Therapists in 95816

Today you are one step closer to feeling empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I have a clinical and consulting practice in Midtown working with individuals and couples on parenting, women's issues, relationship violence, and anger management. Additionally, I work as an executive coach with professionally successful Women of Color. As a licensed psychologist, my training and life experience have afforded me the opportunity to provide expert consultation, counseling, and evaluation services. I have conducted short and long term therapy as well as comprehensive assessments pertaining to academic, workplace, or medical-related issues. Specific client populations I work with include executives, men and women of color, adolescents (and families), and domestic violence offenders.

I believe we all hold an innate capacity to gain perspective, repair, and thrive. But sometimes this can feel unimaginable. We feel a loss of control and certainty. In times of stress and uncertainty, therapy simply provides a safe space where all feelings are welcome. Therapy helps us cope and uncover strengths. It can guide us back to our essential self and support us to process our past. As a social-justice oriented therapist, I find it important to contextualize how larger systemic forces impact our world. My style is collaborative and we will develop a process that honors your story and authenticity.

As a licensed psychotherapist and Buddhist teacher, clients receive compassionate support and encouragement to bring mindfulness and kindness to their problems, issues and life goals. Traditional psychotherapy is complementary to the meditative traditions which emphasize non-judgmental awareness, energy and the cultivation of positive emotions. Stephen graduated from the Professional School of Psychology in 1992. He has had specialized training in Buddhist Psychology, Gestalt, EMDR, Hypnotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He teaches core mindfulness skills and meditation in daily life.

Welcome! I offer support for your journey to a balanced, peaceful, and happy life. I have a passion for guiding clients through their journey of finding peace, balance, and happiness in life. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. I support my client's unique individuality, life experience, and their personal story. I value openness, acceptance, and laughter, and I strongly believe that we are all in a lifelong process of growth and change. Using empathy and compassion, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.

Facing emotionally painful situations takes a fair amount of bravery. I can walk with you through those challenges, offering support and at times being a source of strength. Avoiding grief, fears, any type of conflict and/or suppressing anger may lead to increased anxiety and depression. Learning how to face these things with the use of some good coping skills can be very empowering. Kids as well as adults have the ability to learn how to deal with their emotions and work through conflict. It just takes practice and maybe some guidance. This is where I can help.

If you struggle with chronic issues and have tried other therapists and are still struggling, I may be the therapist for you. Many chronic conditions are coming from significant early trauma that is difficult to access because the memory is not stored verbally in the brain. I am a specialist in accessing early trauma and clearing it through the use of brain-based therapies such as EMDR and Brainspotting. I am certified in Brainspotting and Systemic Family Constellations and trained in EMDR I/II. I combine these three methods plus my natural empathic abilities to access blockages and clear them. You will feel immediately better!

I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, adolescents and families. I specialize in working with issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss. I help individuals with addictions issues, parenting, and have a special interest in pain management and pregnancy/postpartum counseling. I have special training in mindfulness techniques, addiction and mind/body connection as well as cross-cultural issues. My approach to therapy is supportive, educational, challenging and collaborative.

Are you grieving a recent loss? Or struggling to get by for reasons that are hard to pinpoint? I work with clients to identify areas of suffering and bring relief to the whole self. I partner with clients from a holistic, strengths-based perspective to identify the underlying cause of your distress. With a background in hospice care, I specialize in grief, sudden or prolonged loss, the death and dying experience, and stress resulting from chronic health conditions. I support clients through the challenges of being human and help you build a bridge to the life you've been longing for.

Now Accepting New Telehealth Clients! Brainspotting Certified- Trauma - OCD - Anxiety/Panic- Grief. As a therapist, I am dedicated to working compassionately & authentically with people at the crossroads in their lives. I offer trauma therapy called Brainspotting that can help integrate traumatic/negative experience in body and mind. Whether you are coming to grips with a loss, facing traumatic experience from the past or present, managing obsessive-compulsive anxieties to debilitating panic attacks, therapy can help. It is my priority that therapy be a safe non-judgmental space to help assist you getting your life back on track.

I am a Catholic therapist. I provide therapeutic services that stay true to traditional Catholic values. I especially enjoy integrating the Catholic faith into sessions, while utilizing evidenced based practices and counseling techniques.

**As of March 5, 2021 I am NOT accepting new clients** Thank you for "clicking" to learn more about how I can help you. I'm fortunate that I figured out that I wanted to help others when I was 19-- I just knew this career was for me. My approach is pro-active & encouraging. I'm not here to judge you. We'll examine your thinking patterns and practice skills to reduce uncomfortable feelings. For anxiety, I'll help you face worries gradually to set you up for success. Your accomplishments are mine too. Since emotional issues often impact relationships, I offer family sessions to increase family cohesiveness.

Have you survived a trauma but can't shake the effects of it? Do you want help reclaiming your thoughts, feelings and relationships? I specialize in treating people who have experienced traumatic events such as sexual assault, sudden loss, childhood abuse or divorce. I work with my clients to treat common trauma symptoms such as depression, anxiety, issues with sexuality, and chronic pain. Because trauma affects the body, I combine traditional psychotherapy with a somatic focus to bring relief to the whole self. Ultimately, we work together to alleviate distress and create a life you love.

An ideal client would be someone who is empathetic toward others and compassionate toward themselves and is open, coachable, and capable of accepting feedback. The process of therapy takes time and energy so having someone start the process of therapy with an open mind and a willingness to put in the work to see the process through is also helpful. Jennifer also offers clinical supervision to associates registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, PCC, ASW). She also provides consulting to therapists seeking to start or grow their private practice.

Are you struggling to reclaim a sense of wellbeing with yourself or in your relationship? It can feel daunting to find yourself caught in the same patterns and wanting to overcome painful challenges that are impacting your personal life or your relationship. I support people struggling to navigate past or present experiences that have wounded their identity or relationships. I love helping both individuals and partners to feel more present and empowered. 

*Currently accepting new clients for telehealth only. The only thing constant in life is change and with that change comes new challenges. At times our past can make it difficult to cope and adapt with new realities. Relationships, work, parenthood, the loss of loved ones, and other life transitions can force us to redefine ourselves. If you are finding yourself off course, therapy is a place to learn how to cope with change and find support in the journey. You have the ability to change and improve your well-being by taking the first step in asking for help.

Beginning or continuing your therapeutic growth and journey does not need to be an intimidating process, but one in which ultimate support, healing and connection is found. It is my goal to provide a collaborative experience of working together to create growth and change in a safe and supportive environment to help you meet your goals, discover your inner strengths and lead a more fulfilling life.

I offer a supportive atmosphere rich with self-discovery, humility, laughter, hope and common ground in the throes of daily challenges. I am especially interested in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, self-identity, transitions, relationship issues, and well beyond.

Are you feeling stressed and having difficulty managing your negative or unhelpful thoughts? have you ever thought that life is not worth living? Do you sometimes feel hopeless and that life isn't going to get better? Do you want to learn new ways to cope with life's challenges and feel happier? As a therapist, I have experience in helping many people feel happier and more capable to handle the difficult things in life. There are several different ways you could take to freedom from your situation, let me assist you try and find the best path for you to a new and more satisfying life.