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Marina Kaminetskaya
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rocklin, CA 95765  (Online Only)
Changes in mood and thinking abilities affect all areas of life including performance at work/ school, relationships, completion of daily tasks, and self-esteem. These changes can be disruptive and hard to accept. I provide a safe space for you to examine your life and help you get to where you want to be. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, complex medical diagnoses, and caregiver support issues. My goal is to help you live a full life, whether that is through therapy, education/ consultation, or helping you understand your cognitive strengths/ weaknesses through neuropsychological evaluations.
Changes in mood and thinking abilities affect all areas of life including performance at work/ school, relationships, completion of daily tasks, and self-esteem. These changes can be disruptive and hard to accept. I provide a safe space for you to examine your life and help you get to where you want to be. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, complex medical diagnoses, and caregiver support issues. My goal is to help you live a full life, whether that is through therapy, education/ consultation, or helping you understand your cognitive strengths/ weaknesses through neuropsychological evaluations.
(916) 672-1427 View (916) 672-1427
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Lee Warren Cowan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rocklin, CA 95765
My primary specialties are men's relationships, anxiety issues and family conflicts.
I assist people in finding ways to triumph over the difficulties of living in healthy relationships. Having had a Canadian mother and lived in four distinct regions of the United States as well as Germany before coming to California I draw from my multicultural life experiences which also encompass 47 years of marriage, 4 adult children and Hi Tech work for 25 years. Growing up with a loving, but work-obsessed father has prepared me to assist with fathering issues. I am trained in EMDR/trauma therapy and Certified in Addiction Treatment, Prepare & Enrich Counseling and CBT TEAM Therapy.
My primary specialties are men's relationships, anxiety issues and family conflicts.
I assist people in finding ways to triumph over the difficulties of living in healthy relationships. Having had a Canadian mother and lived in four distinct regions of the United States as well as Germany before coming to California I draw from my multicultural life experiences which also encompass 47 years of marriage, 4 adult children and Hi Tech work for 25 years. Growing up with a loving, but work-obsessed father has prepared me to assist with fathering issues. I am trained in EMDR/trauma therapy and Certified in Addiction Treatment, Prepare & Enrich Counseling and CBT TEAM Therapy.
(408) 597-4677 View (408) 597-4677
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Elijah Meeker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocklin, CA 95765
The human mind is vast and varied. “Normal” is a setting on a dryer. Dr. Meeker has a passion for people and their uniqueness. No two situations are the same. Working with compassion and care, Dr. Meeker approaches mental health with an individually tailored style, looking in depth at what makes you, you. With broad experience (private practice, inpatient psychiatric settings, psychological testing, substance abuse, and behavioral assessment), Dr. Meeker serves most populations. He specializes in working with challenging personality disorders (Borderline, Antisocial, Histrionic, etc.) as well as anxiety and mood disorders.
The human mind is vast and varied. “Normal” is a setting on a dryer. Dr. Meeker has a passion for people and their uniqueness. No two situations are the same. Working with compassion and care, Dr. Meeker approaches mental health with an individually tailored style, looking in depth at what makes you, you. With broad experience (private practice, inpatient psychiatric settings, psychological testing, substance abuse, and behavioral assessment), Dr. Meeker serves most populations. He specializes in working with challenging personality disorders (Borderline, Antisocial, Histrionic, etc.) as well as anxiety and mood disorders.
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Blue Sky Counseling Center Pediatric Specialist
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rocklin, CA 95765
Waitlist for new clients
We have strategies to assist sleep problems, behavioral interventions, college adjustment issues, self injury, ADHD depression anxiety treatment.
Sometimes you just want to problem solve. Why didn't they tell us parenting was so hard! We understand that sometimes you need to just problem solve and learn coping tools. Maybe parent alignment is challenged by challenging kids. We partner with you to help mend important relationships, learn healthier coping skills, add positive strategies, and live without self harm We have experience in intensive hospital/outpatient step down DBT. We offer specialized experience in clinical child adolescent psychotherapy, family/college mental health, and education/medical collaboration. Neurodiversity welcome! Judgement free parenting zone!
We have strategies to assist sleep problems, behavioral interventions, college adjustment issues, self injury, ADHD depression anxiety treatment.
Sometimes you just want to problem solve. Why didn't they tell us parenting was so hard! We understand that sometimes you need to just problem solve and learn coping tools. Maybe parent alignment is challenged by challenging kids. We partner with you to help mend important relationships, learn healthier coping skills, add positive strategies, and live without self harm We have experience in intensive hospital/outpatient step down DBT. We offer specialized experience in clinical child adolescent psychotherapy, family/college mental health, and education/medical collaboration. Neurodiversity welcome! Judgement free parenting zone!
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Tanda Almont
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Rocklin, CA 95677
As such, I also specialize in children with PTSD, trauma-related symptoms, depression and anxiety.
If you have children with difficult to manage behaviors, seek to learn better parenting skills or are a teacher/daycare provider who needs training to handle misbehavior in the classroom, you have come to the right place! I specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which is an empirically supported, short-term live coaching program for parents of children with behavioral problems. I also train local preschools, daycares and other agencies who wish to learn techniques for understanding and handling behavioral problems in the classroom. In addition, I provide psychological testing and individual therapy for children and adults.
As such, I also specialize in children with PTSD, trauma-related symptoms, depression and anxiety.
If you have children with difficult to manage behaviors, seek to learn better parenting skills or are a teacher/daycare provider who needs training to handle misbehavior in the classroom, you have come to the right place! I specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which is an empirically supported, short-term live coaching program for parents of children with behavioral problems. I also train local preschools, daycares and other agencies who wish to learn techniques for understanding and handling behavioral problems in the classroom. In addition, I provide psychological testing and individual therapy for children and adults.
(916) 251-9936 View (916) 251-9936
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Dr. Bridget M Wieckowski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rocklin, CA 95765
I provide virtual evaluations throughout California and offer in-person testing options at my office in Roseville, CA. I am a neurodiversity-affirmative and collaborative assessor who believes individuals are the experts of their own experiences. My role is to work with you to expand your knowledge about yourself and to seek out answers to questions you may have about your mental health. I specialize in adult autism and ADHD evaluations, and also provide more comprehensive testing to look at anxiety, depression, trauma, or personality. To learn more about my testing services, see the website attached above or send me an email.
I provide virtual evaluations throughout California and offer in-person testing options at my office in Roseville, CA. I am a neurodiversity-affirmative and collaborative assessor who believes individuals are the experts of their own experiences. My role is to work with you to expand your knowledge about yourself and to seek out answers to questions you may have about your mental health. I specialize in adult autism and ADHD evaluations, and also provide more comprehensive testing to look at anxiety, depression, trauma, or personality. To learn more about my testing services, see the website attached above or send me an email.
(669) 203-2844 View (669) 203-2844
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Jade Glymph
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocklin, CA 95765
Hello, I’m Jade. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion began in 2010 when I received the opportunity to coach junior high girls, and high school boys volleyball. I found myself counseling athletes about balancing school, relationships, and the game of volleyball. This experience inspired me to learn about the psychological aspects of balancing life while experiencing emotions. I discontinued coaching and pursued my Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Argosy University and later I received a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University.
Hello, I’m Jade. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion began in 2010 when I received the opportunity to coach junior high girls, and high school boys volleyball. I found myself counseling athletes about balancing school, relationships, and the game of volleyball. This experience inspired me to learn about the psychological aspects of balancing life while experiencing emotions. I discontinued coaching and pursued my Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Argosy University and later I received a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University.
(916) 884-2356 View (916) 884-2356
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Life Source, Inc. Individuals-Couples-Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DMin, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rocklin, CA 95677
We specialize in providing counseling services for individuals, couples and families. Life Source, Inc. was launched in 1987 with a vision to be a resource for people to find help and solutions for their relationships. We are recognized for quality of service by physicians, pastors, school counselors and administrators and other professionals in the community. You may visit our web site and blog at marriagecounseling.com for helpful articles including, "Every Marriage Needs a Mulligan" and "The Parenting Trap," as well as additional information about our services.
We specialize in providing counseling services for individuals, couples and families. Life Source, Inc. was launched in 1987 with a vision to be a resource for people to find help and solutions for their relationships. We are recognized for quality of service by physicians, pastors, school counselors and administrators and other professionals in the community. You may visit our web site and blog at marriagecounseling.com for helpful articles including, "Every Marriage Needs a Mulligan" and "The Parenting Trap," as well as additional information about our services.
(916) 502-8321 View (916) 502-8321
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Ryan K Parrett
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Rocklin, CA 95765
Providing evaluations, behavioral services, and ongoing therapeutic services for individuals and couples. There are no guarantees therapy will give you what you want but it may increase your awareness and understanding. It could help you to adapt to different life problems, relational issues and to make more educated choices. Finding a balance between logic and emotions is critical but learning a way to make reactions to events constructive instead of destructive is essential for promoting growth and development in our life and in our relationships. I am past military and I will always welcome veterans and their families to treatment.
Providing evaluations, behavioral services, and ongoing therapeutic services for individuals and couples. There are no guarantees therapy will give you what you want but it may increase your awareness and understanding. It could help you to adapt to different life problems, relational issues and to make more educated choices. Finding a balance between logic and emotions is critical but learning a way to make reactions to events constructive instead of destructive is essential for promoting growth and development in our life and in our relationships. I am past military and I will always welcome veterans and their families to treatment.
(916) 249-7101 View (916) 249-7101
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Michelle Linquist
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Rocklin, CA 95765
Not accepting new clients
I am Dr. Michelle Linquist and I am excited about the possibility of working with you! I obtained my Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology at Pepperdine University, and I have been licensed since 2017. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Jerry L. Pettis VA in Loma Linda, CA where I worked with veterans with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse problems. I accrued my post-doctoral training through California Parenting Institute in Santa Rosa and St. John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento. This training afforded me the opportunity to work with families and homeless women with a variety of mental health problems.
I am Dr. Michelle Linquist and I am excited about the possibility of working with you! I obtained my Doctoral Degree in clinical psychology at Pepperdine University, and I have been licensed since 2017. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Jerry L. Pettis VA in Loma Linda, CA where I worked with veterans with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse problems. I accrued my post-doctoral training through California Parenting Institute in Santa Rosa and St. John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento. This training afforded me the opportunity to work with families and homeless women with a variety of mental health problems.
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Juanita Harb
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Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.