Art Therapy in Kings Beach, CA

Do you wonder whether life could be better or want to be able to focus more on your goals and live your best life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, or feeling disconnected from your self or others? Do you feel exhausted or frustrated by the thought that there is no light at the end of the tunnel or that something is missing? Now, more than ever, so many people are feeling drained and uncertain about finding their place in life. Not addressing past trauma or challenges can lead to even more overwhelm. We believe that it should not be so hard to live better, that people can change, and that there is hope.

I'm a therapist who walks alongside people on their journey of healing and self-discovery, like a mountain guide for the soul. I listen actively and provide personalized options, ideas, and new tools. I conduct the process with thoughtful questions and insightful activities. I don’t come in with answers, for each person already has their own as the expert in their own lives. I simply help guide them to uncover what's within. All the while, I hold each person with a deep unconditional positive regard using a combination of trauma-informed talk therapy infused with expressive arts, play, eco, Jungian, and depth therapies.

Wouldn’t it be nice if life felt like taking a well-traveled path – full of signs, directions and even tour guides to help us when we get lost? For many of us, life does not feel that way; it can even feel like we took a wrong turn along the way, and suddenly we are on a cliff-edged trail that is getting narrower and narrower. When we experience chronic stress – whether it be from trauma, relational issues, anxiety, depression or even sensitivity – life can feel hard. As pressure mounts, we can find ourselves reacting to daily experiences through outbursts of emotion, impulsivity, agitation or even numbing out.

UPDATE: I am currently no longer accepting new clients. My practice focuses on individual work for children, adolescents and adults, in addition to a variety of groups for children and adults.

Children, Teens, Families, Adults, Couples: Your struggling with grief and it seems like the world has continued to go on. You find yourself stuck or doing the same things over and over again. You are tired of not being on the same page with your partner and are growing more and more distant. This is true for many people and I am so glad you are here. There is a way through and I would love to join you on your journey. You will find a compassionate, supportive guide who walks with you and to the other side where there is hope and healing .We will work together in a safe, supportive environment.

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!

My focus is on working with youth and adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style, that embodies more of humanistic and holistic approaches, has proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.

On the outside, you seem to have it all figured out. But deep inside you want what other people have: confidence, healthy habits, and strong, wholesome relationships. Your attempt at attaining these has you feeling stuck. You want love and respect in these areas of your life, but you're scared to take risks because you’ve been burned in the past. Something is always seems to get in the way… and sometimes, you know it’s yourself. Whether you, or your child or teen are struggling, our work together will give you the tools you need to have success at work or school, build fulfilling relationships, and feel good about yourself.

Today you are one step closer to helping your child and family get back on a positive path to growth and well-being. Life can take many turns and you may find that your child needs extra help dealing with daily struggles. You may notice your child having a harder time in areas that used to be easy for them. You may also notice your child regressing to old ways of coping that you thought they had out grown. Or perhaps there has been a major change or loss in the family, and you are just not sure that your child is processing it well.

I'm a forest dwelling, northern California native devoted to helping folks rebuild their neural architecture & grow beyond trauma. My clients are the seekers with BIG questions, creatives, professionals, young adults and the psychedelic-curious. I believe that all good therapy should empower the client via the acquisition of new tools, and that it’s through this process we simultaneously begin to self-heal. I offer creative, strength based techniques to help my clients explore what’s coming up for them from a place of compassionate curiosity.

I believe we come to our most difficult passages in life at opportune times in order to grow toward our true capacity and purpose. I respect that my clients possess the seeds of awareness and expertise to find answers and solutions to their own problems. My role is to facilitate a compassionate perspective to assist in working through difficult emotions, reactive defenses, or protective habits, and open attention back to fruitful areas. I am an advocate for personal development, collaborating in finding useful vantage points for expanding visibility, encouraging resolution, and resumption of the innate growth process.

Therapy for Therapists with a counselor educator! The best of both worlds. Get help with your own spiritual and emotional development as well as countertransference, difficult clients and ongoing advanced skill development. I use an integrated approach of depth psychology, somatic experience, solution focused and Native American spirituality to address your needs from a holistic perspective. I am a college professor of counseling and have been training therapists for over a decade. I understand the unique journey therapists endure as they develop their careers while managing home and family life. I am here to support you 100%.

Do you long for encouragement to grow, someone who reinforces your strengths, can help you heal emotional & mental wounds, & change the dysfunctional patterns hindering your life? I work with adults- chronic trauma & high sensitivity. I can help you with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief & loss, self-esteem, relationship health, & more. Feeling stuck, misunderstood, or lost... wanting your hurt, concerns, & needs authentically heard & explored? My approach is tailored to your unique needs; we’ll develop a plan for healing, getting unstuck, letting go, & re-connection. Feeling hope & the relief you long for are possible.

Crane Counseling Co. is a group of innovative therapists who blend their exceptional clinical expertise with art based interventions to support adolescents and adults experiencing difficult overwhelming emotions which have negatively impacted their relationships with family, friends and community.

I have been a therapist for over twenty-five years and have had the opportunity to work with many different clients and circumstances along the way. I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I am constantly amazed by the strength and perseverance of my clients and I greatly appreciate that they allow me into their lives so that we may work through their challenges together. In particular, I have worked extensively with children and parents, many of divorced families. My adult clients are often dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and childhood issues.