Attachment-based Therapists in Rocklin, CA

I believe everyone strives to live a happy and meaningful life, but when faced with adversity or setbacks it can often feel as though realizing that goal is impossible. Feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and lack of purpose can negatively affect our thoughts and actions and shape inconsistent perceptions of ourselves and life. Together we will collaborate and create a plan and goals to help you develop increased awareness, insight, connection, and coping skills, so you may experience greater joy within yourself and relationships.

I know life can be overwhelming when you are feeling stuck and don’t have a clear direction in life. Dealing with anxiety and depression can bring forth feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem. As a therapist, I commit to validating your feelings and emotions, allowing you the space to process your unique situation and perspective. Therapy can be a tough process, some sessions are harder than others. By committing to the self-work that therapy requires, you are able to build the confidence and resilience to confront tough situations. Ultimately, therapy can offer a chance to heal deep-seeded pain. I know reaching out for help can

If we have loved well while alive...our love will go on for generations --Desmond Tutu

When the relationships we have with our self, others & perhaps God are disturbed enough that we find ourselves resorting to behaviors that we struggle to refrain from, we know change has to happen. We are meant to have fulfilling, purpose filled lives and relationships. Therapy helps you with skills & tools to get yourself out of the pit. Through education, accountability & support, I meet you where you are and help you go where you want.The tools that I'll provide you with are direct, focused and immediate for helping people like you. My goal for you is to leave each session, feeling able to manage the symptoms you are experiencing

I offer in-person testing at my office in Rocklin, CA (Placer County, Sacramento Valley) and virtual evaluations across the state of California. 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 autism and ADHD evaluations for adults and kids, and also provide more comprehensive testing to look at anxiety, depression, or personality. To learn more about my testing services, send me an email or call.

Being compassionate with our self is important when we undertake personal change. Our internal critic and negative thoughts can leave us feeling defeated. When we're disconnected from our authentic self or from others, we suffer. Disconnection can result from many circumstances, for example living by other's expectations at the expense of pursuing our own goals. Or, the busy pace of life can leave people feeling disconnected and alienated. When we re-connect with our self and other people, we're more able to manage life's stressors using healthy means and live a more peaceful and contented life.

Welcome! My name is Michele. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist actively working in the field since 2019. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Palo Alto University. My therapeutic style involves creating space to talk honestly about life, relationships, and all the things that come up as we navigate through it. Providing a safe place to create a community where you feel supported, validated, and seen. Common approaches we might tap into are supportive, interpersonal, trauma focus, attachment, and narrative.

Therapy, as I see it, is a unique relationship between therapist and client involving an emotional, psychological, and often spiritual journey. The therapist accompanies the client on this journey serving as mentor, guide, translator, coach, and confidant. I work to assist you in your journey towards wholeness, success, understanding, and relief from suffering. My approach to therapy is interactive, supportive, and compassionate. I endeavor to create a free and protected space so that you may safely explore whatever needs to be focused on while honoring your limits and boundaries.

Therapy offers the opportunity to share with someone, maybe for the first time who you really are. A safe therapist will help minimize feelings of shame and guide you toward deep appreciation for the younger parts of yourself that protected you from overwhelming pain. Unprocessed pain makes it difficult to trust that the people you care about most are attached to you. In couples therapy both sides likely feel unseen, alone, and fearful that they are not worth being loved the way they desire.

Whether you find what you're looking for on my page, or another's, I am so proud of you for getting to this step. There can be great benefits to expressing and exploring thoughts, feelings, inner conflicts, emotional wounds in a safe space. Like many clinicians, I employ a wide range of modalities and interventions. I use a strength based approach, one that's honest, non-judgmental, but direct and explorative. You deserve happiness, a fulfilling life, and I'd be honored to walk alongside your journey to discovery and change. Although we are shaped by our experiences, you are so much more than what has happened to you.

I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience serving adult professionals and college-age students. Prior to private practice, I honed my skills at Stanford University, where I offered individual and group psychotherapy, assessment, consultation, and crisis intervention. While I work with a broad range of concerns, I specialize in treating adults struggling with stress and anxiety. My approach is both warm and collaborative, but also places emphasis on symptom reduction and skill building.

Has your anxiety or depression increased and now feels unbearable? Does life feel overwhelming and unmanageable? Are you experiencing struggles or heartache in your marriage? Is your family weighed down by stress, high conflict relationships or communication battles? Trauma, fear, and stress, can flood of us with feelings of anger, anxiety and sadness which leads to disconnection in so many areas of our life. Therapy is a bold first step in finding healing and hope for better days ahead.

Feeling overwhelmed? Are you exhausted but unable to sleep? Is anxiety or depression impeding on your work or personal life? Take a step towards change because healing is possible. I work with First Responders and their spouses who are struggling with PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, work stress and critical incidents, relationship issues, and grief and loss. I use evidence based therapies known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. I am also trained in Brainspotting.

Thank you for taking the time to look over my profile. Whatever has brought you to this point in your search, counseling can help. I recognize that going to therapy can be challenging for some, so my goal is to make you feel at ease throughout the process. You might be seeking guidance, support, or simply a safe space to process your emotions. You can also be dealing with challenges that prevent you from feeling joyful, confident, or moving forward in your relationship or personal life. We can work together to find the core of your challenges, identify your strengths, and help you develop a sense of self.

I felt called to become a marriage/family therapist when the decision to change careers didn't make sense. I ran a successful computer company, fresh off of a decade as an executive for a software company. I had a love for the study of people, and relationships, having received my bachelor's from the University of Utah in MassComm with a minor in Psychology. I was in a wonderful relationship, having a safe environment to share hopes, dreams, fears struggles... I realized that not everyone had this support in place to process highs, lows, and to learn to grow.

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!

I believe that every person has something valuable to offer the world that is uniquely theirs. It takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for help when life becomes too difficult. I want to join with you during your heavy season by creating a space, just for you, to be heard and understood. My goal for treatment is to develop a safe and inviting space where clients can access tools, resources, and the support necessary to embrace their full potential.

When you walk into a space with me, you will find a therapeutic space filled with acceptance, safety, empathy and curiosity. I hope you will feel a comfort to be your unique self. I bring into the space my authentic self to support you in uncovering your individual needs and goals. My diverse background consists of my upbringing in the Punjabi and Western culture. I have experienced the disconnect between the two cultures firsthand and hope to provide a safe space to discuss the impacts of intergenerational trauma within all cultures. In this confidential space, I welcome all populations and backgrounds (race/ethnicity/sexuality).

I take clients on a transformative journey toward self-discovery, healing, and growth. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, my therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. I believe each person is unique and therapy should be tailored to meet individual needs.