Therapists in El Dorado Hills, CA

The search for a therapist can often feel daunting and I'm so glad you're here. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, guiding and supporting them in navigating through issues including anxiety, depression, panic, trauma/PTSD and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients and their family members, which ignited a passion for working with this population. In sessions, we will address challenges such as communication issues, self-esteem, grief, loss, life change, stress, and more. If you're seeking new ways to change behaviors, thoughts, and actions by implementing new tools, I'd love to help.

As your therapist, I am committed to creating an inclusive space where you are welcome exactly as you are. I do this with compassion and empathy by listening deeply to what is most important to you. Through therapy, I am dedicated to providing a space where you are met with warmth, authenticity, and acceptance. We all deserve to feel truly seen and heard. Whether you are a couple who has recently faced betrayal or are feeling stuck in the relationship, a teenager experiencing anxiety, or an adult navigating a major life transition, I am here to support you through it.

Hello, I'm Bonnie Wagner, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys working with individual adults, couples, children/teens (birth to 18 years) and families, for over 25 years. I have a great deal of experience as a therapist, helping people develop treatment goals which assist them in achieving the most optimal and positive outcomes for themselves.

I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.

Are there days when you feel like a failure, let yourself down? Or your family down?, trouble concentrating, thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way? Is it hard for you to get out of bed or your home? Go to school or work? Get along with others? Relationship/marriage problems? Are you a worrier?

I see children, adolescents, and adults in individual therapy who are struggling with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life cycle challenges, and trauma. At times the way people try to cope with and manage their past or present difficulties create additional barriers to feeling good, and fulfilling their hopes and goals. As a conscientious, professional, and compassionate clinician, I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship in which together we can think about, understand and help you work through those feelings and thoughts that are troubling, confusing and worrisome, and are perhaps getting in your way.

Are you struggling with your child? Is your child struggling with displaying negative behaviors, emotionally unable to communicate their feelings or thoughts? Often times children display misbehavior as a way to communicate their inner feelings/thoughts. Let me help you or your child find practical tool coping skills to manage life successfully My passion is helping others, but more specifically children and their families who are struggling due to a variety of issues. My primary experience and focus has been with children and adolescences that have experienced trauma, substance abuse issues, behavioral issues, poor academic achievement and learning disabilities.

Hi there, I am currently booking for March & April of 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you

Do you struggle with ups and downs from sadness and excessive worry? Entering a new stage of your life that brings about a great deal of uncertainty? Is there a trauma that you feel is holding you back? Life can bring about struggles and stressors that are difficult to handle alone. I focus specifically on the client-therapist relationship to help individuals overcome their reasons for seeking therapy. I have been dedicated to the helping field since 2004 and hope to offer a judgment free and safe therapeutic space for clients to disclose their issues.

I am honored to serve anyone struggling with any type of trauma/PTSD, addiction, depression, or anxiety who wants life to be a little different. Total healing IS possible! I have a passion for non-judgemental connection with people who are nervous about being vulnerable, don’t want therapy, or have had a bad experience in the past. It can be fun and is worth the work! I like to partner with you to discover your strengths and help you reach YOUR goals. My ideal client is someone who has a good sense of humor, a desire for change, an open mind, ok w/an occassional bad word (or two), and MUST love dogs. I do animal assisted therapy.