Therapists in Auburn, CA

My goal is to help families and individuals in crisis. I have 3 areas of passion. First, I love working with children, teenagers, and their parents. Children were the reason I decided to seek a career in psychology. My second area of passion is working with my clients to rewire their brains and change emotional reactions. I integrate mindfulness, coping and self-soothing skills, and other tools in both individual adult and adolescent therapy. Finally, I enjoy neuropsychological and psychological assessments, viewing each one as a puzzle and I put my full effort into understanding the final outcome and treatment recommendations.

Are you unable to reach your goals? Do you feel there are some obstacles in the way of your success? I have been in private practice for 20 years helping people to understand and overcome issues resulting from family of origin issues, life's traumas and repetitive thinking patterns that interfere with their goals. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families from many cultures, religions and alternative lifestyles. Not all therapists can work with all people, call or e-mail me today to evaluate if we are a good fit.

I believe that we are all engaged in the heroic journey of working to move past traumatic events and negative and limiting beliefs to discover and celebrate our most authentic lives and selves. I work from a strengths-based approach to empower my clients to identify and develop their unique strengths and ability to cope by forming strong, positive therapeutic relationships and utilizing elements of CBT, DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Systems and Narrative Therapy and humor.

Do you feel like no one understands you? Have you had a loss in your life that you are having a difficult time "getting over"? Do you think there is more for you in life but you don't know how to get there? If so, I can help.

Treating individuals and couples with an emphasis on individual needs is my focus. Working together, we can identify patterns of communication that get in the way of a loving relationship. If you and your partner are feeling worlds apart, Emotion Focused Therapy can help bringing you closer together. EFT has a proven track record of helping couples like you enrich their relationships through the discovery and removal of these roadblocks to intimacy. Let me be your guide on this journey of discovery. Help is just a phone call away.

If you or your loved ones are struggling with issues of health and well-being, major life transitions, depression or anxiety, difficult family dynamics, or are working to recover from physical and emotional abuse, I trust that I can be helpful to you. I use both brief and longer-term therapy approaches. Your needs and concerns are always foremost in treatment planning. I have years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and many different life challenges. I have found that regardless of the situation, people can make remarkable steps in improving the quality of their lives.

The last few years have been difficult. Some have found their way towards stability and happiness, others still struggle and feel lost. Although this is a very challenging time for the world, I feel optimistic that as a society, we have been given the opportunity to re-evaluate the trajectory of our lives and to discover what brings us meaning and joy again. As a Therapist trained in CBT, ACT, Behavioral Intervention, and Existential Therapy, I have successfully partnered with many clients who felt lost, anxious, and unable to cope with the changes life has thrust upon them.

Are you tired of a luke warm life? Are you feeling confused by the world? Are you wanting to tap into your inner truth? Do you want to create more happiness? I can help you live the empowered life of your dreams. As Carl Jung said, "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who we truly are." I believe the key to living a happy life, is learning how to speak your truth with grace and live a courageous life of authenticity. This requires checking in with yourself, often, and exploring old patterns that aren’t serving you.

It may be difficult to believe that life can be different right now. While everyone experiences problems, sometimes it gets hard to find the way through. You don't have to do it alone. I am committed to helping you, your child, teen, or family move beyond feeling stuck and hopeless. Whether you are worried about your child, recovering from abuse, trauma, or a painful loss, or find yourself repeating unwanted behaviors, I understand & am here to help you find your way to the life you want and deserve.

I enjoy working children and adults who want to get past traumatic experiences and move into new ways of seeing their world.

David is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who graduated from the Argosy University, Orange Campus, California. He has experience working with individuals, couples, and families in the non-profit, private sector, and community-based mental health settings. He is passionate about working with clients from communities of color, adolescents, probation, parole, and the LGBTQ+ community. During his time in practice, he has worked with clients challenged with a variety of presenting situations, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, stress, relationship & family conflict, and sexual assault/offense.

To inquire about working with me, click on the website button on your left! A few fun facts: I live in Northern California, where my Air Force Major husband is based, and where we’re raising our three young children. We love family movie nights, weekend hikes, and traveling together. I spend my free time reading, writing (I recently placed second in a writing contest!), and scheming for my next work idea or family getaway. Now onto the work facts!

During this unprecedented time of social distancing and living through a pandemic, people are experiencing higher levels of depression, anxiety and isolation. Teenagers and our older population and suffering trying to adjust to this new norm. Parents are now juggling work, home schooling and their stresses. Tele-health therapy can be a helpful tool. Taking the first step into counseling is a brave and life changing decision. I believe that all people can benefit from the practice of therapy and I am here to walk with you in this journey.

Warmest greetings! I have a private practice in the charming town of Auburn, California. I am considered to be warm, nurturing and provide a safe and caring environment. My specialties include treating trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and grief as well as dealing with the challenges and stress of infertility. Additionally, I offer telehealth sessions as well.

Are you struggling with relationship issues? Are your loved ones weighing on your own mental health? Those closest to us can be our greatest asset, but often these relationships can be fraught with pain. I specialize in therapeutic modalities that support positive interpersonal health, and can provide healing and growth that affects the whole relationship. I believe we all have times when we need help journeying through life’s pains, and that through working together these problems are resolved and families restored.

Our modern world puts immense demands on all of us, especially mothers. My passion is working with women, specifically mothers, who are looking for guidance and tools to improve their quality of life and relationships. Working together we will identify goals to help you enhance your life in all ways; financial, physical, emotional and spiritual.

I am passionate about being a Marriage and Family Therapist and receive immense fulfillment from the successes of my clients. Being able to witness my clients take control of their lives and experience increased happiness is inspiring. I have supported clients in decreasing depression, anxiety, and codependency, as well as, increasing relationship satisfaction, motivation, and self-confidence. My style is interactive, collaborative, supportive, empathetic, nonjudgmental, calming, and safe. I have been told that I am "easy to talk to."

Are you in a place in your life where you need support to untangle what life has thrown at you? When we have the right tools and supports, we all have the power to heal and grow. A core belief I carry into my work is the power of connection. I believe in being vulnerable and transparent, as well as the importance of providing a safe space to do collaborative work.

Insights Counseling Group, is a non profit staffed with therapists and interns who have life experience and know first hand that losses occur from transitions like divorce, adoption, childbirth, career loss, and retirement. Many times these losses are compounded over time building compounded trauma. Insights offers EMDR, creative expression, and psychotherapy to help you normalize uncomfortable feelings and cope with changes and to further integrate trauma. I am a licensed MFT who supervises interns. Together we create a plan to get you closer to living out your truth and your core values. We can help you attain your goals.