Self-Harming Therapists in Auburn, CA

Looking for a passionate and seasoned psychotherapist? For 30 years I have promoted therapeutic change with a wide array of issues/ages. I have a special interest/ intensive training/expertise in these specialty areas: Couples work, ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder, Foster/Adoption, Adolescents/Young Adults, Compulsive Eating, Parenting, Life Transitions, Employment issues. Prior to moving to California, I lived/worked in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Tucson, and Seattle, delighting in providing therapy to diverse cultural populations. Clinically grounded and savvy, as well as highly intuitive. Direct yet gentle. Helping people heal is my life passion, I delight in the individuality of each person.

“The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when someone asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.” - Henry David Thoreau. A strong belief of mine is the power of connection and healthy relationships. To sit with someone with unconditional acceptance and positive regard is something I hold dear and bring with me to my practice. Everyone deserves to be seen and valued.

You are courageously seeking help to navigate your mental health journey, and you want an expert to guide you with warmth, insight and intelligence. You want nonjudgmental help getting unstuck from the pain and intensity of old, challenging behaviors. You want to find new ways to care for yourself and others. You want both freedom and connection. You long for deeper self-awareness. You are ready to grow beyond the barriers built from conflict in your life.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating children, teens, individuals, and families. My approach is integrative and client-centered, tailored to meet the specific and unique strengths and challenges of each client. Highly driven by sincerity, compassion, and humor, I strive to create a therapeutic climate that is safe, supportive, and culturally inclusive for all to pursue health and change. I bring authenticity and collaboration into my practice, working closely with each patient and their family to develop a clear, individualized treatment plan.

Who am I, and what truly makes me happy? Is this a question you’ve been asking yourself or a question you don’t have the answer to. I specialize in working with women in transition; transitions into or out of caretaking children, in and out of work positions and retirement, or changes in relationships. As women we are brilliant at becoming who we need to be to manage situations. We are shapeshifter and can go from nursing a baby, to CEO within the same hour. The women I work with have lost a sense of self, they’ve disconnected from their internal compass.

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 30 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.

Hi, my name is Sarah, my office is located in downtown Auburn. I believe that each individual holds the tools they need to successfully navigate life circumstances. Challenges can arise that make this difficult or seem impossible. I believe that with support and encouragement, you can utilize a strengths based approach to manage life's daily struggle. My goal is to provide a supportive and encouraging environment to facilitate growth and learning in order to regain hope, passion, and happiness.

We all walk through valleys in our lives, my hope is that you don't walk it alone. There are sometimes scary parts of us, my hope is to help them become less scary. I don't pretend to have all the answers, but I put my heart and soul into walking alongside my clients. I strive to have a safe and collaborative relationship in which we work together to find the answers and solutions you are in need of, striving to help you see yourself more fully, so that ultimately you feel deep healing and empowerment. We are all on a journey of becoming a better version of ourselves, it would be an honor to be a part of your journey.

Therapy is self-care, self-care is not selfish! Accessing support when you feel "stuck" is adaptive. It's ok to ask for support! My therapeutic practice is to utilize EMDR techniques to reprocess difficult memories that keep the mind racing, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. Together we can work to rewire negative neurological pathways to create more flexible, resilient and empowered thought process. Anxiety, depression, and addictions can be several symptoms of trauma stored in the body.

While all of us experience life's ups and downs, it can be a struggle to find the path through by yourself. The journey does not have to be a lonely one. I am committed to supporting you, your teen, and/or your family move beyond feeling stuck and hopeless. Whether you are a survivor of abuse or trauma, worried about your child, experiencing a painful loss, or find yourself repeating unwanted behaviors. I understand and am here to help you find your way to the life you want.

You are struggling. Your life isn't what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal-oriented. I have 20 years experience working with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also integrate neurofeedback training into our work together. Neurofeedback uses the EEG (which neurologists also use) to teach you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I studied Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University, and am Board Certified in Biofeedback.

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.

Worried? Anxious? Blue? Feelings can be the result of your situation,or they can be triggered by deeper issues such as attachment, trauma, and unprocessed memories. EMDR "turbocharges" the processing of painful memories. Adults, teens, and children with a history of abuse, trauma, and loss can heal quickly. I also specialize in resolving relationship issues and helping families become stronger. Whether you need help to navigate life transitions or to realize your full potential for emotional growth, therapy is a highly interactive process. Together we develop a plan for treatment involving care and commitment. Feel better!

Do you struggle with with sex, desire, and low self-esteem? Do you find yourself consistently attracting the wrong types of people, want better relationships and to feel good about who you are? If you feel stuck, enraged, depressed, anxious or stressed-out, I would like to be there to support you as become more resilient, aware and empowered in your life. It is human to need connection and belonging from others. Together, we can build those pathways to connection that truly bring the best out of you, helping you to strengthen bonds, become more attached within yourself and in your most intimate relationships.

The best project you will ever work on is YOU (or your relationships). There is HOPE and everyone has a story. I am here to hear yours, your families, relationships or child's. I will coach you through the challenges you face with compassion and trust. I am a psychotherapist and the owner/director of Sierra Family Therapy Centers in Nevada County. I work with couples, individuals and troubled teens/children. My approach is strength-based, providing support and feedback to my clients in order to help gain insight towards improving your life.

You don't have to go this alone! I approach my clients with authenticity, non-judgement, and compassion. The issues that I would be honored to support you with include: depression; anxiety; working through trauma; grief/loss; major life transitions; self-discovery; exploring/cultivating creativity; exploring cultural identities; creating satisfying relationships; and understanding and resolving conflicts in family relationships. I integrate various theories and approaches based on your particular goals. Our work together can be exploratory or action oriented: focusing on the past, the present or the future; long or short term.

Heartstrings Counseling was established as a Non-Profit Corporation in 2013. Our counselors are highly trained and supervised, with compassionate hearts, whose desire is to walk alongside you in your life-journey on a path to more peace, love, joy and hope We would love to talk further with you about our services. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

My clients are people of all ages who find themselves ready to move into a way of being and relating that they know in their hearts is possible. Experience has shown me that a trusted relationship is medicine that catalyzes our ability to meet our pain, question our beliefs, refine our visions, celebrate our joy—all of which are part of becoming ourselves. Within many frames of psychology, I have seen how easy it can be to become locked into identity structures that reinforce limitation. Energy wants to move. Experiences want to be known. Visions want to be honed. These intensifying days call to us whispering- time to transform.

Hello and welcome! As a licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist I provide an empathetic and trusting space to share your concerns. Working together we will uncover blocks to peace and contentment, identify and build upon strengths, alleviate symptoms, build more satisfying relationships and move towards bringing balance to your life. I have worked in community mental health for adults, schools and mental health clinics for children, adolescents and their families and have treated a wide range of disorders including-grief and loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, divorce, relational issues, child behavior issues and parenting.