In Person Therapists in Ben Lomond, CA

Children use play as a way to learn new skills, process emotions, and understand their worlds. When a child is supported to use play during therapy, it creates an ideal environment for healing and growth because they are able to use their natural mode of communication - play! Going beyond verbal language allows a child to use their whole brain, which is most effective for learning. Play therapy is recommended for most childhood issues, including grief, self-esteem, anxiety and more. A play therapist helps to create a safe place for all of this to happen and works with parents to improve their ability to communicate through play.

Welcome! Thank you for being here. Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? I believe in your innate resilience, and would be honored to journey with you to reconnect with it. I specialize in working with teens, college students, and adults who are going through big life changes, including grief, trauma, oppression, and prenatal/postpartum challenges. I also work with those interested in seeing how the arts and nature can be integral parts of their wellness. My work focuses on nurturing your relationship with yourself, others, and the planet.

The work you and I will do together is focused on your goals and needs and capitalizes on your strengths. My assessment process takes into account the biological, psychological, social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural aspects of your life. Once that assessment is completed, you and I will explore the issues and needs that you are trying to manage by utilizing a "motivational interviewing" approach. We then work to discover the maladaptive behaviors and coping mechanisms; and explore healthy, productive, and strengths-based strategies for getting these needs met.

Are you struggling with anxiety, changes in your life, depression, or your self-esteem? Do you often feel misunderstood or rejected by others? Is feeling withdrawn or upset a common experience in your life? Or maybe your child/teen holds these struggles. I serve those who deserve a fulfilling life but can’t seem to figure out how you reach it on their own. I specialize in aiding those who feel like they don't fit into this world, highly sensitive humans, and those who cannot seem to find their purpose due to chronic stress and loss. It is my truest honor to help teens and adults find their inner resilience when all feels hopeless.

Why are you seeking a therapist? Gaining an understanding of your needs is the first step we take together to develop your personal therapy. Yes, you read that right. I encourage my clients to be active participants in the development of their therapy. What is effective for one person is not necessarily effective for another. The strength of my therapeutic approach is in its transparency and my focus on guiding and empowering you, the client, in becoming an agent of change in your own life.

In my practice, I have the privilege of working closely with children and parents, witnessing the transformation as children regain emotional balance, learn to understand their feelings, and improve their self-esteem. I strive to offer a safe and trusting space where children can freely express themselves and parents can find a focused plan of action that works to strengthen family bonds and promote healthy relationships. With a background in social work and years of experience as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, I've refined a unique and effective approach to supporting children on their journey towards emotional well-being.

Are you tired of struggling with anxiety, OCD, depression, or unresolved attachment wounds and trauma? I'm here to offer you a compassionate, safe, and transformative healing journey. As a therapist educated by the renowned Dr. Gabor Maté, I have gained invaluable insights into the deep roots of human suffering and the power of connection in the healing process. In my presence, you will feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. I create a nurturing space where you can explore your inner world without judgment or shame.

My approach to therapy is to encourage a persons strengths; which, by using their history as a guide, we together, focus on finding practical ways to bring healing and hope to their present challenges. I often work with couples who are wanting to improve communication and closeness, individuals in their teens through mid 50's who are trying to realize their individuality, and children struggling with issues they are unsure how to cope with.

We'll probably be a good fit if you are looking for a space of genuine understanding and empowerment. Maybe you are grappling with life's challenges, seeking clarity, and striving for positive change and growth. Whether you're navigating ADHD, depression, anxiety, or exploring your identity and relationships, you want to feel seen, heard, and valued. You're open to exploring your experiences and desire a safe, non-judgmental environment where your journey toward fulfillment can thrive. I have a deep affinity for working with individuals who identify as queer, neurodivergent, or those facing addiction.

Welcome, and congratulations on taking this first step toward a happier you. I know life can get hard sometimes and I'm here to help. Together, we can discover how old patterns may be holding you back from the fulfilling relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life that's waiting for you on the other side. I believe healing is a journey and as your therapist, I am here alongside you. I believe that we all hold the keys to our own growth and sometimes it is just about learning how to use them. I believe that fostering self-compassion is essential to a person's well-being and living a joyful life.

2024 Specializing in couples and adult child and family work. If you are suffering in your relationship, or if you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, therapy can provide immediate relief so that you can move beyond simply getting by. Being truly heard and offered evidence based tools to make change are available to you in therapy. Busy working professionals, new parents, the newly retired, of all genders and orientations are welcome in my practice. I can offer you a safe place to be witnessed, rest, restore and heal. Contact me for a free 20 minute session today.

You deserve to be respected as a unique individual, regardless of your age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. I believe that each and every person that comes to counseling has a unique life experience and unique concerns that they bring into the counseling room. My goal is to meet each client where they are, and work along side them to help them achieve the goals they have come to counseling hoping to achieve. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, drawing from a variety of research-based treatment modalities based on the needs of the particular client.

I support clients to live happy and meaningful lives and help them make changes that bring about well-being and transformation. I have a passion to support individuals, couples and families through many different life transitions (from adjusting to college, marriage, divorce, births, loss, retirement, coping with illness, and caregiving). I help clients with a range of relationship issues—from marriage/romantic partner conflict, communication issues in relationships, resolving issues in friendships, co-parenting, parent-child issues, loss of relationship & grief work, contemplation of separation, and exploring unhealthy patterns.

I work with adolescents, adults and families in individual, couples, family and group therapy settings. I have over 16 years of experience and work primarily from a relational, compassionate, client-centered, transpersonal and somatic centered approaches. This holistic therapeutic approach allows my clients to heal, integrate and transform their negative/traumatic experiences by using empathy and mindfulness skills to improve their functioning within their daily, social, work and relational domains.

I believe in a collaborative therapeutic partnership, one that is supportive, alleviates emotional pain, and promotes growth and healing. My goal is to provide you and your family with the tools to create and maintain life-affirming change in order to lead a more balanced and empowered life.

I believe that healing and growth are innate human capacities which can become overwhelmed by powerful and/or chronic stressors. My priorities for our healing relationship are to ensure a sense of safety for you in the therapy process, as well as collaborativity. I have developed a process that I call Developmental Mindfulness to promote wellness on the somatic, emotional, and cognitive levels of human experience. I integrate somatic modalities, archetypal psychology, art therapy, play therapy, the fundamentals of qigong and yoga, Internal Family Systems, narrative strategies, cognitive strategies, and nutritional psychology.

It is such a privilege and an honor to work with people to improve their lives. I would love to talk to you about ways we can work together to strengthen your connections to others and help you increase your self awareness so that you are able to have the relationships and life you desire.