Psychodynamic Therapists in Downtown Core, Davis, CA
Dr. Eric Taggart
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, but finding the right one is worth the effort. My practice is informed by evidence-based psychodynamic principles and I approach my work with curiosity and care. Research indicates that the best predictor of effective therapy is not the particular method, but rather the "fit" between the therapist and patient. I always suggest that folks talk to a few therapists before making a decision about how to proceed. I love the work I do and would be happy to chat with you about how I might be able to help.
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, but finding the right one is worth the effort. My practice is informed by evidence-based psychodynamic principles and I approach my work with curiosity and care. Research indicates that the best predictor of effective therapy is not the particular method, but rather the "fit" between the therapist and patient. I always suggest that folks talk to a few therapists before making a decision about how to proceed. I love the work I do and would be happy to chat with you about how I might be able to help.
Kelly Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
I believe that therapy can be a rewarding and life-changing experience. I became a therapist to help people lead happier, more productive lives. Clients need a sense of connection and trust, but also need someone who will gently challenge long-standing beliefs and patterns in a way that leads to positive change. I have been a therapist in the Davis community for 20 years, and have extensive training in Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Coherence therapy, and Long term psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I believe that therapy can be a rewarding and life-changing experience. I became a therapist to help people lead happier, more productive lives. Clients need a sense of connection and trust, but also need someone who will gently challenge long-standing beliefs and patterns in a way that leads to positive change. I have been a therapist in the Davis community for 20 years, and have extensive training in Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Coherence therapy, and Long term psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Toni Rey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
I customize my approach to your unique needs, drawing on psychodynamic, attachment-based, CBT, emotion-focused and humanistic approaches.
Are you distressed? Anxious? Wish life felt more positive? Would you, on your own or with your partner, like to work through what's bothering you, improve relationships, and feel more confident in going for what you want? Perhaps you'd like support to explore and understand what you're experiencing, and help to make some changes. Meeting with a therapist for time focused solely on you can help you on your journey. With warmth, professionalism, and gentle humor, I'm eager to get to know and work collaboratively with you, to help you find your new path.
I customize my approach to your unique needs, drawing on psychodynamic, attachment-based, CBT, emotion-focused and humanistic approaches.
Are you distressed? Anxious? Wish life felt more positive? Would you, on your own or with your partner, like to work through what's bothering you, improve relationships, and feel more confident in going for what you want? Perhaps you'd like support to explore and understand what you're experiencing, and help to make some changes. Meeting with a therapist for time focused solely on you can help you on your journey. With warmth, professionalism, and gentle humor, I'm eager to get to know and work collaboratively with you, to help you find your new path.
Renee Gilbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
My experience includes Anxiety and Stress, (MBCBT), MBSR, Emotional Dysregulation, informed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotional Focused Therapy, Parenting Skills, and Integrative Psychodynamic Therapy.
Often,for individuals, distilling the complexities of life can be daunting but transformative. Discovering one's aspirations can offer life-changing insight. I help shape each step so that it matches your particular goals, and dreams. I hope you will allow me to accompany you on this challenging journey of mindful self- exploration.
My experience includes Anxiety and Stress, (MBCBT), MBSR, Emotional Dysregulation, informed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotional Focused Therapy, Parenting Skills, and Integrative Psychodynamic Therapy.
Often,for individuals, distilling the complexities of life can be daunting but transformative. Discovering one's aspirations can offer life-changing insight. I help shape each step so that it matches your particular goals, and dreams. I hope you will allow me to accompany you on this challenging journey of mindful self- exploration.
Tamie Cox
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
My Goal is to support clients in exploring their past and present to uncover unhealthy patterns that may cause distress and stops them from creating the changes they seek. We will collaborate together to create strategies and solutions based on a holistic, cognitive, and psychodynamic approach that supports you in meeting your personal and professional goals, as well as creating lasting change in your life.
My Goal is to support clients in exploring their past and present to uncover unhealthy patterns that may cause distress and stops them from creating the changes they seek. We will collaborate together to create strategies and solutions based on a holistic, cognitive, and psychodynamic approach that supports you in meeting your personal and professional goals, as well as creating lasting change in your life.
Carmen Isais
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
My psychodynamic and empathic approach can help you gain clarity and find direction.
My life philosophy is simple. I approach life with dedication, integrity and a sense of humor. The latter always comes in handy. While a native Californian, I’ve been lucky enough to have lived in three different countries and have learned that no matter the land or language, people crave love and union. People are waiting to tell their story, be heard and accepted.
My psychodynamic and empathic approach can help you gain clarity and find direction.
My life philosophy is simple. I approach life with dedication, integrity and a sense of humor. The latter always comes in handy. While a native Californian, I’ve been lucky enough to have lived in three different countries and have learned that no matter the land or language, people crave love and union. People are waiting to tell their story, be heard and accepted.
Noah Roseby Berkoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
I work with adolescents and young adults. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who are having a particularly difficult time with major life transitions. I also work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, difficulties with relationships and individuals who are struggling with a particularly difficult period or event in their lives. Regardless of what I am helping with, my treatment begins and ends with the therapeutic relationship. My first priority in treatment is creating a safe, warm and caring environment for my client from which all other work is built on.
I work with adolescents and young adults. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who are having a particularly difficult time with major life transitions. I also work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, difficulties with relationships and individuals who are struggling with a particularly difficult period or event in their lives. Regardless of what I am helping with, my treatment begins and ends with the therapeutic relationship. My first priority in treatment is creating a safe, warm and caring environment for my client from which all other work is built on.
Scott Weintraub
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
You have the capacity to live in a way that is uniquely authentic, and there are times when our challenges feel too big to handle alone. Therapy is a collaborative team effort, and together we will work to understand how your experiences, identity, family, relationships, personal trauma, culture, and major life changes impact how you want to live your life. I will help you find insight and develop emotional management skills when anxiety, depression, or other experiences get in the way of your ability to actualize your fullest self.
You have the capacity to live in a way that is uniquely authentic, and there are times when our challenges feel too big to handle alone. Therapy is a collaborative team effort, and together we will work to understand how your experiences, identity, family, relationships, personal trauma, culture, and major life changes impact how you want to live your life. I will help you find insight and develop emotional management skills when anxiety, depression, or other experiences get in the way of your ability to actualize your fullest self.
Cecilia Ochoa
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
Therapy is a collaborative process that can help you live a full and authentic life. While some people think of treatment as a way to address acute and uncomfortable symptoms, it can also be a tool for personal development. Most humans engage in repetitive and self-defeating behaviors that interfere with emotional freedom and growth. My goal as your collaborator and guide is to help you identify those cycles and explore new ways of being in the world to achieve a joyful and fulfilling life.
Therapy is a collaborative process that can help you live a full and authentic life. While some people think of treatment as a way to address acute and uncomfortable symptoms, it can also be a tool for personal development. Most humans engage in repetitive and self-defeating behaviors that interfere with emotional freedom and growth. My goal as your collaborator and guide is to help you identify those cycles and explore new ways of being in the world to achieve a joyful and fulfilling life.
Debbie Warner Glander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
Shame, anxiety, overwhelming stress and relationship difficulties can disrupt our ability to live a mindful and conscious life. Working with adults and adolescents to promote acceptance, empathy and compassion is my primary interest and the approach I take in therapy. I also have experience and a passion for working with clients who are struggling with Eating Disorders and body image issues. I feel that the energy between therapist and client is the first step in healing emotional wounds and promoting positive changes.
Shame, anxiety, overwhelming stress and relationship difficulties can disrupt our ability to live a mindful and conscious life. Working with adults and adolescents to promote acceptance, empathy and compassion is my primary interest and the approach I take in therapy. I also have experience and a passion for working with clients who are struggling with Eating Disorders and body image issues. I feel that the energy between therapist and client is the first step in healing emotional wounds and promoting positive changes.
Julie Oddone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
I wonder if you're scanning this site hoping to find someone who might finally get you, and offer some compassion so you don't have to feel so lost, worried, empty. I have 15 years of experience holding space for people who need some perspective, guidance, humor and a chance to discover their own wisdom. I love working with adults, young to not so young.
I wonder if you're scanning this site hoping to find someone who might finally get you, and offer some compassion so you don't have to feel so lost, worried, empty. I have 15 years of experience holding space for people who need some perspective, guidance, humor and a chance to discover their own wisdom. I love working with adults, young to not so young.
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Hali Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
My name is Hali Hanson, I am drawn to marriage and family therapy because I envision change occurring through meaningful interpersonal relationships – both by breaking cycles of generational trauma and finding new ways to connect and communicate. I also believe the most important relationship you can have is with yourself. Therapy can provide a mirror that allows you to view the values, beliefs, and experiences that have brought you to this point - reflecting on whether these ways of living are still serving your well-being.
My name is Hali Hanson, I am drawn to marriage and family therapy because I envision change occurring through meaningful interpersonal relationships – both by breaking cycles of generational trauma and finding new ways to connect and communicate. I also believe the most important relationship you can have is with yourself. Therapy can provide a mirror that allows you to view the values, beliefs, and experiences that have brought you to this point - reflecting on whether these ways of living are still serving your well-being.
April Strongarone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616 (Online Only)
Starting therapy can often bring up many feelings; and taking those first steps to find a good fit between you and your therapist is an important part of the process. We will work together to create a relationship that feels safe enough to address your concerns. In addition to my private psychotherapy practice I have provided trauma informed therapy to individuals and families in various community based, non-profit agencies, in addition to Clinical Supervision.
Starting therapy can often bring up many feelings; and taking those first steps to find a good fit between you and your therapist is an important part of the process. We will work together to create a relationship that feels safe enough to address your concerns. In addition to my private psychotherapy practice I have provided trauma informed therapy to individuals and families in various community based, non-profit agencies, in addition to Clinical Supervision.
Alexander Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
Sometimes sharing your life experiences with another person can feel like a daunting task. Having the vulnerability to express one’s needs takes a tremendous amount of courage. As a dedicated and empathic MFT trainee working under the clinical supervision of Carmen Isais, LMFT 115123, I am committed to helping individuals find their own path to mental and emotional well-being. With years of experience in the mental health field, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and the unique struggles each person faces.
Sometimes sharing your life experiences with another person can feel like a daunting task. Having the vulnerability to express one’s needs takes a tremendous amount of courage. As a dedicated and empathic MFT trainee working under the clinical supervision of Carmen Isais, LMFT 115123, I am committed to helping individuals find their own path to mental and emotional well-being. With years of experience in the mental health field, I have developed a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and the unique struggles each person faces.
Bonnie Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
These are unprecedented times and we are facing the aftermath of a global trauma. You may be feeling grief, loss, burnout, depression, anxiety, or you may have no clue what it is you're feeling. I am here to hold space for you as we make our way through this existential crisis.
These are unprecedented times and we are facing the aftermath of a global trauma. You may be feeling grief, loss, burnout, depression, anxiety, or you may have no clue what it is you're feeling. I am here to hold space for you as we make our way through this existential crisis.
Joy Policar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
I help people turn toward more emotionally satisfying lives by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate atmosphere that facilitates growth. Do you feel as though you are merely surviving rather than fully living? We often live and act out scripts that are no longer satisfying or, even worse, inhibiting and destructive. I can guide you through a process of self discovery that deepens your capacity to face current challenges and enrich relationships. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity shifts, addiction, or family crisis, I believe the therapeutic process provides a rich landscape in which to heal.
I help people turn toward more emotionally satisfying lives by providing a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate atmosphere that facilitates growth. Do you feel as though you are merely surviving rather than fully living? We often live and act out scripts that are no longer satisfying or, even worse, inhibiting and destructive. I can guide you through a process of self discovery that deepens your capacity to face current challenges and enrich relationships. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity shifts, addiction, or family crisis, I believe the therapeutic process provides a rich landscape in which to heal.
Davis Clinical Hypnotherapy
MA, CHT
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
Hypnosis is a science-backed, naturally occurring state of concentration. It is a means of enhancing your control over both your mind and your body. In hypnosis, you can attain significant psycho-physiologic changes, change limiting beliefs, and develop new patterns of thinking and behaving. In short, hypnosis works.
Hypnosis is a science-backed, naturally occurring state of concentration. It is a means of enhancing your control over both your mind and your body. In hypnosis, you can attain significant psycho-physiologic changes, change limiting beliefs, and develop new patterns of thinking and behaving. In short, hypnosis works.
Judy Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am Judy Moore. I bring an exciting range of life experience and professional training to the therapy setting. I honor the stories and narrations you share with me in therapy and believe that the slow formation of trust between us creates a sacred ground for healing. Through this relationship built on trust and respect, you can find a way to more confidently navigate your life in a calmer way. I enjoy working with mood disturbance, anxiety, relationship issues and existential life situations. I am particularly fascinated by cultural diversity and am committed to helping you grow in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Hello, I am Judy Moore. I bring an exciting range of life experience and professional training to the therapy setting. I honor the stories and narrations you share with me in therapy and believe that the slow formation of trust between us creates a sacred ground for healing. Through this relationship built on trust and respect, you can find a way to more confidently navigate your life in a calmer way. I enjoy working with mood disturbance, anxiety, relationship issues and existential life situations. I am particularly fascinated by cultural diversity and am committed to helping you grow in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Stefanie Clifton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MC, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
I specialize in helping people improve their relationship to one's self as well as one's loved ones. Symptoms such as depression or anxiety, or feelings of shame, can interfere with these connections. Our psyches naturally want to move towards health and growth yet we can get stuck or hopeless that relief is possible. I believe in the values of self-growth, self-acceptance and self-reliance. Given that many trauma feelings were created in relationship, I believe we all need a trusting relationship to heal. If I'm that person for you, I will take that role very seriously and work hard for your hopes, needs, healing, and growth.
I specialize in helping people improve their relationship to one's self as well as one's loved ones. Symptoms such as depression or anxiety, or feelings of shame, can interfere with these connections. Our psyches naturally want to move towards health and growth yet we can get stuck or hopeless that relief is possible. I believe in the values of self-growth, self-acceptance and self-reliance. Given that many trauma feelings were created in relationship, I believe we all need a trusting relationship to heal. If I'm that person for you, I will take that role very seriously and work hard for your hopes, needs, healing, and growth.
Mitchel Adler
Psychologist, PsyD, CGP
Verified Verified
Downtown Core, Davis, CA 95616
My practice focuses on helping people develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. I believe in building a safe, respectful and compassionate relationship with my clients where we can exchange direct, honest, and meaningful feedback. Within this trusting relationship, we can explore your challenges and strengths so that you have more healthy choices regarding your life goals. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, isolation, grief or relationship issues, or if you simply want to live more authentically and fully, there is hope. Key elements in the change process include curiosity and a desire to learn about yourself.
My practice focuses on helping people develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. I believe in building a safe, respectful and compassionate relationship with my clients where we can exchange direct, honest, and meaningful feedback. Within this trusting relationship, we can explore your challenges and strengths so that you have more healthy choices regarding your life goals. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, isolation, grief or relationship issues, or if you simply want to live more authentically and fully, there is hope. Key elements in the change process include curiosity and a desire to learn about yourself.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.