EMDR Therapists in Davis, CA

My passion and focus are working with adolescents, children, and families experiencing distress in their relationships. I approach my work with clients from a place of genuine curiosity and understanding. I aim to provide a safe space where we can discuss the challenges getting in the way of achieving your goals and create a sustainable support system for lasting change in your life. I pride myself on being transparent during the process and an active participant in every session.

I provide psychotherapeutic services for children, teens and adults in Davis, CA. Prior to private practice I worked in community mental health and residential treatment. I use a person-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s needs and strengths. I have particular interest in working with young people and their parents through the ups and downs, developmental challenges, and stresses of growing up. Clients have shared that I have an easy, down to earth, warm and relational approach.

Does your son or daughter seem unhappy, worried or frightened? Do they frequently get into trouble at school? Has there been a shift in their behavior that concerns you? Do they have difficulty making or maintaining friendships? Do they act mean, have angry outbursts or act aggressively because they cannot control their actions? Are they restless or have difficulty concentrating? These are just some of the problems I assist children, adolescents and their families in overcoming. Call me and we can talk further. I also work with adults with anxiety, parenting challenges, or those who have struggled with trauma.

With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, I enjoy working with clients of all ages and stages. I have extensive skills in working with children, teens, adults, families & couples.

Do you need relief now? Does the idea of attending weekly therapy for months feel overwhelming? EMDR is an evidence-based treatment which works to resolve symptoms of anxiety, loss, chronic pain, and trauma. EMDR can enhance creativity by removing blocks. I offer options designed with busy clients in mind: Intensive 90-minute Online EMDR sessions consist of 3-12 concentrated sessions targeting your issues. I also see clients for regular 50-minute sessions. Lastly, I offer short-term, Adjunct EMDR sessions for clients who already see a therapist but who want some additional help in resolving a particular issue.

Experienced therapist with over 30 years working with individual women, children and parents in teaching, research, & clinical settings. My background in Human & Child Development drives my Humanistic, developmental and whole-person approach. Specialities include fostering healthy attachment, parent education and support, treating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, and supporting families with children with Special Needs. Modalities include Child-Centered Play Therapy, Attachment-based therapy, EMDR , FLASH, Art, Sandtray and home-based therapy for children under 5 years of age.

I believe that each one of us has a genuine need to feel valued and connected. I also believe that connection is the foundation in our lives. We all need to find our purpose and find a place where we can belong to something bigger than ourselves. Sometimes our inability to connect with others can leave us feeling empty, hopeless or insecure. It can cause us to isolate, tolerate unhealthy relationships, abuse substances or lose our direction. When we learn to build healthy connections and find our purpose, we are more likely to experience hope and fulfillment. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30+ years of experience.

As my client, you will have my full commitment to listen carefully to your concerns and explore options that are attainable and will bring meaningful experiences to your life. In the immediacy of our hour together, there will be the opportunity to deepen the connection to yourself and to those who are important to you. Our therapeutic work increases self-awareness which in turn enhances your ability to live authentically and relationally. I am trained in EMDR when this modality is needed to diminish traumatic injury.