Christian Counseling Therapists in Exeter, CA

Therapy is a big step and can sometimes feel scary, and I want you to know that you are not alone. I am passionate about meeting you where you are and coming alongside you in your unique journey. I provide a safe and empathetic place that fosters insight, understanding, and self-compassion. I recognize that everyone I work with has their own individual needs and I come from a place of compassion and acceptance.

No matter your age, life can be unpredictable and can take you down difficult emotional journeys. For children and teens expressing emotions verbally can be even harder due to their developmental level. Situations like divorce, moving, a death in the family, school problems, friend issues and etc. often lead to negative behavioral changes or withdrawing. This is often due to their inability to express themselves properly. My role as a therapist is to create a comfortable and safe place for my clients to process their emotions and explore their inner self in a way that will help promote healing.

Life is hard. Relationships can be stressful. Many find that their lives are not working well, but may have trouble understanding their options, or have fears about change. Psychotherapy can be life-changing by identifying options, changing faulty thinking, freeing you from past hurts and wounds. It is both challenging and supportive; challenging because sometimes we need a "push" to confront our dysfunction or ineffective behavior; and supportive because change often takes place with encouragement. Most importantly, therapy is collaborative. You are the expert on you; I am the expert on human behavior- it takes both perspectives to have effective treatment.

Welcoming new Clients in Downtown Visalia. Let’s get you started on your counseling journey today so that you may reach your fullest potential! As a therapist with over 20 years of experience in the counseling field, I have experience in working with Individuals, Couples and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities or life transitions. I also work with individuals to help you learn new skills to manage your trauma, depression or anxiety so that you can get back to enjoying your life.

At the root of all psychological and emotional distress, is the absence of/or lack of love, acceptance and belonging. When this need is not met, we consciously and subconsciously find other ways to fill the void, often through self-destructive behaviors and emotional self-loathing. The vast majority of people do not know how to love themselves or find value in who they are, especially when coming from backgrounds of abuse, addiction or abandonment. When a person understands their value, their self-worth, their reason for being, the psychological and emotional distress dissipates, and behaviors change.

I am currently only accepting new clients via telehealth. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey and provide the support you need on the journey. There is no judgement based on diagnosis or background. I have spent most of my clinician career working with those with severe mental illness diagnosis or requiring residential mental health treatment. For those transitioning from that setting it is hard to find a clinician and one of my goals is to be able to walk alongside those in transition from residential or intensive mental health treatment as they re-integrate back home.

Are you tired, overwhelmed, or feeling constantly on edge? Has the stress and anxiety over the past couple of years left you feeling lost, frustrated, or hopeless? Is your self-esteem struggling, always striving to measure up to a seemingly impossible set of standards? Has your anxiety or depression kept you away from social activities, engaging in things you once loved, or caused relationship struggles with those you love most? Does your life just seem to be one big emotional roller coaster? If you answered yes to any of these questions you are not alone. Life has been difficult to navigate for pretty much everyone.

Hi there, I'm Meredith and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am committed to your investment in "self". Life transitions, relationships and trauma all deserve exploration and attention. Knowing, loving, accepting and healing ourselves can take work and I want to promote your curiosity in the "who, how, what and whys" in your life. I look forward to providing and holding space for you during our time together.

Whether it’s extra motivation for a dream project, a troubled relationship, or feeling down and anxious, Dr Winegarden offers direct and compassionate ideas designed to help you flourish and work towards happiness. Our therapists will help you define your goals, work through problems and create the best atmosphere for growth and moving beyond the frustration of a current or lasting problem.

You feel numb and hopeless. This feeling of loneliness feels hollow and empty and no one seems to get it. You feel as though the waves are crashing down on you and you cant catch a break. No one understands the pain, the hurt, the bad thoughts that scare you to death. You question your existence. You question if there is a high power, a light, just something to ease these feelings for just a day. I am here here to say, there is hope. I will give you the ladder and help you climb out of that dark hole and you will be able to live life again.

We all go through difficult times. We face more challenges today than ever with family, careers, relationships, and parenting. Therapy can be extremely helpful in learning new ways to cope with our complex lives and learn to live more fully. No one has to walk this journey alone. I don't have all the answers, but I would love to help you discover your own strengths and uniqueness and help you flourish. I graduated from Fresno Pacific University and completed my Master’s Degree at the Seminary. I would love to help you live your best life.