Behavioral Issues Therapists in Fair Oaks, CA

I specialize in children, adolescents, individuals and couples. My approach to therapy is based on the premise that each person has the ability to lead a fulfilling and productive life. Stress, lack of knowledge, losses, family and societal pressures all affect our self-portrait. Therapy is a safe place where a person can develop a more accurate and healthy view of one self. Our self-image and relationships are not static: they are dynamically changing. My approach includes a combination of Cognitive- Behavioral , Person-Centered, and Family Therapy.

I believe in seeing and treating the whole child, removing the limits of labels without losing the focus of specific diagnosis and therapy in order to help translate the child’s challenges into their unique gifts. Often, challenges that surface in childhood are opportunities for growth and learning. They represent a chance for the child to find their authentic sense of self, of others, and of their place in the world. When these challenges are approached in a loving, supportive, and strength based way we can help the child grow more confidently into themselves.

I see children and adults with a variety of presenting problems such as depression/anxiety, low self-esteem, grief/loss, relationship issues, eating disorders, LGBT concerns, teen/child issues, and PTSD/Trauma, to name a few. As a therapist, my goal is to be a non-biased support for you as we manage and process your hurdles. If your goal is personal growth, my role is to not change who you are, but to help you become holistically happier and a more fulfilled version of yourself.

I am a believer in change and that we are all capable of it. I help clients tap into their past successes and current strengths to make changes needed to live out a meaningful valued-driven life. I pull from a variety of approaches in order to best suit my clients' individual needs. I am influenced by client centered strength-based therapies, Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My interests include anxiety, depression, workplace issues, stress management, life transitions, values identification/clarification, mindfulness, and working with students and professionals-particularly those in the helping and medical fields.

Do you feel like you are stuck? Are you sad, angry, overwhelmed or anxious? Are these or other feelings getting in the way of your life? Do you love someone, but don't like he or she very much right now? Allow me to use a collaborative approach to fulfill your potential and help you work through life's issues.