Divorce Therapists in Fair Oaks, CA

Are you deciding whether to fix or leave a relationship? Do you feel out of control of your feelings or frustrated that you're not enjoying life? I have 22 years of experience in helping people to develop richer connections and reduce loneliness and stress. My areas of expertise are divorce recovery, clarifying patterns to find the right partner, perinatal and postpartum changes, and step-parenting. I also have experience in working with addiction, trauma recovery, and with families affected by mental illness.

I work with adolescents, families and adults struggling with a variety of emotional, psychological and behavioral issues. I provide both therapy and assessment in my practice. I focus on symptom management and reduction, coping skills, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, healthy living practices, and interpersonal relationships/effectiveness. I use different approaches to help clients work through individual and interpersonal difficulties and believe strongly in the concepts of self determination and self actualization. I also provide divorce mediation services.

I specialize in working with couples wanting to recover from a crisis. I offer over 30 years experience as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, PhD, RN, Licensed marriage therapist. You can select either our 10 Hour Couples Program or the 5 hour private Intensive Couples Session. Prevent unnecessary divorce ; change begins the first session. Increase emotional and physical intimacy and fall back in love with your partner.

You looking for a better relationship with your spouse. You need help connecting, communicating and growing closer. There been a betrayal of trust. We help both partners feel heard, understood, and get to the underlying emotions and needs that aren't being met so they can have exceptional relationships. If you have experienced infidelity, are divorcing, need co parenting help we can help. Come in together or by yourself - it can make a difference either way. Decrease the disagreements and resentments and build and increase the love and passion. Don't wait until it's too late.

I understand how complicated life can become, leading to such challenges as divorce , struggles raising children, blended families, difficult relationships, trauma, and loss. The ways you have adapted to those challenges may no longer work for you and we can discover new strengths and interactional patterns that can make life easier and simpler. I have helped individuals deal with anxiety and depression, and move through times of loss and trauma. I approach people with authenticity, honesty and openness.

Communication issues with your partner? Blended family feeling anything but blended? Afraid that your marriage is headed for a DIVORCE ? Porn impacting your life? ...Life throws everyone challenges, fears, disappointments and transitions. You need resiliency, strength and wisdom to move forward successfully. Friends, family, and even pastors can't always provide the time, skills or knowledge to help you reach safe harbor when you feel like you are drowning.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help people become the best version of themselves. No matter your past, I believe with the appropriate information, training and teaching your life can improve. I desire to help people experience transformation and restoration that will last. I have experience working with children, individuals and couples. I subscribe to a family systems approach when working with children and have found it is most beneficial to include parents and siblings in treatment. I also have a passion to help people who have experienced trauma and am trained in EMDR.

I am a licensed and skilled therapist who is dedicated to meeting you where you are at in life. With over a decade of experience supporting clients of all ages and backgrounds through nonprofits, schools, and agencies, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges and struggles that people face. In October 2021, I started my private practice, where I offer individual or family therapy via videocall or in the community, primarily utilizing attachment and trauma-informed therapy.

Do you need help with your relationship? Are you wondering what to do next? Do you love someone, but don't like him/her right now? Well, I am here to help. I specialize in relationship issues. As an experienced licensed therapist, I can work with you to identify the problem areas in your relationship(s). Together, we can create a plan for change, develop new skills for a stronger connection, and create healthier interactions in your relationship(s). Yes, I know counseling can be costly. However, therapy is an investment. The investment is in improving your emotional well-being.

Are you feeling stuck in life and aren't sure how to move forward? Is your past causing issues with your current relationships? Have you been in denial about your mental health and are finally ready to address it? Have you already tried several things that don't seem to work or don't seem to help long term? I'm ready to help you figure out what has you stuck, how to move forward, and to assist you in living life according to according to your core values.

I've been practicing therapy for over 20 years and am consistently in awe of the process. What an honor to come alongside kids, teens and adults alike and see improvement. I consider it a privilege to be grounding, intentional and helpful when people need it most whether wading through challenging circumstances, desire to change a behavior, or processing overwhelming emotions. Clients range from students, individuals, & families to professionals with high performance stressful careers and work related pressures. Sessions take place in person, Zoom, or FaceTime. Especially now during COVID-19, please know support is available.

Everyone has a story. Some stories are happy and times of celebration, while others are disappointing and filled with grief. How is life defining you so far? We are intended to live life to our fullest. I believe therapy can be a positive and enriching experience for anyone. Through the development of a safe and trusting relationship, we can begin the journey of reaching goals, finding meaning, healing, and growth. I have a lengthy background in church ministry and pastoral counseling. As a mom of three and having been married for 31 years, I bring extensive life experience along with formal education to the counseling session.

I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. Entering therapy takes courage and commitment so it will be my first priority is to create feelings of safety and trust. From this base we can work together to identify inner conflicts, clarify beliefs, and release limiting patterns to support you in living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I treat anxiety and depression, trauma grief and loss, life stage transitions, parenting issues, co-dependency, and gambling addictions. I am trained in EMDR to treat PTSD, trauma and anxiety.

It is often when we feel the most overwhelmed __ when we have "tried everything we know" to feel better, to make changes, to break out of bad habits or unhelpful behavior patterns __ that we find ourselves the most open to growth and change. This is the purpose of psychotherapy. To provide us with the opportunity to open to the process of self-discovery __ to explore our thoughts, our feelings, and our behaviors and to find or regain our essential wholeness and sense of well-being.

Change your Focus change your Life. A Home needs a solid foundation to withstand the stresses of life. A blueprint for success is essential to create a structure that holds up and can weather the storms. Life is to be lived in harmony with family and friends. If you are in a troubled place in mind and spirit it's time to find a structure in life that works for you rather than against you. Allow me to assist you in finding a way of communicating and being that will give you peace of mind for you and your family.

Over 15 years I have developed a warm direct approach to therapy, while helping people heal persistent emotional and behavioral problems. I strive to build a friendly atmosphere encouraging a sense of security and hope, evaluating each person’s unique experience in a confidential and non-judgmental way. My goal is to foster a sincere relationship based on trust and compassion, which helps a client/s to overcome the anxiety of sharing their deepest thoughts, feelings and experiences. This redeeming process enables a person to understand and overcome emotional adversity resulting in a sense of relief, accomplishment, and growth.

I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with emotional stress such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioral issues such as ADHD, defiant, and oppositional behaviors, culture-related stress such as immigration and issues regarding identity including gender variant clients. I love helping couples and use Emotionally Focus Therapy in addition to CBT techniques.