Out of Network Therapists in Gilroy, CA

Conflict in marriage often builds over time and your relationship can deteriorate into constant arguing, power struggles, and lack of intimacy. Even simple problems become fights. You may even be concerned that your children are being damaged by the tension in your home. Some times its even difficult difficult to understand how things have gotten so bad, and even harder to change it. With the help of outside intervention, you can change patterns of behavior and communication. By obtaining new information,and skills its possible to resolve conflict in a healthy manner and rebuild intimacy in your marriage.

There are times when life hurts and help is needed. When experiencing pain you want help to rise above the challenges of life and move forward. Sheri Russell is here to help you through those difficult challenges, whether it be trauma, depression, anxiety, or relational issues.

It takes courage to reach out to find a therapist! My therapy approach involves creating an alliance where you (the client) bring your own experience, emotions, and strengths, and I bring my academic background (PhD with an emphasis in trauma and PTSD) with many years of therapy training and experience to the table, and together we work toward understanding the challenges that you face, improving symptoms, and building resilience.

Are you grappling with the pressures of daily life, work demands, family responsibilities, or finding it hard to recover from a divorce, childhood trauma, or an unforeseen distressing event that seems impossible to move beyond? Do you notice your mind relentlessly replaying the same fears and anxieties, unable to break free from the cycle? Despite your best efforts, it feels like an uphill battle to find relief. It can be isolating to feel perpetually overwhelmed, sad, anxious, and as if no one truly grasps the depth of your struggle. You're exhausted from battling these feelings day in and day out.

Working through life's challenges on our own can be a daunting task and often in these instances it can be extremely helpful to sit with someone who can process through these difficulties side by side. In therapy I seek to develop a genuine and strong connection with my clients while providing them with the insight needed to better understand and develop control in their lives. Often struggles in the area of mental health can cause us to feel that we have no control over these issues. I seek to help you regain that control and balance in your life.

My passion is working with children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, neuroimmune disorders, and sensory processing disorders within the field of Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Animal-Assisted Therapy. I have 12 years of experience working with children and their families offering collaborative therapy. In conjunction to equine-facilitated psychotherapy, I work from an attachment-based model, blended with polyvagal theory, creative expressive art, and sensory integration therapy. Within my practice I focus on not only working with the child, but also their family to cultivate growth, change, and well-being.

Life can be very difficult at times and navigating those challenges often takes encouragement, support and someone that will not only listen, but give you practical life application to overcome those challenges. I offer a supportive, safe and collaborative environment where you and I will develop strategies and solutions to those challenges.

As an associate licensed therapist with Integrated Psychological Assessment Services (IPAS) I have a range of experience working with relationship and familial issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, forensics, and psychotic/personality disorders. I work closely with my clients to develop a collaborative therapeutic working relationship that is transparent, comforting, safe, and judgement free. Always mindful of cultural , gender, ethnic, and economic concerns I also use both my personal and professional experience as an intersectional lens to assist my patients to achieve their own personal therapeutic goals.

Do you feel like past wounds are preventing you from moving forward? Perhaps you have a difficult time understanding why you continue to repeat unhealthy behaviors or feel ashamed for not living up to your own or others' expectations. You probably feel a mixture of emotions: motivated to change, but afraid of feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. Maybe you doubt your ability to change or question if talking about painful issues can actually help you feel better. Having these thoughts and feelings is a normal part of the growth process.

Looking for therapy? Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions or can't make the changes you or had something painful happen to you? With more than 25 years of experience counseling, perhaps I can help you heal & develop tools! I love to help people heal, gain greater insight into themselves, help them change undesirable habits, and process tough and painful issues. It takes courage to seek the life you long for is possible! I'd love to hear from you today!

***** Dr. Williams is only accepting referrals for psychological assessment and evaluation***** Dr. Williams is the clinical director of Integrated Psychological Assessment Services (IPAS). She helps clients Improve their quality of life through insight-oriented and skill-building psychotherapy. Clinicians at IPAS value your unique experiences and your cultural identities. We focus on the connection between what you think, feel and do, and how changes can improve a persons life. While IPAS is a diverse practice, Dr. Williams' specializes in the change of life, work-life balance, and career transitions.

When you, or your family are ready for change (or wish you were ready for change), I would like to provide psychotherapy assistance to you with compassion and motivation. Many clients seek me out due to my background with EMDR, trauma resolution, PTSD, couples counseling, personal growth, life transitions, 12 Step Recovery, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship challenges. Trauma resolution is my greatest interest, and I am still amazed at how fragile/yet strong each of us are. I emphasize a whole person approach which includes: recommending support groups, spiritual growth, coping & restructuring feelings and thoughts.

Welcome! Are you feeling stuck or unhappy? When we encounter life challenges and stress, we sometimes forget our strengths, lose touch with who we are, and even forget what it feels like to be happy, engaged, and in control. I can help you make practical and sustainable changes to improve your mood, behaviors, and joy experience.

Do you feel stuck or tired of the same issues and being unable to move past them? My goal is to collaboratively work with you in order to create transformation. Together, we will melt away the barriers that keep you from living a full and satisfying life. You learn skills which you will use throughout your life, such as, improving self-esteem, relationships, depression, and anxiety. You will develop a keener awareness and understanding of yourself and others. I dedicate myself to understanding, guiding, and supporting you to achieve your goals and enjoy your life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated with current relationships or situations in your life? Are you wanting to make changes, but don’t know where to start? Feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, doubt, or other difficulties can affect the quality of your life and relationships others, as well as the relationship with yourself. I can help you discover what you truly want to achieve from therapy and then begin working on your goals together in a setting where you are heard and not judged.

I believe everyone has within them the power to enact change in their own life. However, often people get stuck in patterns of behavior and thinking that are incompatible with their desired changes. That is where therapy comes in! I enjoy working with people to change their thinking, and thus behavior, in order to help them achieve their goals and maximize happiness in all areas of life.

I provide a compassionate, understanding, and non judgmental environment to assist others during difficult times and transitions in life throughout their life journey. I have great passion to provide support through times of loss and grief, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, divorce, as well as working with adolescents through their transitions in life. It takes great courage to reach out and allow someone else into your life to walk with you through your difficult times. I would be honored to assist with your journey with a helping hand.

**SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY VIA VIDEO OR PHONE ONLY** Hopeless, stressed out, trauma, communication issues? It takes courage to face challenging situations in life and to decide to reach out to a mental health professional for counseling. I use counseling strategies that aim to alleviate emotional stress that occur in depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma in adults and children. Poor self-image and communication problems are areas that I feel confident to work with. My overall goal is to help alleviate your emotional pain and to help you find useful coping strategies for your personal needs.

Relationships aren't always easy. It seems they start out so good. You talked. You laughed. You had fun together. Everything once seemed so perfect. But now . . . you may feel you can't even talk without getting into an argument. Maybe he just did something that doesn't feel right. You perhaps feel like you're walking on eggshells all the time. What I do know is that no relationship is perfect all the time and relationships do go through seasons of stress and difficulty. It's very easy to get overwhelmed with the demands of life and relationships.