Therapists in Granite Bay, CA

Making the decision to start counseling is often difficult, and I would love to guide and support you as you begin your journey toward living a healthier and happier life. I opened my private practice in 2005, working with adults, teens, children, couples, and families. In this time, I gained a lot of experience in working with people who experience anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and ADD/ADHD. Whether you are looking to manage a clinical diagnosis or are simply looking to improve the quality of your life, I would be honored to join you on your journey.

Is it Time for Sexual Harmony in Your Life? Whether you or your loved one is dealing with personal sexual issues that seem insurmountable or recovering from a physical trauma; when you have sat alone with your worry and pain until you think there is no hope, you need to talk to someone who can help in a safe and nurturing environment, I can help you. - Improving intimacy and sexuality within your relationship - Sexual impact of medical conditions - Sexual/Spiritual conflicts - Sexual obsessions - Sexual orientation issues - Intimacy & aging - Women's groups

It's exhausting to feel overwhelmed! Some days it feels like one more thing is going to push you over the edge. You know that the constant state of stress is not healthy, but you don't know what other options you have with everything that's on your plate. It could be from the stress of parenting, being a caregiver for a loved one, or just a life that feels unmanageable. It often feels impossible to appreciate or enjoy what you have because you are stuck with too much to handle on any given day. You know there's another way, but you haven't been able to consistently get there. You are frustrated and tired of feeling this way.

My ideal client is an over-thinking, overwhelmed, guilty, exhausted, lonely or grieving woman. She feels inadequate, compares herself to others and may have a habit of putting others before herself. She may feel stuck and frustrated with lack of progress towards her work, relationship, family or personal goals.

How do I choose the right therapist for me? What if I don't like my therapist? Aren't all therapist the same? Research continues to show that good fit is the most important factor to a successful outcome and choosing the right clinical expert is fundamental. Not all clinicians are the same. Education, experience and clinical expertise are distinguishing factors. My long time practice focuses on treating individuals and couples who are addressing stress management, relationship satisfaction, anxiety, depression, trauma, or phase of life adjustment such as divorce, parenting, teen parent relationship or school/work challenges.

Making the decision to attend therapy is difficult for most people. Regardless of what you are struggling with, the decision to ask for help is often very challenging. In reality, this choice is life changing. Life no longer has to be filled with by depression, anxiety, traumatic memories, emotional numbing with substances, or coping skills that just seem like they are not working. Sometimes, we just need someone to listen. Collaboratively, we can strengthen your natural skills while implementing new ones. We can overcome the barriers that block you from having the motivation and energy to reach your personal goals.

Do you feel stuck in a cycle of overthinking and worry that’s causing your relationships and self-esteem to suffer? You may feel controlled by your emotions, unable to quiet that jittery feeling when all you really want is to achieve a sense of calm. Maybe you’re constantly stressing about problems that never even arise. This is starting to affect your relationships, too: you’re fighting more often and not proud of how you’re showing up for your partner. You may have a sense that your past experiences are influencing how you feel today, and you’re ready to dig into why...because you know life can look different than this.

My passion is helping individuals move through challenges and toward living life as their most authentic self through exploring and utilizing the personal energy and wisdom they already possess. This may include navigating significant transitions while maintaining a sense of self, finding strength and meaning in dark times, or facilitating present moment awareness and joy. Each of us has unique, complex stories which, at times, can create internal conflict, blocking us from moving forward. I work with you to accept and integrate conflictual parts of your experience and self so that you can move forward with increased self-awareness, self-appreciation and openness to experience.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. Each person comes in with their own unique life story, strengths, barriers, and goals. It is my role to create a nonjudgmental and safe environment to explore what will be helpful for each person. My practice focuses on helping people develop a more mindful and compassionate way of living, and increase a healthier connection with oneself and others. Areas of focus include eating disorders or disordered eating/exercise, anxiety & stress, general women's issues, life transitions, relationship struggles, depression, prenatal & postpartum problems, grief & loss, aging, and trauma.

You owe it to yourself to try what works. I'm a local expert in EMDR and Couples/Divorce Counseling. If anxiety or depression are making it hard to live your best life, EMDR is for you. It's highly-researched treatment that can relieve decades of struggle in just a few sessions. If you're suffering, click my website to learn more. You don't need years of therapy to feel good again; you need the system that is certified by the World Health Organization and dozens of others as their preferred treatment for trauma, anxiety, and other symptoms.

I am Dr. Michelle Linquist and I am excited about possibly working with you! I completed my Master's and my Doctorate Degrees in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. I completed my doctoral internship at Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA in Loma Linda, CA. I accrued my post-doctoral training through California Parenting Institute in Santa Rosa, CA and Saint John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento, CA. I have come to the conclusion that client satisfaction and positive growth are significantly related to the quality and strength of the client-therapist relationship, combined with practical CBT-based interventions.

I work with clients who have experienced trauma, loss or attachment issues. I use interventions that work with the mind & body so clients can learn to feel safer & more in control of how they respond to the world around them & interact in relationships. These interventions help people soothe difficult emotions, feel more comfortable in their bodies & reclaim their lives. My goal is to help you reduce negative symptoms & have the healthiest, happiest life possible. Whether you want to do a deep dive into your past or need some solutions for right now. I love helping clients heal pain & learn new strategies to thrive body mind & soul.

*Unfortunately the waiting list is currently closed due to high volume* Psychotherapists are strangers we hope will use their knowledge and objectivity to help us gain perspective in navigating our lives. It isn't always easy to take the first step towards finding the "right fit," in a clinician, and I admire your bravery in seeking support. Please text, call (leave a voice message), or email. I will email you a Therapy Inquiry Form that will ask questions geared towards your needs; this will assist me in obtaining a better understanding of your goals, intentions in regards to therapy.

I see children, adolescents, and adults in individual therapy who are struggling with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, life cycle challenges, and trauma. At times the way people try to cope with and manage their past or present difficulties create additional barriers to feeling good, and fulfilling their hopes and goals. As a conscientious, professional, and compassionate clinician, I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship in which together we can think about, understand and help you work through those feelings and thoughts that are troubling, confusing and worrisome, and are perhaps getting in your way.

Relief from distress. Initially this is what brings most people into therapy. Emotional pain is difficult to express and can feel isolating. Making the first move to get help for your anxiety, depression, self loathing or communication problems requires that you trust the therapist at the other end. I hope that a personal, caring approach can help you put your life in order. Your immediate concerns and goals are my primary interest.

If school is a constant struggle, or if you wonder if there's something else going on, like dyslexia or other type of learning disability getting in the way of learning, you may be frustrated. I provide diagnostic assessments that find the reasons that explain the difficulties, and provide necessary recommendations. I'm able to determine the presence of learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention deficits such as ADHD, and other disabilities in order to provide solution focused recommendations and supports.

I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders. I often focus on helping the person become more in tune with, and accepting of, their personal experiences in order to make intentional choices that align with their values. I believe in helping people in a way that is compassionate & collaborative, helping them also build compassion for themselves. My goal is to provide the person with the skills needed, and the support needed, to make changes in their lives that are in alignment with their personal values and priorities. For many people, this leads to experiencing life as fulfilling, satisfying, and meaningful.

I offer warm, insightful, and collaborative psychotherapy to help children, adolescents and adults change behaviors and patterns, become unstuck and improve the quality of their lives and relationships. My work focuses on major issues including children and adolescents, attachment, abandonment, grief and loss, life transition, separation/divorce, couples and families in crisis, intimacy issues, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, spirituality, and victims of violence. My goal is to help children/adolescents, individuals, couples, and families to release their traumas, to help them find healthier ways of communicating, and to regain the ability to live with themselves as well as others.

Deciding to seek therapy is a difficult and personal decision that I take very seriously. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process in which therapist and client work together to develop a relationship of trust and safety. I am a compassionate, energetic, and empathetic professional and have a strong commitment to the individuals and families with whom I work. I am dedicated to helping you understand the challenges you or your loved one is facing and to developing a plan of action to better support you through these challenges.

As the owner of Napa and Folsom Child Wellness, and host of the Wide Awake Parenting Podcast (www.wideawakeparenting.com), my focus is providing exceptional services for families. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and have trained clinicians for the past 5 years. I use child focused tools, like play therapy, to learn about your child and help them identify new skills to manage behavioral, emotional and school-based issues. My favorite part of this work is getting to know your family. We will use your family's strengths and value system to create comfortable solutions for you and your child.