Therapists in Humboldt County, CA

Are you trans, queer, or non-monogamous? Do you feel at the edges of gender or relationship? Are you seeking support with gender transition? My practice is centered on supporting trans and queer people in creating lives that are vibrant, balanced, and celebrated. You can accomplish this by creating a clear roadmap to move from uncertainty to clarity in yourself, and in relation to others. People who choose to work with me are often seeking a therapist who has a lived experience with gender, sexuality, non-monogamy, and alternative family structures. When working with me the "non-typical" is honored as a strength.

It's the middle of the night and you can't sleep. You keep trying to understand why you are so stuck in your life and your relationship. Your partner is asleep in the other room because you are fighting again. You've done so much to try to feel connected but it isn't working. It's so different than what you experience when you are in community, surrounded by people who are vibrant and expansive. Like that time you were at Burning Man and you felt so alive only to come home to a life that feels numb, and disconnected. No matter how many plant medicine ceremonies, books, or courses you do, you still find yourself frustrated.

We all need help getting through difficult times. I am available to work through those times with you.

Utilizing a strength-based approach, I support clients in understanding different parts of themselves that are causing distress in their lives. I have experience facilitating growth with individuals that suffer from anxiety, depression, arousal/sexual dysfunctions and complex trauma. I work to help clients overcome barriers and gain access to their ideal self.

I came to Humboldt County in 2001, after completing my psychology degree in Europe and my master's degree in psychotherapy in Syracuse, New York. I have practiced psychotherapy for the last 30 years, and I am familiar with a wide range of issues, situations and diagnosis. Although, I enjoy specific theoretical and practical approaches and models of therapy like CBT, SFBT for treating anxiety, trauma impact and depression symptoms, I clinically focus on what I believe suits best the individual and the situation. I view life as a journey towards betterment of the person and reach for happiness.

I can offer support to help you understand the challenges you are facing, and overcome barriers that get in the way of living an authentic and fulfilling life. I work with women struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, difficulty adjusting to life transitions, stress, and grief and loss. I also have specialized training in working with pregnant/postpartum women and mothers of young children. With the support, guidance, and safety that the therapeutic alliance can provide, I believe in your body and brain's natural ability to heal itself and reset to a state of calm and openheartedness.

I believe effective solutions are as diverse as the people seeking them. But when you have consistently struggled with procrastination, disorganization, inconsistent focus, and feeling overwhelmed, identifying those solutions can feel like a daunting task. For neurodivergent folks operating in a world tailored to neurotypical brains, that task can feel insurmountable. In my work with clients, I seek to support folks in identifying and developing solutions that align with their values, goals, and personal identities. Feeling burned out and overwhelmed by the demands and pace of the world around you? Let's work together to shift that.

I have been in the mental health field for 5 years. I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Master’s of Social work degree. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress. I have most experience treating complex traumas, anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, anger issues, relationship issues, family conflict and stress.

I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where with support clients are able to access their innate wisdom,moving from surviving to thriving. I have over 20 years working with issues of life transitions, substance abuse, codependency, trauma, childhood trauma, domestic violence, anxiety and depression. I look forward to talking with you.

I have advanced training and experience in trauma recovery and use a relationship-oriented approach in helping individuals heal from overwhelming circumstances. I draw from a wide range of verbal and non-verbal approaches to support my clients in reaching their goals, improving wellbeing and enhancing relationships. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I mostly use techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices and creative/expressive arts therapy.

The pandemic was hard on all of us. If you feel like you need some support or help to desal the last couple of years, I'm here. We all need help occasionally. Learning how to approach and overcome these challenges shape us and allow us to experience life to the fullest. Therapy allows us to look at where we may be blocked and helps us find our own answers to living an authentic life. I discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore life issues, understand difficult situations, learn new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations that lead to a more authentic life.

Painful feelings and life experiences are difficult to work through alone. Therapy can provide the time and space for support and positive growth. Compassion for those who are struggling emotionally and trust in the innate resiliency of the body/mind are the basic tenants that inform my practice. Interweaving research-supported therapies, I facilitate strategies that help clients discover and apply tools that promote well-being. My priority is to build safe connections with clients in order to help them clarify and attain their mental health goals so they may live a more empowered, meaningful and joyful life.

There are a lot of reasons to seek therapy, and improved relationships can help most all of them. Repetitive patterns from trauma or a diminished connection with a loved one can drain the resiliency and joy from your daily life. It can seem like you're stuck with unmet needs, feeling like you can't get it right, or that you are the only one who cares about the relationship. You ever wonder how people who love each other so much can argue so intensely? I strive to help you move from ineffective dependency to effective dependence.

Life includes periods of struggle and engaging in therapy can help cultivate the necessary support for healing and wellbeing. I intend to help individuals and families recover from past or present trauma, learn new ways of being, and develop resiliency to tackle inevitable challenges in the future. This work involves increasing self-awareness, improving communication with yourself and others, and living with more authenticity and freedom. This process is collaborative and person-centered where we decide together what to focus on and prioritize your inner wisdom to uncover solutions necessary for your own personal growth.

I will help you get to the root of your struggles: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, isolation, feeling stuck, anger issues, low self-esteem. Using my training in depth- and somatic-oriented psychotherapy, I will help you make contact with your natural, real self as well as the conscious and unconscious ways that you keep yourself from living fully.

I have been working with people for 40 years and look forward to helping clients create healthy relationships with me, themselves and with those in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals from all racial and cultural backgrounds who are motivated to make changes in their lives; to reduce painful reactions; and increase their understanding of what makes them feel happy, strong and self assured. I encourage clients to do homework assignments in between therapy sessions, in an effort to help clients take ownership of their process, and learn coping skills that will last beyond treatment.