Therapists in Mendocino, CA

- - - - - - - - I offer teletherapy throughout California - - - - - - - - Change happens when there is hope and direction; healing takes place within safety, connection and support. I am a calm and grounded person, and my clients feel supported and safe. My work is supported by training in the Hakomi method, as well as my life experience and 40 years of Buddhist practice. I will support you in developing greater self-awareness as well as balance of body-mind-spirit. You may find yourself stuck in old patterns, following familiar paths that no longer lead where you want to go.

I understand the painful journey of healing your heart and your marriage/relationship following the betrayal with affairs, pornography abuse and sex addiction. I will provide you and your spouse/partner a safe space to face the challenges ahead, and in a structured format that is honoring of both of your needs, and that will move the process of healing forward as gently as possible. I am certified in EMDR trauma treatment, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist via iitap (discontinued 2021) and have completed training to treat partners of sex addicts (APSATS); sexual issues (AASECT); and couple's EFT therapy (externship via ICEEFT).

I am upbeat, frank and friendly, with a basic belief in the ability of people to grow, mature and improve their life skills and get through difficult times with support from an objective, mature and empathic professional. With more than 30 years of practice, I have a broadly-based life experience, an excellent academic background, utilize an holistic/ecclectic approach and offer practical, down-to-earth feedback designed to meet your specific needs and help you cope more effectively.

At times we are thrown in to an experience of life that calls for a new way of responding. Thumped by unrelenting negative self-judgment, stuck in swamps of depression, seized by insecurities, paralyzing uncertainty, anxiety, panic, or held in the unforgiving clutches of recurring memories (trauma, grief, regret), the world can seem vast, uncaring, and harsh. And, in that world we may feel disconnected, alone, even fearful. Psychotherapy with me includes deeply confidential, trustworthy, empathic, accepting, sacred space in which I deeply listen, you explore, and come to understand your unique experience in pursuit of symptom reduction, increased self-reliance, and personal transformation.

If you suffer from anxiety, mood swings, unsatisfying relationships, loss, depression, or other patterns or consequences of developmental trauma that interfere with your ability to be your "true self" (and true to yourself), I would love to support you in becoming more internally resourced and freeing yourself from the negative impact of these debilitating patterns. Having previously been a divorce mediator for 20 years, I am passionate about working more deeply to assist individuals and couples in developing more healthy relationships and more life-giving beliefs, self-concepts, and experiences. Change is possible.

Often it's impossible to cope with depression & anxiety. Just getting out of bed is a challenge. That's difficult enough but, in todays outer world we are also constantly being assaulted and traumatized by events we have no control over and with such frequency we have no time to process them before another strikes. With pain & chaos reigning in both our inner and outer worlds how can we find any shred of peace? Often the stress is just to much! Therapy with me draws on extensive Jungian training & eastern & western wisdom traditions. We will create a sacred space and time for you to explore your inner world and the strength there.

Do you sometimes find your past interrupts your present, complicating your ability to navigate your life effectively? Do you envision the experience of a deeper relationship or enhanced communication in your family? Whether you are contemplating a lifelong commitment, tuning up an existing relationship or making a life transition, there is hope. Bitterroot Family Therapy is here to help. Contact me to explore how we might work together.

Are you a woman who feels like something's missing in your life, or in you? Do you tend to put your needs last or minimize your problems? Maybe you're hard on yourself too. And you've been pulled off balance by: stress, anxiety, self-doubt, depression, grief, life transition, relationship struggles or career/life dissatisfaction. I counsel and coach women just like you through challenging and confusing life passages and difficult times. I'll help you reclaim the wise, empowered woman within and also encourage you to see yourself as worthy and good enough. The result: self-compassion, self-belief, deeper connections, more aliveness.

When choosing a therapist you want to consider experience and a sense that this is someone you can trust and who is really hearing what is unique about you and your situation. I am a seasoned psychotherapist who has been in private practice and teaching and training practitioners for decades. Because each person is unique, there is no set formula for helping someone find solutions and achieve goals for emotional, spiritual and psychological health. I focus from a mind, body, spirit, perspective on your particular circumstance without judgement to help you explore, identify, and realize alternatives to enhance your quality of life.

Want to restore harmony to yourself and your relationships? With gratitude, I offer Psychotherapy services re-connecting you with your preferred way of being. I enjoy supporting people in their challenges and helping them build skills to create resilience and the ability to adapt and thrive.

In my forty years years in private practice as a licensed psychologist and registered expressive arts therapist, I offer therapy sessions, which weaves together expressive Arts Therapy and Jungian Psychology to individuals, adolescents and couples.This approach allows each client to understand their internal world, trauma, and obsolete styles that hinder their growth and happiness as it opens up new possibilities, resources and creativity to address life issues.As a result of this approach, clients also define what is meaningful to maintain their healing and growth. .

Sometimes we get stuck in ways of thinking, acting, or feeling, that aren't useful to us anymore. It can leave us dissatisfied, depressed, unfulfilled, nervous, or disconnected from others. If you're struggling in some way, I can help. The therapy I provide is grounded in compassion, non-judgment, and curiosity. Because we each have our own way of healing, my approach is integrative and tailored to your needs. It is often ‘talk’ therapy, however, I incorporate body sensation awareness, nature based techniques, transpersonal approaches, and mindfulness activities where useful.

Sometimes life may feel challenging. I understand the struggles associated with creating change in order to live a more fulfilling life; whether it be changing relationship status, jobs, or relocating. My goal is to support you in living a more rewarding life. We'll explore challenges you face and identify unconscious motivations that get in the way of creating the change you seek. I will help you develop practical skills to draw upon underused, inner resources. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space. Sometimes lighthearted, but always respectful, my goal is to facilitate comfort and ease with open communication.

My therapeutic approach is strengths-based and client-centered: I view therapy as a co-creative process in which we collaborate to meet your goals. I believe you already have the internal resources you need to heal and grow, and I am a guide. In addition to talk therapy, I utilize mind-body processes to draw out your inner strengths and resources, and to release stuck patterns that no longer serve you. My clinical interests are working with life transitions, decision-making, changing habit patterns, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, couples communication, and personal and spiritual growth.

There are times in life when we feel lost and down, when we feel the same story unfold again and again and we desire some change. We may also continuously carry the wounds of previous trauma. My approach is to develop a therapeutic alliance with my patients in a climate of trust and respect for their unfolding life story. Progressively, we develop a relationship with some underlying, hidden aspects of the personality which could, among other avenues, express themselves in dreams. Ultimately, the respectful relationship to one's center, the Self, brings healing and a creative transformation.

People in your life might think everything is fine, but inside you feel overwhelmed and stuck. Your anxiety is ramped up trying to control something that you cannot control. You find yourself not trusting yourself and seeking external validation frequently. Feelings of distraction are constant and worries take over your thoughts. You may even feel that your relationships have changed and that you need to protect the ones you love by hiding how you truly feel. Trying to stay "positive" just isn't working. If you are ready for change, you have come to the right place. I am not a smile and nod therapist and will partner with you.