Sexual Abuse Therapists in Mountain View, CA

I enjoy working with people who would like to change their relationship with problems in their lives, and gain power over these problems and their effects. I have extensive training and experience working with people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault , and eating disorders. In addition, I meet with people who are affected by chronic medical conditions and parent/teen conflict. I view people as having ideas about how they would like to be in life and in relationships; yet, problems can disconnect people from their ideas and identities, influencing them to act in unsatisfactory ways.

I'm here to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, reach your goals, and make your life happier and more meaningful. In our sessions you will be invited to explore your deep values and motivations, and identify which aspects of your life help you move forwards, and how to separate from patterns and behaviors that are no longer useful for you. If you are an adult or a teen who suffer from anxiety, depression, burn-out, academic stress, PTSD, Sexual Trauma, relationship issues, or low self esteem, please don't give up. There is hope, and healing is possible.

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Art Therapist, I offer a genuine and non judgmental approach to helping individuals who are seeking to improve their relational and emotional well being. My experience includes working with adults, couples, adolescents, and school aged children.

Are you feeling stuck in your life, your relationships or your job, or going through challenging life transitions? I strongly believe that we all have tremendous capacity for change, growth and healing. Drawing upon my professional training in body-oriented psychotherapy and decades of meditation practice, I can assist you in quieting your mind and taping into your own truth, strengths and wisdom within. Psychotherapy that integrates body, mind and spirit can help you move beyond the problems to release the creative energy, optimism and hope necessary to lead you to a more authentic and fulfilling life.

Are you struggling with anxiety and trauma and turning towards unhealthy coping mechanisms in an attempt to manage your emotions? Now is a trying time for almost everyone, and if you have a trauma background what's coming up in the current environment may be reminiscent of the stress, isolation, and fear-induced by early childhood experiences. You don't have to handle this alone, and with clinically tested techniques to regulate the mind and body, it's possible to shift from a place of disempowerment to strength.

Martin Luther King, Jr. said it best, "Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of hope." Challenges in life are inevitable and at times, there are challenges that seem larger than our ability to manage them. Issues such as depression, anxiety; healing from previous trauma, and abuse are areas that can grip us and prevent us from living our best lives.

The Therapist Collaborative (TTC) is an out-patient therapy setting providing individual, family, couples, dietetic, and group therapy. Primarily focusing on eating disorder treatment, anxiety, depression, and Trauma. Our mission is to provide evidence-based, holistic treatment support services. In addition, we strive to be a resource to our community in an effort to help educate parents, teachers, and clinicians in eating disorder prevention and treatment.

If you could let go of anything, what would it be? I provide profound and transformational experiences in the resolution of Trauma/PTSD and Grief/Loss, as well as panic, depression, phobia, and pain for anyone- regardless of background- interested in feeling better. My ideal client is done talking about it, done doing workbooks, done understanding the cause. My ideal client is ready to move forward, ready to leave the past behind, ready to be free. I connect deeply and directly with the parts of you that have been trying so hard to protect and heal your self and cause them to collaborate.

I meet people where they are in their life journey. Work and play need to be in balance to make life rewarding. My favorite people to work with are looking to make life more exciting. I have a practical approach to getting past life's hurdles to what makes one happy. Life transitions can be difficult to navigate, so having guidance for the journey makes it easier. Finding motivators for my clients is my biggest goal, and results in people who are more fulfilled with all aspects of their lives.

I have worked in the school system for over 10 years and I know that growing up in the current social climate can be challenging to say the least. Not just on children but on their parents as well. I am here to help both children/Teens navigate the changing and challenging world of today. Working together, I am hopeful that we can help both you and your child relieve symptoms of childhood/Teen trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.

My volunteering at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Aids Project led me to a volunteer management career. I went on to work with volunteers in a medical center, humane society, and adult literacy program. I returned to college later in life to pursue a career in counseling. My desire to become a therapist developed over time as I gained more insight into my own life. A failed marriage landed me in therapy, where I was able to deal with my anger and emotional pain. After some years of antidepressant medication and therapy, I gained a new lease on life.

I can help you create a life that is full of joy, harmony and well-being. Whether your goal is to work on interpersonal relationships, find a right partner, heal from past wounds, recover from addictions or live with more integrity and authenticity, I will be happy to work with you. Every life experience no matter how painful it seems, holds some meaning, which if we understand, can help bring a shift in both inner and outer life. In our work together we will look at what is blocking you from achieving the quality of life and relationships that you want.

Are you currently experiencing anxiety, depression, loneliness, low self esteem, conflicts in a significant relationship, couples counseling? Do you need assistance in overcoming an addiction? or someone you care about is struggling with addiction? I believe that I can help you to feel better! Together we will collaborate on a meaningful,symptom reducing treatment.You can achieve an increased sense of well being And esteem.Your relationships can improve, I offer empathetic and individualized counseling tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. I believe in focencouraging your particular strengths. I offer online and telephone counseling and anxiety coaching.

Life can get difficult sometimes.  If you are struggling, you are not alone. I believe we all have a natural ability to transform and heal during difficult times if given support and guidance to know ourselves and the longings beneath our emotions. My goal is to provide an interactive, affirming and empowering space for my clients to explore their emotions and longings, ultimately building resilience. I'm trained in working with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, shame, grief and trauma. I have years of experience providing brief and longer term therapy and can help you build capacity for a vibrant and deeply meaningful life.

Are you looking to improve your relationship with yourself and others in your life? If so, then perhaps I can help. I work with adults, couples, and families wanting healthier, stronger relationships, and an overall better life. I enjoy working with people who want to transform their lives and their relationships; those who are ready to release the past and live more fully in the present in order to create a better future. I work with people on issues of trauma, spirituality, and grief resulting from death, a lost relationship and/or lost opportunities. I also work with people with process and substance addictions and recovery.

Have you recently experienced or witnessed a traumatic event? Are you going through a break-up or some other type of loss? Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse? Your sleep problems, depression, anxiety, poor performance at work and relationship issues are often the result of current of past trauma. Many of my clients include those who have come from dysfunctional families where they experienced or witnessed abuse. For the past 19 years I have been helping clients to cope with and address traumatic experiences. I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of trauma.

Humans are social beings. In the caveman days, those who were separated from the pack were not able to survive. A primitive part of our brain longs to stay connected to others. Unsuccessful relationships can feel like death. Sometimes we repeat relationship mistakes. Other times, we withdrawal but isolation can feel like a vast dessert with no end in sight. Luckily there is another way. Being in a healthy relationship with another human being is often a vital component to happiness. As your therapist, I would like to walk with you on your journey towards becoming more connected.

Starting, restarting, or switching directions in therapy can feel intimidating and finding a therapist you feel comfortable talking to can add another layer of discomfort. With all the things you are managing and everything else happening in your life, asking for help isn’t always easy, so overwhelm or burnout might be setting in. But there is still hope! Getting support from an effective therapist can be a fulfilling and liberating experience, especially after feeling stuck for what may seem like forever.