Psychodynamic Therapists in Oakhurst, CA
Hi potential client. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties then please call for an appointment.
Hi potential client. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties then please call for an appointment.
Whether you’ve faced overwhelming life events or been impacted by repetitive, ongoing emotional struggles, trauma can live in the body and subconscious mind—shaping patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or emotional numbness that can be hard to understand. If you experience anxiety, depression, relational challenges, PTSD, or feel stuck in repetitive behaviors or thought spirals, these may be signs of unresolved trauma. Healing begins by bringing gentle awareness to these inner wounds and working with them in a safe, compassionate way.
Whether you’ve faced overwhelming life events or been impacted by repetitive, ongoing emotional struggles, trauma can live in the body and subconscious mind—shaping patterns of anxiety, disconnection, or emotional numbness that can be hard to understand. If you experience anxiety, depression, relational challenges, PTSD, or feel stuck in repetitive behaviors or thought spirals, these may be signs of unresolved trauma. Healing begins by bringing gentle awareness to these inner wounds and working with them in a safe, compassionate way.
I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with PTSD and trauma, and work with issues that include grief, anxiety, and depression. My approach is to empower clients to draw on their strengths, overcome challenges, and build stronger relationships as they work toward their best selves.
I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with PTSD and trauma, and work with issues that include grief, anxiety, and depression. My approach is to empower clients to draw on their strengths, overcome challenges, and build stronger relationships as they work toward their best selves.
Compass Family Counseling Services is your trusted partner on the journey to emotional well-being and stronger family bonds. Our expert team of compassionate counselors provides personalized and evidence-based therapy to navigate life's challenges, fostering resilience and harmony within your family. Discover a path to healing, growth, and connection with Compass Family Counseling Services – where understanding, support, and positive change come together." We offer a free phone consultation. We understand that mental health is complex. From everyday stress to more serious conditions, our team is here to provide personalized support.
Compass Family Counseling Services is your trusted partner on the journey to emotional well-being and stronger family bonds. Our expert team of compassionate counselors provides personalized and evidence-based therapy to navigate life's challenges, fostering resilience and harmony within your family. Discover a path to healing, growth, and connection with Compass Family Counseling Services – where understanding, support, and positive change come together." We offer a free phone consultation. We understand that mental health is complex. From everyday stress to more serious conditions, our team is here to provide personalized support.
Welcome to my practice. I’m glad you’re here. Being human isn’t easy, and you don't have to work through life's challenges alone. I work with clients to inspire your innate wisdom and restore a sense of wellness to your life. I seek to treat the entire person not just a narrow set of symptoms. This could mean finding hope in darkness, calm in a storm, perspective when lost in the woods, or a steady hand to help you up after you’ve fallen. If we work together, the therapy process will be unique as a truthful reflection of your unique self—including your personal history, strengths, challenges, goals, and present capacity.
Welcome to my practice. I’m glad you’re here. Being human isn’t easy, and you don't have to work through life's challenges alone. I work with clients to inspire your innate wisdom and restore a sense of wellness to your life. I seek to treat the entire person not just a narrow set of symptoms. This could mean finding hope in darkness, calm in a storm, perspective when lost in the woods, or a steady hand to help you up after you’ve fallen. If we work together, the therapy process will be unique as a truthful reflection of your unique self—including your personal history, strengths, challenges, goals, and present capacity.
Maybe you’ve spent years holding everything together while quietly feeling more and more disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or your sense of meaning and purpose. You may struggle with burnout, emotional isolation, relationship conflict, vulnerability, or the pressure to constantly perform while feeling unseen underneath it all. I work with couples, men, and thoughtful individuals seeking deeper connection, emotional honesty, and a more grounded way of living. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and focused on helping clients reconnect with themselves, others, and what matters most.
Maybe you’ve spent years holding everything together while quietly feeling more and more disconnected from yourself, your relationships, or your sense of meaning and purpose. You may struggle with burnout, emotional isolation, relationship conflict, vulnerability, or the pressure to constantly perform while feeling unseen underneath it all. I work with couples, men, and thoughtful individuals seeking deeper connection, emotional honesty, and a more grounded way of living. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and focused on helping clients reconnect with themselves, others, and what matters most.
My name is Karmen Motley and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I am dedicated to fostering the emotional well-being of children, teens and adult individuals. With a background in trauma-informed care and behavior therapy, I create a safe and supportive environment where clients can express themselves and navigate their challenges. My approach is focused on building resilience and enhancing communication through The use of cognitive behavioral therapy, and Person center therapy.
My name is Karmen Motley and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I am dedicated to fostering the emotional well-being of children, teens and adult individuals. With a background in trauma-informed care and behavior therapy, I create a safe and supportive environment where clients can express themselves and navigate their challenges. My approach is focused on building resilience and enhancing communication through The use of cognitive behavioral therapy, and Person center therapy.
In my therapeutic work, I seek to blend a client-centered, attachment-focused approach with a psychodynamic perspective.
My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore all experiences or concerns confidentially, honoring the vulnerability and courage that therapy often requires. I integrate psychoeducation because I believe being informed empowers us. I am also passionate about the therapeutic benefits of nature and have served as a wilderness guide.
In my therapeutic work, I seek to blend a client-centered, attachment-focused approach with a psychodynamic perspective.
My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore all experiences or concerns confidentially, honoring the vulnerability and courage that therapy often requires. I integrate psychoeducation because I believe being informed empowers us. I am also passionate about the therapeutic benefits of nature and have served as a wilderness guide.
By using a psychodynamic and object relations model I am able to consider the whole person rather than pure symptom reduction.
I specialize in individual, couple, and family therapy. I have dedicated a significant portion of my training in understanding issues involving trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
By using a psychodynamic and object relations model I am able to consider the whole person rather than pure symptom reduction.
I specialize in individual, couple, and family therapy. I have dedicated a significant portion of my training in understanding issues involving trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
Amy Harper is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in couples. Amy works to help couples in resolving martial conflict and crafting their ideal lives and marriages. Using the best of what Eastern Philosophy and Modern Psychology have to offer, Amy helps to cultivate insight and make the mental shifts necessary to ultimately transform your lives & marriages. Whether you have a partner that is on the same page as you, or you are ready to take the first steps solo and begin your healing journey, change is possible! It actually only takes ONE person to completely transform an entire family system.
Amy Harper is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in couples. Amy works to help couples in resolving martial conflict and crafting their ideal lives and marriages. Using the best of what Eastern Philosophy and Modern Psychology have to offer, Amy helps to cultivate insight and make the mental shifts necessary to ultimately transform your lives & marriages. Whether you have a partner that is on the same page as you, or you are ready to take the first steps solo and begin your healing journey, change is possible! It actually only takes ONE person to completely transform an entire family system.
I specialize in working with adolescents, families, couples, and individuals, utilizing a psychodynamic approach integrated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques.
I provide support to adolescents, families, couples, and individuals facing intricate personal, relational, and emotional challenges. My expertise lies in addressing issues such as trauma, mood disorders, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem. My professional philosophy is cultivating a nurturing, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
I specialize in working with adolescents, families, couples, and individuals, utilizing a psychodynamic approach integrated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques.
I provide support to adolescents, families, couples, and individuals facing intricate personal, relational, and emotional challenges. My expertise lies in addressing issues such as trauma, mood disorders, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem. My professional philosophy is cultivating a nurturing, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
Whyell Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Not accepting new clients
Becoming a therapist was my first choice, a passion I discovered during my sophomore year as an undergrad. Of course, it was not my first major, as I thought I would attend medical school. However, due to a car accident, I had to take a break from classes with laboratory courses, which led me to psychology. The best methods to pique anyone's interest are, in my opinion, abnormal psychology and personality psychology; they started my passion for learning more. After earning my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, I applied for my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialty in Latino Family Studies.
Becoming a therapist was my first choice, a passion I discovered during my sophomore year as an undergrad. Of course, it was not my first major, as I thought I would attend medical school. However, due to a car accident, I had to take a break from classes with laboratory courses, which led me to psychology. The best methods to pique anyone's interest are, in my opinion, abnormal psychology and personality psychology; they started my passion for learning more. After earning my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, I applied for my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialty in Latino Family Studies.
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I am an LPCC and EMDR-trained therapist. My approach to therapy consists of client-focused care and assessment for the stage of change. My theoretical approaches include person-centered, CBT, REBT, solution-focused, and existential therapy. I am a faith-based counselor with diverse experience with different spiritual and religious backgrounds.
I am an LPCC and EMDR-trained therapist. My approach to therapy consists of client-focused care and assessment for the stage of change. My theoretical approaches include person-centered, CBT, REBT, solution-focused, and existential therapy. I am a faith-based counselor with diverse experience with different spiritual and religious backgrounds.
I approach therapy with warmth, compassionate curiosity, and honest reflection, always keeping the focus on the present moment. My work is shaped not only by my academic training but also by my lived experience, which allows me to meet people with authenticity and understanding. As a supportive and open-minded therapist, I see therapy as a collaborative journey. Together, we explore self-discovery, nurture personal awareness, and open space for more authentic connections with others. I believe the therapeutic relationship itself carries a unique power to transform our lives in real and meaningful ways.
I approach therapy with warmth, compassionate curiosity, and honest reflection, always keeping the focus on the present moment. My work is shaped not only by my academic training but also by my lived experience, which allows me to meet people with authenticity and understanding. As a supportive and open-minded therapist, I see therapy as a collaborative journey. Together, we explore self-discovery, nurture personal awareness, and open space for more authentic connections with others. I believe the therapeutic relationship itself carries a unique power to transform our lives in real and meaningful ways.
Sessions with me are focused, light-hearted, insightful and I will help you to directly and immediately gain insight and healing around the issues that cause you distress. Currently accepting short-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts. .
Sessions with me are focused, light-hearted, insightful and I will help you to directly and immediately gain insight and healing around the issues that cause you distress. Currently accepting short-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts. .
If you are looking for a clinician who can help you make sense of symptoms of anxiety, depression, or relationship conflict, I can help. If you want to find out more about how to benefit from the research available through the field of psychology, it can really help to talk to someone like myself, someone who has spent countless hours engrossed in and fascinated by psychology books and journal articles. Psychology has become a science, and the field of psychology can offer help in all kinds of circumstances. If you want or need to talk through something in a safe and welcoming space, I can be the clinician for you.
If you are looking for a clinician who can help you make sense of symptoms of anxiety, depression, or relationship conflict, I can help. If you want to find out more about how to benefit from the research available through the field of psychology, it can really help to talk to someone like myself, someone who has spent countless hours engrossed in and fascinated by psychology books and journal articles. Psychology has become a science, and the field of psychology can offer help in all kinds of circumstances. If you want or need to talk through something in a safe and welcoming space, I can be the clinician for you.
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Life and relationships can be hard. Like really really HARD! I get that.
Sometimes, you need someone who listens and offers insights and tools, that help you get clarity on what you are going through. Therapy is a space for you to work through the issues that are holding you back and keeping you stuck.
Growth happens when you can show up authentically—when you are seen and known. In therapy, I offer the space you need to do the work that will lead to growth and flourishing in your relationships and in life.
My hope is that you leave therapy feeling confident in your ability to handle whatever life throws your way.
Life and relationships can be hard. Like really really HARD! I get that.
Sometimes, you need someone who listens and offers insights and tools, that help you get clarity on what you are going through. Therapy is a space for you to work through the issues that are holding you back and keeping you stuck.
Growth happens when you can show up authentically—when you are seen and known. In therapy, I offer the space you need to do the work that will lead to growth and flourishing in your relationships and in life.
My hope is that you leave therapy feeling confident in your ability to handle whatever life throws your way.
Life happens…life is like the ocean waves; some waves are extremely big, others moderate and lots of ongoing regular small ocean waves/movement. Sometimes we need professional help from a caring and non-partial person. I am here to give you that support, guidance, new perspective, tools and strategies to help support riding the Waves of Life. Life can be complicated but there is ALWAYS and most certainly hope.
Life happens…life is like the ocean waves; some waves are extremely big, others moderate and lots of ongoing regular small ocean waves/movement. Sometimes we need professional help from a caring and non-partial person. I am here to give you that support, guidance, new perspective, tools and strategies to help support riding the Waves of Life. Life can be complicated but there is ALWAYS and most certainly hope.
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! Navigating life can be difficult, confusing, and sometimes lonely. You're no alone, and together we'll develop practical solutions that will help you feel better equipped to handle life's challenges. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma. My focus is on you, setting your goals, and creating a safe environment to be yourself. I use a lot of mindfulness techniques so that you may have the skills you need when processing your emotions. Together, we will work on strategies that will help you navigate challenges in life.
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! Navigating life can be difficult, confusing, and sometimes lonely. You're no alone, and together we'll develop practical solutions that will help you feel better equipped to handle life's challenges. I specialize in working with individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma. My focus is on you, setting your goals, and creating a safe environment to be yourself. I use a lot of mindfulness techniques so that you may have the skills you need when processing your emotions. Together, we will work on strategies that will help you navigate challenges in life.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I want to commend you for considering this part of your healing journey. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, insight, and support. With a background as both a clinical mental health counselor and pastoral leader, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, faith-based struggles, and life transitions. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in creating a safe and respectful space where your voice is heard and your goals matter. Every session is tailored to your unique story—spiritually, emotionally, and personally.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I want to commend you for considering this part of your healing journey. I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, insight, and support. With a background as both a clinical mental health counselor and pastoral leader, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, faith-based struggles, and life transitions. My approach is client-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in creating a safe and respectful space where your voice is heard and your goals matter. Every session is tailored to your unique story—spiritually, emotionally, and personally.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.