Art Therapy in Pacifica, CA
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating art therapy, CBT, IFS, and optional walk and talk sessions to support emotional regulation, confidence, and a greater sense of calm, connection, and security.
You may notice your child or teen is deeply aware of others’ feelings, sensitive to their surroundings, or experiences the world more intensely than those around them. They are often empathetic and thoughtful, yet may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, overwhelm, or feeling misunderstood at home, at school, or with friends. At times, they may try to keep the peace by shrinking themselves, taking on others’ emotions, or holding things inside. You may recognize these same tendencies within yourself. Therapy can help make sense of patterns like holding feelings in, over-adjusting, or balancing care for others with care for yourself.
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, integrating art therapy, CBT, IFS, and optional walk and talk sessions to support emotional regulation, confidence, and a greater sense of calm, connection, and security.
You may notice your child or teen is deeply aware of others’ feelings, sensitive to their surroundings, or experiences the world more intensely than those around them. They are often empathetic and thoughtful, yet may struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, overwhelm, or feeling misunderstood at home, at school, or with friends. At times, they may try to keep the peace by shrinking themselves, taking on others’ emotions, or holding things inside. You may recognize these same tendencies within yourself. Therapy can help make sense of patterns like holding feelings in, over-adjusting, or balancing care for others with care for yourself.
Cameron Wood is a board-certified music therapist who provides a humanistic, interdisciplinary approach with evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed support. She is experienced with the following populations:
Groups and individuals with IEP goals, kids and adults with developmental disabilities, kids and adults in short and long term intensive care units, teens and adults with psychiatric needs, infants with Prematurity and/or Developmental Disability , teens and adults with alcohol and substance abuse, older adults with dementia, and adults and older adults recovering from stroke.
Cameron Wood is a board-certified music therapist who provides a humanistic, interdisciplinary approach with evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed support. She is experienced with the following populations:
Groups and individuals with IEP goals, kids and adults with developmental disabilities, kids and adults in short and long term intensive care units, teens and adults with psychiatric needs, infants with Prematurity and/or Developmental Disability , teens and adults with alcohol and substance abuse, older adults with dementia, and adults and older adults recovering from stroke.
I build rapport by using play, art, humor, and warm interactions.
Life is full of transitions, whether in childhood or adulthood. They are part of life and can be positive or negative. Life will always throw something your way. I'd like to help you through these transitional periods and make the journey smooth and comfortable. Seeking treatment can be a difficult choice but in the end is a rewarding part of life. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, or ADHD. I also offer parenting support around children and teen issues. I also also work with women struggling with pregnancy or postpartum challenges, as well as clients who may be struggling with job/school/relationship issues.
I build rapport by using play, art, humor, and warm interactions.
Life is full of transitions, whether in childhood or adulthood. They are part of life and can be positive or negative. Life will always throw something your way. I'd like to help you through these transitional periods and make the journey smooth and comfortable. Seeking treatment can be a difficult choice but in the end is a rewarding part of life. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, or ADHD. I also offer parenting support around children and teen issues. I also also work with women struggling with pregnancy or postpartum challenges, as well as clients who may be struggling with job/school/relationship issues.
Hi, you! Congrats on taking steps to make changes in your life- it takes a lot of courage to do so. Every one experiences their own unique journeys throughout their life, which may come with various challenges and growth. Some of these challenges may look like feeling stuck, being bought back to previous life experiences, or finding yourself returning to similar destructive patterns. At some point we have to stop and ask ourselves- do I want to continue feeling this way, or is it time to change something?
Hi, you! Congrats on taking steps to make changes in your life- it takes a lot of courage to do so. Every one experiences their own unique journeys throughout their life, which may come with various challenges and growth. Some of these challenges may look like feeling stuck, being bought back to previous life experiences, or finding yourself returning to similar destructive patterns. At some point we have to stop and ask ourselves- do I want to continue feeling this way, or is it time to change something?
Therapy services are tailored to your individual needs using evidence based practices from DBT, Play Therapy and Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychoanalysis.
I am a licensed therapist and certified clinical supervisor assisting people in building self-confidence and self-esteem to overcome the impact of trauma, stress, or adversity. With over 10 years of experience, my therapeutic approach is relaxed yet interactive. The greatest complemented I've ever received from a client was that my style felt "as if they were talking to a friend." I am comfortable working with a range of people and have extensive experience providing therapy to individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities, including people who have used violence or abusive behaviors toward others.
Therapy services are tailored to your individual needs using evidence based practices from DBT, Play Therapy and Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychoanalysis.
I am a licensed therapist and certified clinical supervisor assisting people in building self-confidence and self-esteem to overcome the impact of trauma, stress, or adversity. With over 10 years of experience, my therapeutic approach is relaxed yet interactive. The greatest complemented I've ever received from a client was that my style felt "as if they were talking to a friend." I am comfortable working with a range of people and have extensive experience providing therapy to individuals with severe physical or mental disabilities, including people who have used violence or abusive behaviors toward others.
My approach helps people find their own way via self reflection, self care and self compassion. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults and youth dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, eating disorders, BPD. The modalities used include Internal Family System IFS, trauma informed CBT, EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, CBT and DBT. In my practice, I create a safe and trusting environment, providing people with the emotional support needed to overcome challenging times and make positive adjustments to be and feel your best.
My approach helps people find their own way via self reflection, self care and self compassion. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults and youth dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, eating disorders, BPD. The modalities used include Internal Family System IFS, trauma informed CBT, EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, CBT and DBT. In my practice, I create a safe and trusting environment, providing people with the emotional support needed to overcome challenging times and make positive adjustments to be and feel your best.
Hello, and welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 25 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults in a variety of settings. My specialty is working with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges including self-confidence, anxiety, work/life balance, pregnancy and/or parenting, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and various types of trauma such as sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. I believe everyone can work towards happiness with the right kind of support in their lives.
Hello, and welcome to my page! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 25 years of experience working with children, youth, and adults in a variety of settings. My specialty is working with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges including self-confidence, anxiety, work/life balance, pregnancy and/or parenting, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and various types of trauma such as sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. I believe everyone can work towards happiness with the right kind of support in their lives.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist and Art Therapist.
Therapy is a personal process and finding the right fit with the right therapist makes all the difference. In a non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment, I invite my clients to take risks and explore their challenges wholeheartedly to help understand their issues, gain awareness, overcome their obstacles, and ultimately obtain the tools to lead an empowered life. I offer one free 30-minute phone consultation. Call (650) 455-2547 to determine if we are the right fit. To find out more about my professional background, visit my website.
I am a certified Brainspotting therapist and Art Therapist.
Therapy is a personal process and finding the right fit with the right therapist makes all the difference. In a non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment, I invite my clients to take risks and explore their challenges wholeheartedly to help understand their issues, gain awareness, overcome their obstacles, and ultimately obtain the tools to lead an empowered life. I offer one free 30-minute phone consultation. Call (650) 455-2547 to determine if we are the right fit. To find out more about my professional background, visit my website.
You want to feel seen, understood, and validated in your experience. You want a life that’s more fulfilling. Maybe your past experiences are getting in your way and you’re feeling ready to finally work through them... and maybe even learn to use them as opportunities to grow. Maybe you’re tired of feeling disconnected and lost. Maybe you’re: -Feeling numb to the world around you. -Trying to thrive but feeling burned out. -Feeling down, anxious, overwhelmed, or not like yourself. -Struggling to figure out how to move forward from your past.
You want to feel seen, understood, and validated in your experience. You want a life that’s more fulfilling. Maybe your past experiences are getting in your way and you’re feeling ready to finally work through them... and maybe even learn to use them as opportunities to grow. Maybe you’re tired of feeling disconnected and lost. Maybe you’re: -Feeling numb to the world around you. -Trying to thrive but feeling burned out. -Feeling down, anxious, overwhelmed, or not like yourself. -Struggling to figure out how to move forward from your past.
I also utilize play and art therapy, as well as incorporating music into sessions as needed or appropriate.
I am very easygoing and like to make my clients comfortable to allow them to open at their own pace. I approach everyone very warmly and like to make my clients laugh when appropriate.
I also utilize play and art therapy, as well as incorporating music into sessions as needed or appropriate.
I am very easygoing and like to make my clients comfortable to allow them to open at their own pace. I approach everyone very warmly and like to make my clients laugh when appropriate.
I work with adults and couples and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, and relational issues, using Client Centered Therapy, Art Therapy, and Brainspotting to help them realize their healing potential and start feeling better.
My style of therapy integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Art Therapy and Brainspotting. I believe no two people are alike, and I work with clients to find a path that will help them and me understand what is going on, and sometimes that means going deep into old wounds. In addition, I’ll use proven tools of neuroscience to help free the body.
I work with adults and couples and specialize in anxiety, stress, trauma, and relational issues, using Client Centered Therapy, Art Therapy, and Brainspotting to help them realize their healing potential and start feeling better.
My style of therapy integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Art Therapy and Brainspotting. I believe no two people are alike, and I work with clients to find a path that will help them and me understand what is going on, and sometimes that means going deep into old wounds. In addition, I’ll use proven tools of neuroscience to help free the body.
Life’s challenges can feel isolating, but with the right support, healing and growth are possible. Whether you're seeking relief from stress, working through past experiences, or just need someone to listen, I’m here to help. My approach is humanistic, client-centered, and collaborative—empowering you to share your story, explore your path, and move toward healing and growth.
Life’s challenges can feel isolating, but with the right support, healing and growth are possible. Whether you're seeking relief from stress, working through past experiences, or just need someone to listen, I’m here to help. My approach is humanistic, client-centered, and collaborative—empowering you to share your story, explore your path, and move toward healing and growth.
My name is Amanda Gonzalez, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a registered art therapist in the state of California and New Jersey.
In my work as a registered art therapist, I utilize creative interventions to support my clients in understanding and expressing difficult emotions and discovering deeper aspects of their mental health.
My name is Amanda Gonzalez, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and a registered art therapist in the state of California and New Jersey.
In my work as a registered art therapist, I utilize creative interventions to support my clients in understanding and expressing difficult emotions and discovering deeper aspects of their mental health.
Needing a queer therapist? My focus as a therapist is serving LGBTQ+, gender non-binary, & transgender adults, adolescents, & couples/polycules in California. I offer EMDR and IFS-informed Parts Work for trauma recovery and building stronger relationships. For couples/polycules, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to teach confidence in conflict resolution and expressing more vulnerable needs. Engaging in therapy now is more important than ever, especially in response to our current political climate and backlash of incredible disrespect toward the LGBTQ+ community. Living our best lives is the strongest form of resistance!
Needing a queer therapist? My focus as a therapist is serving LGBTQ+, gender non-binary, & transgender adults, adolescents, & couples/polycules in California. I offer EMDR and IFS-informed Parts Work for trauma recovery and building stronger relationships. For couples/polycules, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to teach confidence in conflict resolution and expressing more vulnerable needs. Engaging in therapy now is more important than ever, especially in response to our current political climate and backlash of incredible disrespect toward the LGBTQ+ community. Living our best lives is the strongest form of resistance!
Welcome. Take a moment to thank yourself for considering therapy and doing something for yourself. My priority is to develop a safe and collaborative environment in which I guide you toward recognizing your potential, strengths, and ability to solve problems. I focus on supporting people struggling with anxiety, mood, and trauma/stressor disorders, as well as general life stress. I use a compassionate, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach to help you better understand and navigate the highs and lows that naturally happen throughout life.
Welcome. Take a moment to thank yourself for considering therapy and doing something for yourself. My priority is to develop a safe and collaborative environment in which I guide you toward recognizing your potential, strengths, and ability to solve problems. I focus on supporting people struggling with anxiety, mood, and trauma/stressor disorders, as well as general life stress. I use a compassionate, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach to help you better understand and navigate the highs and lows that naturally happen throughout life.
Donna C Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RSP
Pacifica, CA 94044
Not accepting new clients
For over 20 years, I have worked in urban and suburban schools before transitioning to private practice in 2020. K-5 has been my most recent focus, and have worked with middle and high school students in previous years. I have supported students with anxiety, social and behavioral challenges, mood, grief, and attention difficulties. Working collaboratively with parents we can help your child feel a sense of belonging, uncover the frustrations and worry, relieve symptoms of anxiety, and reduce the anger and behavioral challenges using a strength-based approach. I'm here to help!
For over 20 years, I have worked in urban and suburban schools before transitioning to private practice in 2020. K-5 has been my most recent focus, and have worked with middle and high school students in previous years. I have supported students with anxiety, social and behavioral challenges, mood, grief, and attention difficulties. Working collaboratively with parents we can help your child feel a sense of belonging, uncover the frustrations and worry, relieve symptoms of anxiety, and reduce the anger and behavioral challenges using a strength-based approach. I'm here to help!
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With over 10 years of experience in early childhood neurodevelopment, I specialize in comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations, therapy, parent coaching, and social skills groups for children ages 0-16. I founded TRAIN to provide thoughtful, therapeutic assessments that go beyond a yes/no diagnosis—helping families truly understand their child’s strengths, needs, and next steps. My approach is neurodivergent-affirming, collaborative, and deeply supportive, ensuring that families not only receive answers but also the guidance and tools needed to move forward with confidence.
With over 10 years of experience in early childhood neurodevelopment, I specialize in comprehensive autism and developmental evaluations, therapy, parent coaching, and social skills groups for children ages 0-16. I founded TRAIN to provide thoughtful, therapeutic assessments that go beyond a yes/no diagnosis—helping families truly understand their child’s strengths, needs, and next steps. My approach is neurodivergent-affirming, collaborative, and deeply supportive, ensuring that families not only receive answers but also the guidance and tools needed to move forward with confidence.
Therapy is different for everyone but it's always done mindfully through a careful process of bringing into light those parts of ourselves that have been hidden, misunderstood or simply need to be shared in order to heal. We can use many types of resources while doing the work to ensure that the process feels safe, including EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. Most importantly it's a collaborative effort which includes your own wisdom and clear understanding. Let's work to weave together new perspectives and insights. It's my privilege to work with you as we take steps toward a higher quality of life.
Therapy is different for everyone but it's always done mindfully through a careful process of bringing into light those parts of ourselves that have been hidden, misunderstood or simply need to be shared in order to heal. We can use many types of resources while doing the work to ensure that the process feels safe, including EMDR which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing. Most importantly it's a collaborative effort which includes your own wisdom and clear understanding. Let's work to weave together new perspectives and insights. It's my privilege to work with you as we take steps toward a higher quality of life.
You’re tired of pretending to be someone you’re not just to get through the day. You feel like no one truly understands you—and even when you try to explain, it comes out wrong. You're exhausted from masking, from analyzing every social interaction, from trying to "pass" in a world that wasn't built for your brain. Deep down, you wonder if being your full self means being alone forever. If you're neurodivergent, late-diagnosed, or navigating life with BPD, you deserve a space where you don’t have to explain or shrink yourself. You belong here, exactly as you are.
You’re tired of pretending to be someone you’re not just to get through the day. You feel like no one truly understands you—and even when you try to explain, it comes out wrong. You're exhausted from masking, from analyzing every social interaction, from trying to "pass" in a world that wasn't built for your brain. Deep down, you wonder if being your full self means being alone forever. If you're neurodivergent, late-diagnosed, or navigating life with BPD, you deserve a space where you don’t have to explain or shrink yourself. You belong here, exactly as you are.
Are you struggling to cope with the daily flood of distressing news on your social media feed? Is the weight of late stage capitalism taking a toll on your mental and emotional wellbeing? Feeling anxious or depressed lately? The good news is you're probably human and experiencing a normal response to an abnormal situation. The truth of the matter is we are living in unprecedented times and there's no shame in needing support!
Are you struggling to cope with the daily flood of distressing news on your social media feed? Is the weight of late stage capitalism taking a toll on your mental and emotional wellbeing? Feeling anxious or depressed lately? The good news is you're probably human and experiencing a normal response to an abnormal situation. The truth of the matter is we are living in unprecedented times and there's no shame in needing support!
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Art Therapy
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.