Compassion Focused Therapists in Petaluma, CA

Zehra Santos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She incorporates an eclectic and integrative therapeutic approach, she is down to earth & has an open communication style, prioritizing your needs, goals, and comfort level. Zehra's focus is helping those heal from anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, and women's issues, among others. I use an eclectic and integrative approach using various approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance, and commitment therapy, psychodynamic approach, and other evidence-based practices. I typically work with adult individuals who are 18 years old and over.

I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents & families in a variety of settings. I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD & parenting issues. I engage with clients through play & art therapy as well as cognitive & behavioral approaches while providing a safe environment to talk. I also help clients learn appropriate coping skills and communication strategies. I believe compassion, understanding & humor are key to working with youth & families. I am trained in Trauma Focused Treatment & work collaboratively with children, adolescents & their families. Please check out my website www.jennifermorehousemft.com.

I have a special interest in working with men to improve their relationships. Maybe your marriage or partnership is on the rocks. You might be divorced/post break up and wondering what lies ahead, not wanting to repeat the same mistake twice. Have you had difficulty finding love or maintaining close ties with people you care about? I can help. For the last 20 years, I've been helping men have better relationships. I offer my genuine care, straight talk, and a sense of humor. Together we get to the bottom of it and find a new way forward.

I work from a depth perspective and emphasize respect and compassion in my work with people of all ages, engaging with my clients interactively to support healing and growth.

Feel like you aren't living your best life? Are you looking to relieve discomfort from stress, trauma, or grief? Hoping to experience more satisfying relationships and fulfill your potential? People seek help because they want to feel better. While the course of therapy depends on many variables, when you work with me you get an expert in the art of listening which opens paths that are found in deep collaborative work in an environment of trust and safety. I am committed to working with care, efficiency and an intensity that can help reduce or alleviate your symptoms in as short a time as possible.

My approach to therapy helps you access your best self, break old patterns and move into the life you want to have internally and in relationship to others and our society. Often times, you know in your heart-mind how you want to be in the world, but your body, emotions and societal patterns keep activating thoughts, behaviors or experiences that don't serve your highest self. Through paying attention to 'how' this programming happens, becoming mindful of what the triggers feel like, we can create pathways to change those patterns. Please contact me for a 15 minute connection call.

Do you feel stuck? Would you like to make changes in your life, but aren't sure how? My practice is devoted to helping you get unstuck, find answers, gain personal insight and increase satisfaction in your life. I will help you make important shifts in your life and find increased happiness with yourself and your relationships. My objective is to connect with you, understand what happened to you, and your needs and goals. I am from Palo Alto where I lived most of my live and now residing in Petaluma. I offer virtual sessions by Zoom, FaceTime, or phone.

We have all, at one point or another, found ourselves in a place of feeling confused, angry, depressed, worried, betrayed, or abandoned and need a place to feel safe, supported, and accepted. I am dedicated to providing this space for you and assisting you in navigating life's troubled waters. Together we can heal the parts that may feel "broken" and "lost." I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills.

There comes a time when we want to make a positive change in our lives - and sometimes we need support from someone outside ourselves. I honor your courage in the uncertainty of change, and am here to support you. Together we can navigate your core beliefs and patterns, shift that which no longer serves you, and uncover your innate capacity for healing. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, fear, loneliness, loss, transition, doubt, relationship challenges, I provide an empowering compassionate space for you to gain insight and work through these difficult challenges.

You are interested in counseling because you need help with anxiety or addiction. You are open to trying mindfulness, meditation, exercise or whatever it takes to heal. Its ok with you if therapy includes a little tough love because you don't need someone to cosign your BS. And... you also want someone who can listen to you and offer empathy and compassion. Additionally, you reached out to me because you thought we would be a good fit. You are my ideal client. You know what you want and you aren't afraid to do the work!

My experience over the past 20+ years has been in helping people cope and grow as a result of painful, confusing, conflict-filled or frightening patterns and/or life experiences. I am gentle and respectful and provide a safe and supportive environment that ensures emotional safety. In light of the the pandemic, I'm offering virtual, video-conference sessions over a HIPPA-compliant, online meeting site, Doxy.

Hello, I am Alina King, and I am a trilingual mental health therapist with specialties in dual diagnosis, chemical dependency, codependency, parenting, relationships and communication. Being an immigrant myself, I also have personal understanding of immigrants challenges.

My clients are NeuroDivergent individuals or their families and supports whose experience of the world is overwhelming. They are in need of hope, encouragement and direction in order to feel whole and valued. Their overwhelm has led to frustration and uncertainty over possibilities, and what to do next. They arrive, feeling unsafe in their environments, unable to communicate so they are understood, and unappreciated for who they truly are. By establishing a safe relationship and working environment we create the tools necessary to be heard, seen and appreciated. These are the missing cornerstones of their growth and expansion.

I offer somatic psychotherapy for couples, individuals and loved ones. During our sessions we'll make room for that which is most challenging and dear to your heart, promoting more relief and connection within your life and your relationships. Along the way, I'll blend clinical expertise with intuitive support, always providing warmth, realness and most importantly, company.

If you are suffering, struggling to connect, or to find stability and progress in life, the process of therapy can support your growth and self esteem through these challenges. I work primarily with adults, couples, and teens on specific issues such as anxiety, emotional dis-regulation, relationship stress, trauma or loss, difficult transitions, and family or career development. Engaging in therapy can be the first step toward creating more balance and confidence in what matters most to you.

My aim is to help you connect with your authentic self, to facilitate the natural expression of peace and happiness, and to honor your deepest nature. Together we will bring gentle attention to the mind, body, and spirit, and in so doing, begin to unwind old beliefs and patterns that no longer serve your highest good. I integrate somatic awareness, self-inquiry, imagination, mindfulness, EMDR, Internal Family Systems theory, and attention to the therapeutic relationship, with the goal of helping you move towards greater happiness and well being.

Therapy will open new doors for you, allow you to gain insight into your struggles, and create movement toward healing. I specialize in supporting women, families, and couples through difficult times such as parenting, chronic illness, marriage conflicts, grief and loss, parenting children with disabilities, cultural loss and trauma, anxiety/depression, and work-related stressors. Recovery and leading a life of fulfillment is truly possible. Take the first step toward finding hope and leading an authentic, love-filled life.

Hello, my name is Claudia E. Sanchez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to counseling is client centered. I've been a therapist for 16 years and have always strived to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients. I work with adults who are going through anything from daily stress to PTSD due to a chronic history of trauma and abuse. My work has been primarily with underserved populations including Spanish-speaking communities.

Are you finding the stresses of living and being in relationships overwhelming? Are you feeling distant from your partner, child, or workmate? Are you feeling distressed in relationship, not at ease with yourself? Sometimes our challenges, both personal and with other people, feel beyond our capacity to encompass. I work with you to find the places of disconnection within yourself and within your relationships. We work together to experience in body, mind and emotion, the best you can bring to your life, no matter the challenges. The result is transforming for your experience of yourself and your connection to others.