Therapists in Placer County, CA

Heartstrings Counseling was established as a Non-Profit Corporation in 2013. Our counselors are highly trained and supervised, with compassionate hearts, whose desire is to walk alongside you in your life-journey on a path to more peace, love, joy and hope We would love to talk further with you about our services. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

I enjoy working with a variety of clients; families, individuals, adults, and teens. Nothing is more fulfilling to me than being a witness to someone's healing from their pain and moving on to live their life! I get excited when I work with families who come in at their wits' end about how they will ever get along, and, magically, after working together, they all learn how to communicate effectively and enjoy each other. Give me a call and let's get going!

Do you want to transform your life into something new? Do you want to live a more joyful, peaceful and meaningful life? With over 11 years of experience helping clients accomplish these goals and other dreams, we can walk the journey together to bring healing and wholeness in your life. I have helped people of many ages and backgrounds to overcome past trauma, anxiety, depression, conflicts, alter dysfunctional patterns and realize their potential, and find healing and fulfillment. I offer therapy in a compassionate and nonjudgmental way and create a safe environment.

You are struggling. Your life isn't what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal-oriented. I have 20 years experience working with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also integrate neurofeedback training into our work together. Neurofeedback uses the EEG (which neurologists also use) to teach you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I studied Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University, and am Board Certified in Biofeedback.

Do you want to bring your mind, body, and spirit into balance? My goal is to listen to your whole state of health and then access my toolbox for an individualized holistic treatment plan. I love working with clients who have a wide variety of issues and assisting them to reignite their passion for life and dream the ideal world into being. I can help you fall in love with yourself and gain self-compassion and acceptance. Negative core beliefs will be explored and restructured into positive beliefs. I am a Reiki energy healer, so I incorporate energy practices and am often informed intuitively in session.

Are you feeling stuck, depressed and are finding it hard to feel joy in most things? Are your nerves getting on your nerves? Do you look in the mirror and ask, “Who are you and what have you done with the happy and confident person I used to know?” Life can be challenging and when faced with adversity, moving forward can seem impossible. Even if you aren't having current feelings of anxiety or depression but find yourself going through a tough time, have sporadic feelings of overwhelm, or are frustrated by loved ones and feel powerless, you can use support. That's what I like to be for my clients, a reliable support & a safe place.

Healthy relationships are the bedrock of our lives—mature, stable, mutually loving and nurturing connections that help us thrive and enjoy the world around us. They’re what we hope for. But many of us struggle in one or more of our relationships, whether with people; with things such as food, finances, substances, or activities; even with ourselves. The result? Fear. Anxiety. Depression. Unhealthy ways of coping. Even our physical health can suffer from the stress. But there is hope! You can heal from even a severely dysfunctional past or a traumatic experience. Let me help you unstick and move toward a healthy, satisfying future.

We as human beings desire and long for fulfilling relationships and a sense that we are living to our fullest potential. Many of us along our paths face challenges to achieving our dreams that might make us feel like we are repeating the same mistakes or just feel stuck in not knowing how to move forward. Whether you are facing urgent life challenges and need immediate attention and assistance or you have long-term concerns which require compassionate inquiry, I am here to support you and your needs.

GASLIGHTING; NARCISSIST ABUSE; CODEPENDENCY; TOXIC ATTACHMENT; HI-CONFLICT RELATIONSHIP: Gaslighting is a form of psychological/emotional abuse where the abuser manipulates situations repeatedly to trick the victim into doubting his/her own memory, perception & sanity. You're accused of doing something that you know you didn't do or say. Often belittled, demeaned, and raged upon. You walk on eggshells & constantly need to watch what you say for fear your partner might blow up. You often feel confused & now distrust yourself; have trouble making decisions & feel like you lost yourself or don't know the person you used to be.

Rachel is a licensed clinician who has over ten years experience serving children and families. She values cultivating a trust based relationship to promote effective healing work. Parent partnership is critical to the effectiveness of child therapy and is integrated into weekly sessions to aid each child’s long-term goals.

Life is complex and requires continual adaptation. I am passionate about helping people find a pathway through difficult times by validating their experiences, identifying unhelpful patterns, finding new solutions, and working towards healing. Healing is a process that requires feeling safe in a caring, non-judgmental environment. Each person has their own story to make sense of, and befriend. I am here to provide a down to earth approach and trusting space for you to expand your awareness, coping skills, problem solving, and distress tolerance. Being heard and feeling understood can help in all our other relationships.

Are you or someone you love struggling with stress or life transitions? Please know that there is hope. My approach is down-to-earth and very practical. I believe it is important to feel comfortable and secure with a therapist and it is my responsibility to provide that environment for my clients. I have a passion for people and a desire to meet them where they are. We all have a need to be understood. I have a Master’s of Science in Counseling and am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I work with adult individuals, couples, adolescents & families. I offer online, phone and in-person appointments.

YOU are the most important person in your life. Everything you feel, think, and communicate impacts others and vice versa. If you have reached a point in your life where the relationship with yourself or others feels out of balance, there is hope in therapy. Everyone has a story and I am here to listen to yours and help you develop tools to alleviate the stress you are feeling. In a relaxed, accepting environment, we can explore ways to experience more peace, confidence, problem-solving skills, improved relationships, and joy.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling to deal with life changes or trauma? If so, counseling is a fantastic option to help heal and move through these difficult experiences. I believe a positive relationship is the most important aspect for change and strive to connect with everyone I work with. I meet individuals where they are in their lives, accepting them for who they are and supporting them through the changes the would like to make. I also utilize a technique called Brainspotting to help decrease emotional reactivity and trauma symptoms.

Ready to start doing something different to create the life you desire? “Are you finding yourself up at night feeling overwhelmed with doing the same thing again tomorrow. You feel like you are alone in a sea of people who know you but do not understand. You may feel irritable or sad that you are at a point in your life where you desire change but do not know where to start.” I would like to help. You feel that adults should not need help with our life issues. You have a desire for change but the inability to create it. This can be a difficult place to be. This is not what you pictured for yourself not at this time, not at this age.

Relief from distress. Initially this is what brings most people into therapy. Emotional pain is difficult to express and can feel isolating. Making the first move to get help for your anxiety, depression, self loathing or communication problems requires that you trust the therapist at the other end. I hope that a personal, caring approach can help you put your life in order. Your immediate concerns and goals are my primary interest.

It can be difficult and uncomfortable to talk to someone we barely know about our thoughts and feelings, especially if they are upsetting to us. At some point in our lives, we will need someone to walk with us for awhile. Therapy is about me walking with you. I consider this a privilege and love helping people see how valuable they are, no matter what they have gone through.

When people undergo traumatic events, it is common for them to feel as if everything is falling apart. Traumatic events can leave us with feelings of sadness, anxiousness, and other types of negative emotions that can be accurately traced back to a source of central incident or series of events for recovery process. Finding this source is important because it allows safe access to reduce unwanted impulses and promotes healing of emotional and physiological responses. As a therapist, I use a variety of techniques helping people to reconnect their mind-body balance, promote authentic completeness, and gain comfort of being yourself.