In Person Therapists in Rough And Ready, CA

As a therapist, I work with you to help you identify your strengths and empower you to make positive changes in your life. I recognize that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, I use an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported, validated and safe. In 2007, I began my journey working in the counseling filed by helping survivors of domestic violence.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you unsure how to get the life you want? Are you the parent of a child or teen and you can see that they are struggling? Sometimes negative thinking, anxious thoughts, unhealthy relationship patterns, previous traumas, (or something else) holds us back from reaching our true potential. It's during these times, that it's difficult to see your value and the strengths you bring to yourself and others. It doesn't have to stay this way. Therapy is an opportunity for you to work with someone to get the life you have always wanted - and to feel good again!

Life can be difficult yet we need not live in a caravan of despair. We can learn to accept life's challenges with awareness, an open heart and connection to others. Mostly we did not learn how to live while also staying connected to our hearts. We learned closure, codependency, to do for others and not oneself. We learned how to fight, contract, blame, shame, feel guilty. If you are ready to take a journey into the heart, mind and body of your defensive patterning that leaves you unhappy, alone and in despair - I am here, to go with you into the delicate world of the body and subconscious mind, to free you once and for all.

These are challenging, even scary, times for many. People can feel at a loss about how and where to find support. Many people experience an increase in anxiety, depression and PTSD symptoms due to personal and global challenges. If you are struggling, please know there are resources that can help even if you are not able to go out into your community or to a therapist's office. I am offering phone and video chat sessions via Zoom. A recent episode on NPR.org titled, "How to Get Therapy When You Can't Leave the House" might be of interest and helpful. You can also go to www.NPR.org/Life Kit

Are you struggling to find your footing in this difficult new world of ours? Life continues to change and its up to each of us to regroup. I work with clients in the midst of change who are overwhelmed by the demands on their lives from work, school, relationships, or life itself. I see children who have difficulty focusing in school, performing their best, or getting along with others. When children have problems, parents need support too! Families improve when children and parents work together. I also see adults with trouble sleeping, thinking clearly, or reaching goals.

I want to be your sparkle homie (a.k.a. therapist). What does it mean to be a sparkle homie? To me, a sparkle homie is a person who “gets you” where you are at. As a therapist (and sparkle homie), I seek to affirm, understand, and truly see folx. I utilize holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapies to be a partner in folxs’ journeys toward wholeness.

Therapy is a safe place to explore the depths of your being for the purposes of growth. You are invited to safely explore the wonders of your heart while also feeling held in the pain of your darkness and traumas. Your psyche, your heart, your soul and your personal story are ready for you to explore, transmute, alchemize, rediscover, rewrite and heal in a therapeutic container with intention and care. If you feel called to venture on this path, I would be honored to walk beside you in the bravery of your journey towards your authentic and integrated self. I will hold a compassionate & nurturing container for your process.

Having a guide who has experienced life's traumas, and hardships, provides a level of understandings that fosters caring insights. Which encourages deep exploration toward self-discovery. Uncovering internal wisdoms. Where personal courage can lead, allowing an authentic way of being, which becomes the healing process.

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.

Hi! ****I'M NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** Are you needing support and guidance through this challenging time right now? Are you looking to find peace and clarity? Could you use some help navigating a divorce or break-up? Are there parenting issues that need to be worked through? Is there a part of you that really needs some attention and counseling but is scared to reach out? Please call me directly for a free phone consultation. Let's see if we are a good fit...

Are you grieving, fearful, or highly self critical? Do you or a loved one experience disability? Let 's find your unique healing path to more meaning and joy. Together we'll safely explore your distress, find new ways to cope with old problems, and clarify your focus and purpose. Let's discover what part of your life calls for more acceptance and self support, and where ambition and creativity could generate change. And, I'll help you be with the important people in your life with integrity and kindness, including yourself.

Are you struggling with anxiety and/or depression and looking for support? Is trauma from the past affecting your functioning and relationships? Have you recently lost someone and experiencing grief? I offer a warm and compassionate space for you to share you story, process any feelings arising, and further guide you to identify and heal the patterns and wounds that are holding you back. Providing personalized tools and exercises (now including optional Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) to feel well-resourced both in and outside of session, we can work together to create a healing experience that works best for you and your needs.

I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2004 and am currently serving as the Director of the Center for Transformational Therapy in Nevada City. I have developed a process called Awareness-Based Emotional Processing to help my clients expand their feeling capacity and establish emotional well-being individually and in relationship.

If you or your child is suffering from depression, anxiety, relational problems, eating disorders, ADHD, the effect of trauma, grief, loss, as well as a mood or personality disorder, I can help you develop skills in your present life aimed at restoring healthy and meaningful strategies in your daily experience.

Have you been through a lot in your life? Do you sometimes feel beaten down by all that you’ve gone through? Has it left you feeling stuck and anxious? No matter what their stories have been, I sit with my clients and help them to find the joy and freedom in their lives they have longed for. We move from surviving to thriving. My clients walk away recognizing how resilient they are and what it takes to live a fully free life. I make first responders and their families a priority. I keep things real. I know how to laugh, relax and join with my clients in their journeys. It doesn’t have to be this hard.

I offer confidential psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children in a compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental environment. My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and strength-based. It is my belief that we are all unique and one approach does not fit all. I enjoy helping my clients in a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, co-dependency, relationship concerns, parenting, and adoption/foster-care issues. I consider it a privilege to come alongside and support individuals and families as they navigate life's many challenges and joys.

Are overwhelming emotions and self-criticism holding you back from being the parent, partner, or friend you want to be? Do you lay awake at night thinking about mistakes? Just below the surface is a part of you that is exquisite, courageous, and wise. You may need a mental health tune-up, deep work to process an injury, or ongoing support. I'd like to help you see beyond this difficult moment- I'd love to help you enjoy your life more. I'm Melissa Craven, licensed MFT (52019) with an emphasis in Expressive Arts Therapy and over fourteen years at UCSF helping clients like you build skills of creativity and self-compassion.

I am at Kindred Heart Therapy group to provide tele-health therapy to those who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I like to provide a space for my clients that allows them to be honest and real with their thoughts and emotions. My goal is for you to reach your mental health goals. Sessions are tailored to your needs and wants for your mental health. My main priority is to create a warm and safe space in therapy by being collaborative and genuine with clients. I want to help clients live a more authentic lifestyle through a client-centered focus and compassion-focused approach.

I would welcome clients who are seeking insight into their own issues and how those issues relate to their relationships with others. I offer a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental environment in which one can gently be guided toward finding their own answers to the challenges they face in this current, tumultuous world.