Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA

"Teens are tough!" The challenges of adolescence and young adulthood can be difficult and disruptive to a family. In today's fast paced society there are times when we need extra help navigating the ups and downs. Let me help. I have over 15 years of experience working with families, adolescents and individuals using a range of treatment modalities including; cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, and positive psychology.

Congratulations on taking this step, especially at this difficult, pandemic time. We can speak via phone, zoom, or FaceTime. In nearly 40 years of treatment, I have assisted many clients on the spectrum which ranges from: curiosity about past lives, managing minor life changes or ADHD assessments, to more complex issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Unexpected life events, difficult phase-of-life issues, loss, and trauma are often painful and intense. I can help you to explore and to understand the thoughts and feelings which underlie your current concerns, whether they are new or have existed since childhood.

When I work with the pain of depression, anxiety, fear, isolation or trauma, often my clients' inclinations are to resist it, to stuff it, to pretend it's not happening or to judge themselves for these seemingly intrusive feelings. What if these emotions are surfacing because your mind and body wisdom are giving you the signal, through these experiences that your attentiveness and compassion are being requested? I believe that emotions arise to move through and to assist us in growth and well-being. They contain important messages of wholeness. It is a privilege to witness your unique expression as an individual.

Are you curious about your own moods and patterns? Have you always wanted to understand yourself better? Do you feel that you could feel so much happier if you had new or better coping skills? My approach to psychotherapy is to use my years of experience working with people who are open, eager to learn and who are craving a life that is more fulfilling with less worry, self-disparagement and suffering. I have a practical, down to earth style that will let you feel safe and open to growth and change.

I am providing virtual therapy for clients seeking Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. As a therapist who specializes in the treatment of traumatic stress, sexual trauma, and anxiety disorders, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, heal from past trauma, and develop the tools and skills they need to manage their symptoms and live more fulfilling lives. IFS and EMDR are both evidence-based treatments that have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms of trauma and anxiety.