Somatic Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA

Therapy can sometimes be a confusing and arduous process, but the potential benefits can be lasting and profound. I work with individuals of all ages, races, genders, and relationship configurations to meet the goals that inspired the journey to begin therapy. Common issues I support clients with include navigating stressful life transitions, processing difficult emotions, healing from painful past experiences, shedding feelings of inadequacy, exploring personal identity, illuminating unhealthy cycles, and cultivating a deeper sense of meaning in their lives.

If you are ready to make a change, you don't have to go it alone. Whether you're seeking therapy to better cope with life's challenges, heal from the past, or have more fulfilling relationships, I work to provide a safe, non-judgmental space based on respect and compassion. By attending to your emotional needs, I can support you in overcoming the difficulties that may feel overwhelming. Sometimes, ruptures in our relationships wound us. The therapeutic relationship can be key to healing. I see my client's resiliency and recognize our ability to overcome adversity and achieve positive outcomes.

Hello there! I am Marlene Wendel, a telehealth-based LCSW working out of Santa Rosa, California. I'm here to help you heal through your challenges with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and PTSD. Over these past 7 years of my career, I have been focusing more and more on helping my clients shed burdens from the past and gain a sense of mastery in their lives. I use modern and effective approaches like EMDR, IFS, ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic therapies which, in combination, really get at the source of our stuck-ness to find that there's a healthy, centered sense of self inside us that can meet the challenges of life.

The word “heal” comes from “to make whole.” Psychotherapy, more aptly psyche-therapy, is a sacred process of tending to the soul wound and waking more fully to one’s aliveness and inherent wholeness. I am deeply passionate about supporting you in healing the fragmented and disowned parts of self that hinder you from living a life of meaningful connections, purposeful self-agency and joy. We work collaboratively to creatively transform unconscious and limiting belief structures, access your resiliencies, welcome emerging truths, skillfully navigate adversity with new tools, and integrate insights for profound and evolving change.

I work with children, adults and couples addressing their emotional issues from an attachment oriented perspective. I have training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy and Somatic Therapy. I respect for Carl Roger's work and also Gestalt Therapy and am a Humanistic therapist. I like working with the child within with my adult clients, helping to heal the emotional wounds from the past. I like mindfully being aware of what is happening in the present moment and connecting with my clients in a caring way. I work somatically focusing on what emotions are present in the body.

The people I work with in therapy often want change in their lives, such as relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, guilt or shame, help navigating difficult situations, LGBT issues, and improved communication between partners/spouses, family members, and friends. I provide the means for my clients to explore issues and the sources of those issues.

Life can be so challenging - bills, relationships, health, children. Oftentimes, it is natural to need help, and therapy can be just what you need to get refocused, increase your stamina and well-being, or simply live your life more richly and joyfully. I have been through my share of challenges, and am so thrilled when I am able to help another navigate and feel better! I mix my clinical skills with my compassion, empathy and personal experience to give clients a professional package that is real, rich and therapeutically sound.

Whatever is troubling you, anxiety or depression, a personal crisis or loss, difficulties with a partner or concern about a child's behavior - relief is possible. I work with individuals, children, teens, adults, couples and families, and treat a wide range of the human experience, including anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, panic attacks, borderline personality disorder, bi-polar conditions and anger management. My approach is character analytic which offers an opportunity for clients to experience a wider range of feelings, resulting in more energy and an ability to move through life's difficulties and experience life's pleasures.

At times in life we experience suffering and struggle. Therapists can help navigate the complexities of life, our patterns, struggles, and pains. I can help clients find balance and relief as well as a sense of hope and purpose in life. For thirty-five years I've helped many find their curious and awake mind, and the wisdom of the body experience. The process of unraveling struggle, reprocessing trauma, learning skills, and awakening is a beautiful life-affirming one. I use ancient traditions such as mindfulness, and current findings to help my clients find their vitality, awareness, and well-being.

The time has come do our healing. The world is changing rapidly and with force and we are being asked to show up and do our work. It is my belief and deep knowing that even though we may feel broken or lost, we are not. It is time to AWAKEN to your divinity and be fully alive! I am here to help you find your way to wellness, to your inner sense of wholeness and connection and to your ability to heal yourself. I am skilled in working with relationship issues, childbirth and parenting, grief and loss, divorce, depression, anxiety, and general personal growth. Let me hold space for you as you dive into your work. You've got this.

Hi, I’m so glad you’ve found my page. Realizing that you can’t keep going the way you are is the first step towards change. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, persistent mental health issues, or trauma—together we can understand what’s happened for you and where you would like to be. I’d love to work with you to create lasting and meaningful change in your life. I work with individuals ranging from 12 years old and up. I also take couples, polyamorous formations, and families. I serve all LGBTQ populations as well as women, men, and non-binary folks. Therapy starts with a 15 minute phone consultation, so give a call and let's talk!

Hello, and Welcome, I'm Devon Maher. I'm a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Mindfulness Based Eco Therapist (Therapy Outdoors) and a Registered Yoga Teacher. I've been working in the mental health field over 10 years and am deeply drawn to this work. I believe in the power and capacity of each human being and their ability to heal. I believe with the right support, understanding, and guidance we all can live with more ease, belonging, and happiness, and live a truly fulfilled life. If you're struggling and want support in living a more fulfilled life, reach out, theres no better time than now.

I believe we all have the ability to change and grow. I work with Individuals and Couples who want to improve their lives. Trauma can keep us stuck in dysregulated emotional states. Isolation can make change difficult. Life transitions can be hard to navigate. Communication with loved ones can be challenging during conflicts. Abandonment and other relationship injuries are best healed in a relationship with a safe and secure person. As you contemplate creating change, you may find yourself in need of help and support. If you find yourself stuck and in emotional pain, collaboration with a therapist can begin your journey to healing.

I enjoy working with couples. The areas of upset often are a map, pointing us to possibilities of potential growth. Your difficulties can become a catalyst for increased intimacy. It's easy for any couple to get off track in efforts to communicate - slipping into blaming or power struggles, rather than your true communications, which can bring you closer and into deeper intimacy and trust. My job is to work together with you to help you develop skills that help reclaim happiness - communication skills, skills in understanding yourself and your partner, skills for building and rebuilding the life you want .

When provided well, therapy becomes one of the most valuable investments of your life, because it provides the foundation for creating a more peaceful and fulfilling existence. I believe we all have an innate ability to live a life of purpose. I am simply a guide to support you in arriving there. You will learn to communicate effectively and create a balanced life through shifting your engrained responses related to your experiences of trauma, relationships and biological aspects.

We all need help sometimes - and I believe it's a sign of strength to reach out for support when you need it. If you are feeling anxious or angry, have difficulty navigating relationships, are feeling unhappy in work, or want help integrating a transformational experience, and appreciate a therapist who is authentic and collaborative, then you've come to the right place. With me you'll learn practical strategies to manage your emotions, change your patterns and increase your overall functioning, leaving you feeling empowered.