Therapists in Sebastopol, CA

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with training in Anthroposophic Psychology and over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations and issues. I have worked on both prevention and treatment with adolescents, teens and adults struggling with mental health concerns, chronic medical difficulties, addiction, trauma and behavioral problems. I take an Anthroposophical approach in assisting individuals and families therapeutically. Inspired by the works of Rudolf Steiner on the physical, soul and spiritual development of the human being, I offer unique insight into the struggles adolescents, teens and adults encounter on our journeys to becoming whole and satisfied people.

I am Marriage and Family therapist licensed in California with over 25 years of experience working as a counselor, social worker and life coach. My approach combines Client Centered, Humanistic, CBT, Narrative, Mindfullness and EMDR techniques. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including life transitions, career challenges, anxiety, depression and trauma recovery. I also have helped many people find their passion and supported them on the path to realizing their dreams

Don't know which way to turn? I'm convinced that part of you DOES know. If you're depressed, anxious, frustrated, confused, or in emotional pain, I will sit with you in that place with love until you hear your own inner wisdom guide you. I will help you access that knowledge through focusing your attention on your emotional body, listening to your unique story, and in many other ways holding a mirror up to YOU. We'll look at unhelpful mental habits you've picked up to survive in this world, and figure out what would work better.

I always begin with careful listening to your needs. Our relationship, and your understanding of yourself, are the keystones. These are much more important than the labels which have been placed on your problem. You may have already received "good advice" from friends and family. A trained and caring professional can help move you beyond the cycles you are stuck in. This is true whether you are seeking couple's counseling or individual therapy. I use emotion-focused, somatic, and psychodynamic approaches. I have completed the EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) externship training program in couples therapy.

Do you sense a "real" you inside that yearns to be fully known? Are you too often in emotional pain, but not sure what to do? We all have times when we feel stuck and just can't get out alone. I will bring years of experience, the best of my professional training, and a warm, engaged, insightful, presence to our work together. You will feel supported and safe as together we explore and loosen the old patterns that have caught you. I can help you discover the satisfying, vibrant life that you've always sensed is possible.

Hello and welcome. I love helping people figure out what is underneath the things that bother them. Then we continue to work together to undo these things that feel stuck. You can then feel more like the you that maybe other people see or the you that you know is in there somewhere.

A wise man once said that all life is relationship. Indeed, we all want to be seen, valued and supported. Connection with ourselves and others is also the most challenging aspect of being human. Often we do not receive the skills to create safe connections or have had experiences that leaves us reluctant to reach out. We can be left feeling alone, anxious, and depressed. We may struggle with communication skills and habits that undermine us and leave us feeling dissatisfied with ourself and our relationships.