Therapists in Sebastopol, CA
Kiva Shaw is a transpersonal therapist who brings a deeply human-centered, attuned presence to their work. As a trans non-binary practitioner, Kiva offers an affirming and grounded space where clients are met with authenticity, respect, and care. They have a natural capacity to sit with people in the fullness of their experience, honoring each person.
Kiva Shaw is a transpersonal therapist who brings a deeply human-centered, attuned presence to their work. As a trans non-binary practitioner, Kiva offers an affirming and grounded space where clients are met with authenticity, respect, and care. They have a natural capacity to sit with people in the fullness of their experience, honoring each person.
You may feel stuck, struggling to adjust to loss or grief, feeling anxious or depressed, or in a state of feeling lost. I provide a space where you can identify and address overwhelming challenges. I aim to help you become aware of strengths you have to facilitate you to feel equipped to address challenges and help you move towards achieving a wanted quality of life.
You may feel stuck, struggling to adjust to loss or grief, feeling anxious or depressed, or in a state of feeling lost. I provide a space where you can identify and address overwhelming challenges. I aim to help you become aware of strengths you have to facilitate you to feel equipped to address challenges and help you move towards achieving a wanted quality of life.
Many of the clients I work with are carrying a lot. They may look like they're functioning on the outside—working, parenting, caregiving, and showing up for others—while internally feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 10 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges and transitions.
Many of the clients I work with are carrying a lot. They may look like they're functioning on the outside—working, parenting, caregiving, and showing up for others—while internally feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 10 years of experience supporting individuals through life's challenges and transitions.
Nicole M Annaloro
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Not accepting new clients
With over 20 years of experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their stories. My approach emphasizes open conversation and genuine connection, allowing us to navigate life's challenges together.
With over 20 years of experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their stories. My approach emphasizes open conversation and genuine connection, allowing us to navigate life's challenges together.
What's important to know about me is that I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. Most therapists have a course or two before and/or after graduate school. With over 40 years in practice, the last 16 years have been devoted to training and certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. and Individuals. While couples therapy usually refers to romantic partners, EFT is effective in repairing hurts and conflicts between family members and friends as well. EFT is an exceptionally well researched and empirically validated treatment for distressed couples.
What's important to know about me is that I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. Most therapists have a course or two before and/or after graduate school. With over 40 years in practice, the last 16 years have been devoted to training and certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. and Individuals. While couples therapy usually refers to romantic partners, EFT is effective in repairing hurts and conflicts between family members and friends as well. EFT is an exceptionally well researched and empirically validated treatment for distressed couples.
When you repeatedly find yourself in the same type of negative relationship, counseling can offer insight and support. If your relationships are causing you stress or impacting your daily life, it's a sign you may need some help. Even though relationships involve more than one person, ultimately, the only person you can change is you. With the tools and support of a trusted therapist, you can learn to set healthy boundaries and release unrealistic expectations. Oftentimes, simply gaining a new perspective on your own behavior can open the door to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
When you repeatedly find yourself in the same type of negative relationship, counseling can offer insight and support. If your relationships are causing you stress or impacting your daily life, it's a sign you may need some help. Even though relationships involve more than one person, ultimately, the only person you can change is you. With the tools and support of a trusted therapist, you can learn to set healthy boundaries and release unrealistic expectations. Oftentimes, simply gaining a new perspective on your own behavior can open the door to healthier and more satisfying relationships.
They did it again - the same thing they've promised to change...so many times. It's the same argument on repeat between you and your partner—and nothing changes. You love each other, but you're so tired of ending up in pain, furious yet feeling helpless... wondering if you'll ever feel the way you did in the beginning - madly in love. Now it’s hard to even talk at times, you could cut the tension with a knife, and you’re drifting further and further apart.
I focus on helping couples like you—high achievers and California professionals, and those managing ADHD or life stress—heal together, rebuild trust, and a life you truly desire.
They did it again - the same thing they've promised to change...so many times. It's the same argument on repeat between you and your partner—and nothing changes. You love each other, but you're so tired of ending up in pain, furious yet feeling helpless... wondering if you'll ever feel the way you did in the beginning - madly in love. Now it’s hard to even talk at times, you could cut the tension with a knife, and you’re drifting further and further apart.
I focus on helping couples like you—high achievers and California professionals, and those managing ADHD or life stress—heal together, rebuild trust, and a life you truly desire.
My approach is flexible, client-centered, and utilizes mindfulness-based interventions throughout the entire healing journey. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each specific client. Tenets of CBT, DBT, & solution-focused approaches are always incorporated. The depth-oriented approaches, such as psychoanalysis, are also integrated to facilitate transformative therapeutic engagements. We will initially focus on building safety and trust, which form the foundation of any successful therapy.
My approach is flexible, client-centered, and utilizes mindfulness-based interventions throughout the entire healing journey. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each specific client. Tenets of CBT, DBT, & solution-focused approaches are always incorporated. The depth-oriented approaches, such as psychoanalysis, are also integrated to facilitate transformative therapeutic engagements. We will initially focus on building safety and trust, which form the foundation of any successful therapy.
I provide integrative psychotherapy for adults, couples, teens and families. I incorporate empirically validated methods in our work together. These include EMDR, CBT, DBT, and humanistic modalities for individuals and the Gottman method, EFT, and Imago Relationship Therapy for couples and families. Your concerns are my focus as we work together to develop solutions. I offer parenting support, divorce support, and grief support for individuals and families. I am also uniquely experienced in working with families and individuals with special needs, especially youth and adults with ADHD and those on the Autism Spectrum.
I provide integrative psychotherapy for adults, couples, teens and families. I incorporate empirically validated methods in our work together. These include EMDR, CBT, DBT, and humanistic modalities for individuals and the Gottman method, EFT, and Imago Relationship Therapy for couples and families. Your concerns are my focus as we work together to develop solutions. I offer parenting support, divorce support, and grief support for individuals and families. I am also uniquely experienced in working with families and individuals with special needs, especially youth and adults with ADHD and those on the Autism Spectrum.
For many people, the wounds that most need tending are the ones we’ve learned to keep at a distance. My work is to help make them feel safe enough to explore. Through understanding, curiosity, and warm humor, the sense of isolation that can accompany suffering is invited to transform into an experience of being truly seen and heard.
For many people, the wounds that most need tending are the ones we’ve learned to keep at a distance. My work is to help make them feel safe enough to explore. Through understanding, curiosity, and warm humor, the sense of isolation that can accompany suffering is invited to transform into an experience of being truly seen and heard.
Reaching out for help can be a hurdle on its own, you don’t have to do the rest alone. Everyone has an inherent drive toward health and wholeness that will flourish if provided the right conditions. Together we can create those conditions through new relational experiences that allow for a deeper exploration of you and how you interact with the world. From a place of safety and support you may find more self understanding, and more self compassion which opens pathways to being that feel more authentic to who you are.
Reaching out for help can be a hurdle on its own, you don’t have to do the rest alone. Everyone has an inherent drive toward health and wholeness that will flourish if provided the right conditions. Together we can create those conditions through new relational experiences that allow for a deeper exploration of you and how you interact with the world. From a place of safety and support you may find more self understanding, and more self compassion which opens pathways to being that feel more authentic to who you are.
Lily is a firm believer that healing happens in relationship, and not alone. Whether it’s in individual or relationship therapy, she will be with you every step of the way, lovingly guiding you to experience yourself and your relationships in ways you’ve never known, but longed for. Lily’s extensive training in developmental and relational trauma equips her to support her clients with attachment-wounding healing at the deepest level, freeing them from lifelong patterns of holding and inauthenticity
Lily is a firm believer that healing happens in relationship, and not alone. Whether it’s in individual or relationship therapy, she will be with you every step of the way, lovingly guiding you to experience yourself and your relationships in ways you’ve never known, but longed for. Lily’s extensive training in developmental and relational trauma equips her to support her clients with attachment-wounding healing at the deepest level, freeing them from lifelong patterns of holding and inauthenticity
This human journey is dynamic and asks so much of us at times. Many of us find ourselves struggling internally or in our relationships and it is these moments that I am here for you. Like most of us, I imagine you want freedom from inner oppressive paradigms, an ability to cultivate and utilize resources that help you navigate swift currents or unknown terrain, and perhaps above all to be deeply understood.
This human journey is dynamic and asks so much of us at times. Many of us find ourselves struggling internally or in our relationships and it is these moments that I am here for you. Like most of us, I imagine you want freedom from inner oppressive paradigms, an ability to cultivate and utilize resources that help you navigate swift currents or unknown terrain, and perhaps above all to be deeply understood.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples. I provide both short and long term treatment for people looking to enhance self-awareness while developing healthy coping mechanisms. Building upon these just these two areas will improve the quality of your life They are key to establishing a positive sense of self, making important behavioral changes, and creating more fulfilling relationships.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples. I provide both short and long term treatment for people looking to enhance self-awareness while developing healthy coping mechanisms. Building upon these just these two areas will improve the quality of your life They are key to establishing a positive sense of self, making important behavioral changes, and creating more fulfilling relationships.
Greetings & welcome to my profile! I'm a Clinical Psychologist based out of Sebastopol, CA. I tailor an eclectic therapeutic framework that works for you. A variety of approaches such as Mindfulness, CBT, IFS, DBT, and psychodynamic therapies are integrated into a flexible approach that can effectively support your growth. We will work to increase the capacity to regulate emotion, resolve conflict, process past experiences, and work towards solutions that resolve the challenges you are currently facing.
Greetings & welcome to my profile! I'm a Clinical Psychologist based out of Sebastopol, CA. I tailor an eclectic therapeutic framework that works for you. A variety of approaches such as Mindfulness, CBT, IFS, DBT, and psychodynamic therapies are integrated into a flexible approach that can effectively support your growth. We will work to increase the capacity to regulate emotion, resolve conflict, process past experiences, and work towards solutions that resolve the challenges you are currently facing.
I believe that humans inherently possess the ability to grow and change, and I want to work collaboratively with you to identify deep rooted narratives, build on your existing strengths, and make the changes you want to make in your life. If you are suffering from trauma, mental health issues, relationship issues, or are challenged dealing with the stressors of daily life, we can work on it together.
I believe that humans inherently possess the ability to grow and change, and I want to work collaboratively with you to identify deep rooted narratives, build on your existing strengths, and make the changes you want to make in your life. If you are suffering from trauma, mental health issues, relationship issues, or are challenged dealing with the stressors of daily life, we can work on it together.
I have over twenty years experience and serve a broad spectrum of clients. I see myself as very interactive. I provide support, and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I help clients to confront interpersonal patterns, that were often developed early in life as self-protective, but now get in the way of their connections with self and others. I work with couples to help stop the blaming/shaming cycles that can develop from feeling misunderstood.
I have over twenty years experience and serve a broad spectrum of clients. I see myself as very interactive. I provide support, and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I help clients to confront interpersonal patterns, that were often developed early in life as self-protective, but now get in the way of their connections with self and others. I work with couples to help stop the blaming/shaming cycles that can develop from feeling misunderstood.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with 35 years experience in helping families, couples and individuals improve their relationships and develop as individuals. In an atmosphere of safety and respect, your core issues and problems will be understood from the perspective that we are all in ongoing developmental flux. Our work together will be approached collaboratively with your personal history providing the context from which we construct a plan for optimizing your experience of growth and change. Finally, we will work to integrate these changes into your life.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with 35 years experience in helping families, couples and individuals improve their relationships and develop as individuals. In an atmosphere of safety and respect, your core issues and problems will be understood from the perspective that we are all in ongoing developmental flux. Our work together will be approached collaboratively with your personal history providing the context from which we construct a plan for optimizing your experience of growth and change. Finally, we will work to integrate these changes into your life.
Many of the clients who come to me have already spent years in therapy or personal growth work but still feel stuck in the same painful patterns. They may understand why they struggle, yet they haven’t experienced the deeper healing and transformation they are seeking.
Why do we suffer so much in our relationships? Why are we afraid of love? Why do we stay in less fulfilling places in life rather than taking the steps to create something more meaningful? I believe these struggles often invite us to look deeper and reconnect with a wiser part of ourselves.
Many of the clients who come to me have already spent years in therapy or personal growth work but still feel stuck in the same painful patterns. They may understand why they struggle, yet they haven’t experienced the deeper healing and transformation they are seeking.
Why do we suffer so much in our relationships? Why are we afraid of love? Why do we stay in less fulfilling places in life rather than taking the steps to create something more meaningful? I believe these struggles often invite us to look deeper and reconnect with a wiser part of ourselves.
Something in you knows more is possible — more joy, more connection, more ease, more meaning. You're grappling with complex emotions, experiences, or relationships — and you're ready for a space where you can finally exhale and be truly known. Whether you're questioning your identity or purpose, grieving, navigating a major life change, stuck in dysfunctional relationship dynamics, struggling with anxiety, depression, or aftermath of trauma — I work with individuals and couples using a depth-oriented, relational approach to explore the roots of what keeps you stuck and help you heal and live more fully.
Something in you knows more is possible — more joy, more connection, more ease, more meaning. You're grappling with complex emotions, experiences, or relationships — and you're ready for a space where you can finally exhale and be truly known. Whether you're questioning your identity or purpose, grieving, navigating a major life change, stuck in dysfunctional relationship dynamics, struggling with anxiety, depression, or aftermath of trauma — I work with individuals and couples using a depth-oriented, relational approach to explore the roots of what keeps you stuck and help you heal and live more fully.
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Number of Therapists in Sebastopol, CA
200+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Sebastopol, CA who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Social Anxiety |
| 91% | Health Anxiety |
| 91% | Driving Anxiety |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 82% | Depression |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
16 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 51% | Carelon Behavioral Health |
| 44% | Aetna |
| 37% | Optum |
How Therapists in Sebastopol, CA see their clients
| 72% | In Person and Online | |
| 28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |