Teletherapy for California

Many times people feel they don't have anyone who truly understands them or anyone to show them the compassion they need. I am passionate about providing both understanding and compassion to all of my clients. I really want to hear your own story, understand the dynamics of your specific relationships and help you reach your personal goals and dreams. I've loved and cherished my family relationships, both while growing up, and now with my wife and children. I strive to provide a safe environment to share highs and lows and hopes and fears with clients as they too pursue those cherished relationships.

I'm so glad you're taking the time to begin your healing journey! Life, and the uncertainty that comes along with it, can be very difficult to navigate. I have the experience and treatment skills necessary to help you achieve a better quality of life. I have helped both children and adults process trauma and gain effective coping skills for managing anxiety and unwanted thoughts to help them live a more fulfilling life. Our work together will help you gain clarity on how to navigate the problems you are facing by providing you with a safe environment as you begin your journey toward healing.

In therapy it’s sometimes said you must feel it- to heal it, and for couples this can be especially true. I can help you process difficult emotions together and come to a mutual understanding, grow closer as a couple, and improve communication. I can also work with you independently. For the individuals I work with, I promote improving emotional strength, independence, developing confidence, refining assertiveness, accepting responsibility and finding your direction. I can help you to take an objective look at the relationship dynamics you may be trying to navigate and see if solutions can be found that work for you.

I work with clients who find themselves in a place of stasis, often when some situation, whether it is grief triggered by loss, or anxiety and stress resulting from an involvement with high-conflict personalities, has impeded their ability to meet their goals. Many individuals feel stymied and frustrated by a feeling of being "stuck." For high-achievers, the ability to set and meet goals has become an ingrained expectation, and the feeling of something, or someone, interfering with their ability to parent , work, or enjoy life, can feel like an new and insurmountable predicament.

I am passionate about all things mental health! I enjoy working with parenting issues, infertility, perinatal and postpartum issues, depression and anxiety. I specialize in providing mental health care to other therapists and health care professionals. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to find out what is going on for you and if what I provide is a good fit. If for whatever reason I am not the best person to serve you, I will do my best to find a referral for you.

I find it very rewarding counseling with multicultural populations about diverse issues including interpersonal relationships, depression, grief and loss, underachievement, domestic violence, transitions, anxiety, trauma, and anger management.

I assist individuals, couples, children, and families to find meaningful connection and worth in their relationships. I firmly believe each person is worthy of dignity, love, and respect; and help my clients to discover these things within themselves. As a mother of six adopted children, I have vast experience in the joys and struggles of parenting . I strive to help others build healthy attachments within couples, families, and parent -child relationships.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of clinical experience, & also a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor. I provide parenting groups for parents of teens. STEP/Teen helps parents build close family relationships by helping parents deal with everyday problems such as moods, schoolwork, meals, & confronts today's more complex issues as substance use, sex, bullying, gangs, & depression. 8 sessions address issues •Understanding Yourself & Your Teen •Changing Your Response to Your Teen •Communicating Respect & Encouragement •Encouraging Cooperation and Solving Problems •Using Consequences to Build Responsibility.

It's normal to have problems. It's normal for relationships to have conflict. It's normal to feel nervous on occasion. It's normal to fall into a low mood now and then. But sometimes these normal things get out of hand. And sometimes you have to live through something that isn't normal, something unexpected. In times like that, it's useful to have somebody to talk to.

Life can be challenging and even overwhelming, whether it is due to grief and loss, relationship problems, a challenging child, anxiety or depression. We all need a little help once in a while. Sometimes it is difficult to see your options, but there are always options that are yours for the taking. My clients say my down-to-earth style, life experience and calming personality helped them to feel safe and comfortable so they can express themselves freely. Some of my specialty areas are parenting , perinatal mood disorders, anxiety, bonding and attachment, and couples therapy.

Finding the right therapist is important. The fact that you're on this site shows that you may be searching for help or relief from everyday problems. In therapy, you can learn new and important things about yourself and others, identify and change negative behaviors or thoughts, and explore relationships. If you're a parent , maybe you're struggling with how to help your child who is experiencing difficulties with attention or organization at school, feelings of anxiety, worry or anger or doesn't know how to share painful memories.

I believe life can be hard at times and it takes courage to seek help and make changes. I have a very open and empathetic approach to therapy and look forward to hearing each client's story as well as see their strength in overcoming whatever might be present in their life. I have experience working with trauma as well as with childhood disorders, relationship difficulties, and family therapy. I understand how difficult it can be to parent , juggle life's stressors as well as our relationships.

You're starting a new school year, new job, or new relationship. Anxiety and depression is your constant companion and you can't eat or sleep. You feel sick without having any symptoms that the doctor can address. You see yourself as inadequate or a loser and will never be able to succeed. Every medication that has been tried has only made you feel worse or you recognize that you are taking too much. There has got to be a better way.

If you feel stuck in patterns you know you want to change but don't know where to start, you're in the right place. Maybe you struggle with anxiety and perhaps you get triggered more easily, and feel overwhelmed by things you think you shouldn't. I help you explore and unpack past and current events that may be getting in the way, I am here to partner with you to resolve what is getting in the way, set new life goals, manage anxiety, and renew your passion for life. Learn to stand strong and free again.

The Healing Place is intended to help clients achieve their fullest potential in their relationship to self and others. I have been successful at helping people feel better and relate more effectively. I can help you discover your most authentic self by getting to the core issues and healing the underlying pain. I am especially skilled in helping families build healthy and rewarding relationships even in the midst of crisis and hopelessness. My dedication is to help you flourish in your life. In therapy, facing your "real" self can lead to a deeper understanding allowing you to become more whole.

*Accepting new clients/couples NOW- Online Video Therapy* Couples and individuals! I am a direct, tell-it-how-it-is therapist. I don't want you to be in therapy forever... we get straight to the root, do the work, get the skills you need and you become your own therapist. 8-10 sessions is the goal. If you're not ready to do the work, I'm not the therapist for you. But, if you're ready to step into courage and out of comfort, I'm ready to charge the storm with you. Couples like my straightforward approach, giving you the proven communication skills for healthier relationships. Do the hard thing and email me. Let's begin now!

I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. **Some evening, as well as Facetime (great for teens), Zoom or phone appts available.

My passion is providing therapy to individuals and families to help them have greater joy in their life and relationships and to overcome painful feelings and life experiences. Have you ever felt a negative emotion for long periods of time? Anger, sadness, worry, fear, guilt, or shame? Have these feelings been combined with negative thoughts that play over and over in your mind, no matter how hard you try not to think about them? Did these thoughts and feelings begin after a life event or experience. Or, did they seem to come out of nowhere? Either way, if you are looking for support and relief I am here to help.

Life can feel really overwhelming, especially when the relationships that matter most to us are bringing us the greatest heartache. It doesn't have to be that way. I offer both therapeutic and coaching services to teach you strategies and skills that can help move your life and relationships in the direction you want to go. I can help you feel more confident in your ability to cope with life’s ups and downs; relate to yourself and others with more patience and compassion; and change negative, fearful, or destructive patterns that are getting in the way of the kind of life you want for yourself.