Coaching Therapists in Colfax, CA

Are you struggling to find your footing in this difficult new world of ours? Life continues to change and its up to each of us to regroup. I work with clients in the midst of change who are overwhelmed by the demands on their lives from work, school, relationships, or life itself. I see children who have difficulty focusing in school, performing their best, or getting along with others. When children have problems, parents need support too! Families improve when children and parents work together. I also see adults with trouble sleeping, thinking clearly, or reaching goals.

I combine my two licenses (Licensed counselor and Registered Nurse) to offer a multitude of emotional and physical wellness tools. Through modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR, I help my clients reach their goals with proven tools and genuine compassion and connection. With my medical knowledge and sleep-wellness training, I offer personalized coaching to attain best quality sleep without the need for problematic sleep aides. Healthy sleep is imperative for a healthy mind and body, and anyone can develop an optimal sleep quality with the right training and habits!

Welcome! As a therapist who specializes in trauma recovery as well as inner journey work, I am experienced in helping my clients find their joy and express their most authentic selves, from deep healing to a more coaching style of transformational guidance. Using mindfulness, radical compassion, somatic awareness, internal family systems theory, and EMDR, I have witnessed incredible transformation in the lives of my clients. I’m truly honored to do this work. As a person with my own complex trauma history, I've experienced the challenges of learning regulation in my nervous system again.

Looking for a passionate and seasoned psychotherapist? For 30 years I have promoted therapeutic change with a wide array of issues/ages. I have a special interest/ intensive training/expertise in these specialty areas: Couples work, ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder, Foster/Adoption, Adolescents/Young Adults, Compulsive Eating, Parenting, Life Transitions, Employment issues. Prior to moving to California, I lived/worked in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Tucson, and Seattle, delighting in providing therapy to diverse cultural populations. Clinically grounded and savvy, as well as highly intuitive. Direct yet gentle. Helping people heal is my life passion, I delight in the individuality of each person.

I bring experience, curiosity, and creativity to our sessions and I am continually pursuing training in modalities that yield positive results. I have experienced how being in therapy with someone you trust and who authentically cares about you can be one of the best ways to grow, change, and become more fully and joyfully YOU.

Worried? Anxious? Blue? Feelings can be the result of your situation,or they can be triggered by deeper issues such as attachment, trauma, and unprocessed memories. EMDR "turbocharges" the processing of painful memories. Adults, teens, and children with a history of abuse, trauma, and loss can heal quickly. I also specialize in resolving relationship issues and helping families become stronger. Whether you need help to navigate life transitions or to realize your full potential for emotional growth, therapy is a highly interactive process. Together we develop a plan for treatment involving care and commitment. Feel better!

Do you want to be understood and receive effective support and answers? Are you an athlete needing help with your sports performance? There are solutions. I have been privileged to work with many adults and adolescents in resolving their difficulties. They have found hope, as well as, a new outlook on life. You will find that I have valuable experience working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, defiance, negative self-talk, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, school/work/sport performance and related issues.

You are struggling. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal oriented. I have 25 years experience with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also use Neurofeedback training. I taught Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University. This modality teaches you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I’ve written three books, including a new one on enhancing brain function.

We are defined by our stories. Working from a Narrative Therapy perspective helps me to support clients in a way that is unique and different from most traditional therapy perspectives. YOU are not the problem, the PROBLEM is the problem, and it may be time to develop new tools and skills to develop a different story for your life, one that you authored and can live by. Lets work together on helping you to develop the new story that will empower you to live the life you want!

As a client-centered therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental approach in which you can feel safe to begin the healing journey. I firmly believe in building on my client's strengths and skills. My training and experience has included working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and codependency/relationship issues.

Psychotherapy is one way to promote change which examines attitude, feelings, emotions and motivation when the individual, couple or family experience is less than funtional. The work is mainly to encourage the patient to talk and explore their feelings, beliefs, and thoughts which develops integrated mindful awareness. In other words emotional growth. Additionally, this is a process which seeks to help gain an increased capacity for choice, through which the patient becomes more autonomous,functional and self-determined. Dr. Laine strongly believes that this challenging work is best accomplished in an atmosphere of safety, caring, support and is dedicated to providing this for all patients.

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and healing is a courageous step, and I'm here to support you every step of the way. As a therapist, my approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and tailored strategies to address your unique challenges. Whether you're facing relationship struggles, seeking personal growth, or navigating life transitions, my goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore and overcome obstacles together. Let's embark on a path toward positive change and empowerment. Your well-being is my priority, and I look forward to helping you navigate life's complexities with resilience.

I want to help you. But are we a good fit? Here's what my clients appreciate most about me: 1. They KNOW they'll be accepted and valued no matter what they share with me. 2. They value my skills as an empath because I can get to the solutions they need much more precisely. 3. They want a dynamic combination of spiritual guidance and concrete steps to their desired goals. 4. They know they can obtain information about sex and sexuality that is not available from their doctor or even online. 5. They trust me to see and foster their personal best!