Therapists in Nevada City, CA

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I am currently only offering services through Telehealth at this time. I have been in practice for 14 years. I have experience working with a wide range of psychological issues ranging from severe to mild to moderate. I work mainly with adults. My areas of interest are working with anxiety, mood disorders, grief/loss, and trauma. I have a strong foundation in ethical and legal issues and strength-based helping practices. I believe in working from a client-centered approach to promote the client's wellbeing that reflects their values, needs, and goals.

It takes courage to address pain, childhood wounds, traumas and unresolved beliefs and patterns which negatively impact relationships, emotions, goals, motivation and sense of self. I deeply believe in one's innate knowledge and capacity to heal, and aspire toward wholeness. I teach simple tools and practices, in addition to supporting you on your journey. This empowers your vision, your heart, and your perception of the world around you, creating healthier relationships and increased joy. My practice includes: relationship issues, depression, trauma, addiction, family conflict, grief, life changes and children's behavioral issues.

I am a trauma-focused therapist that specializes in EMDR therapy and play therapy. I offer both individual and family therapy. I will utilize evidence-based treatments to treat a wide range of issues including anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, family conflict, historical and recent trauma, life transitions and parenting/co-parenting. Additionally, I have lots of experience working as a behavioral specialists within the school system and supporting parents navigating 504/IEP/SST plans.

Life can prove to be extremely difficult at times. However, it is these difficulties that can become incredible catalysts for deep healing and lasting change. I work with clients from an integrative & faith based approaches. This means that I intertwine a variety of modalities based on specific needs of a client with regards to the breadth of their life experience (i.e. mental, physical, cultural, faith).

On the outside, you seem to have it all figured out. But deep inside you want what other people have: confidence, healthy habits, and strong, wholesome relationships. Your attempt at attaining these has you feeling stuck. You want love and respect in these areas of your life, but you're scared to take risks because you’ve been burned in the past. Something is always seems to get in the way… and sometimes, you know it’s yourself. Whether you, or your child or teen are struggling, our work together will give you the tools you need to have success at work or school, build fulfilling relationships, and feel good about yourself.

Does stress and burnout keep you up at night? Are you feeling irritable, not quite yourself or constantly scrolling on your phone to numb out? Does the weight of depression or anxiety feel too overwhelming for you or your child? Know that you and your family are not alone. Let's have genuine conversations, explore practical solutions, and work together to bring peace and relief to you and your family.

I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2004 and am currently serving as the Director of the Center for Transformational Therapy in Nevada City. I have developed a process called Awareness-Based Emotional Processing to help my clients expand their feeling capacity and establish emotional well-being individually and in relationship.

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 would welcome clients who are seeking insight into their own issues and how those issues relate to their relationships with others. I offer a warm, welcoming, non-judgemental environment in which one can gently be guided toward finding their own answers to the challenges they face in this current, tumultuous world.

I provide compassionate psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. With more than thirty years of experience, I listen carefully and offer warmth, kindness, humor, and perspective. I believe that each of us has wisdom and creativity within us and hope to help you find and access yours.I avoid diagnostic labels and preconceptions. I work with love. I enjoy helping people with relationships of all kinds. "A friend is someone who hears the song in your heart and sings it to you when you've forgotten the melody." While therapy is different than friendship, this aspect is the same.

I have seen that much of the pain in my clients stems from the emotional or physical stress that is too much for the nervous system. Every person’s experience of events can be different; therefore, the same event/emotion/stress has unique impacts on the person. I approach my work with clients in a very individual way, listening to who they are by clearly understanding both their intellectual and their emotional aspects, and have a strong steady belief in the client's own inner wisdom.

I offer confidential psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and children in a compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental environment. My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and strength-based. It is my belief that we are all unique and one approach does not fit all. I enjoy helping my clients in a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, co-dependency, relationship concerns, parenting, and adoption/foster-care issues. I consider it a privilege to come alongside and support individuals and families as they navigate life's many challenges and joys.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with clients in a way that encourages personal responsibility, individual choice, and movement toward empowered ways of being. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or generally stuck in some area of your life, therapy could offer the next step toward a more fulfilled way of living. I utilize a variety of approaches, including humanistic, trauma-informed, and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to offer a holistic psychotherapeutic experience. I work with individuals, couples, children, and families. My private practice is located in downtown Nevada City.

As a trauma-informed therapist with Kindred Heart Therapy Group, I choose to use a collaborative, respectful, and non-pathologizing approach which seeks to highlight an individual’s many abilities, values, skills and beliefs that are often overlooked when problems take control of their lives. I aim to create a safe space for my clients while they navigate through their unique journey of healing and growth. I am also passionate about social justice and invite sociopolitical issues into the therapy room while remaining curious as to how these impact individuals, couples, families and/or communities. I look forward to meeting you!

Not currently accepting new patients - - - Depression, Anxiety and history of trauma can suck our souls away. We get mired down with a low mood, hopelessness, persistent anxiety, brain fog, panic attacks, overwhelm, unhappiness, worry, fear, and insecurity, and we just know, this is no way to live. Listen, I know you've been doing your best to get through this on your own, but at this point, you don't need to do it alone. We can work together to help you find understanding and perspective, and then work on learning the skills you need to make the changes in your life that will make the difference.