Emotionally Focused Therapists in 95678

Couples therapy for affairs, infidelity, and betrayal trauma in California. Maybe you've recently discovered an affair in your relationship. You're left wondering if you can ever trust your partner again. Perhaps there is an old betrayal that keeps coming up in arguments over and over again. You might be having anxious thoughts about the betrayal, crying spells, or sleeping issues. At the end of the day, one thing is for sure: You're ready for some relief. You're ready to repair past hurts in a meaningful way. Most of all, you're ready to move forward with your partner with security and trust.

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. My orientation is attachment based therapies.  I specialize in attachment based trauma focused techniques to include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which I utilize in my work with adults, couples, and families.

I commend you for searching for help! My empathetic, caring, and encouraging approach along with my education, specialized training, and life experiences continues to be of help to most people, while having a niche with tween/teen boys, men, veterans, couples, and parents. My life experience with adoption, military life, leading non-profits, marital challenges, men's issues, raising teens, overcoming addictions, and struggles with faith may also help you. Training to help with trauma, addictions, depression, and anxiety with Brainspotting and EMDR can provide the healing you and your loved one's have been seeking for some time.

Relationships are challenging. If you're struggling as a partner or parent, please know you are not alone. At Sage River Psychotherapy, we believe that we are all vulnerable to finding ourselves "stuck" in patterns that don't serve us well. We also believe in every person's ability to lead a fulfilling life and to maintain relationships that are meaningful, safe, and rewarding. If you're caught in cycles of conflict, anger, depression, anxiety, it's good that you're here. We'd love to help.

Has your anxiety or depression increased and now feels unbearable? Does life feel overwhelming and unmanageable? Are you experiencing struggles or heartache in your marriage? Is your family weighed down by stress, high conflict relationships or communication battles? Trauma, fear, and stress, can flood of us with feelings of anger, anxiety and sadness which leads to disconnection in so many areas of our life. Therapy is a bold first step in finding healing and hope for better days ahead.

Throughout life we experience many transitions that may create challenges we are unfamiliar with and uncertain how to overcome. These challenges can seem inevitable and learning to navigate these hurdles is essential to moving forward in a healthy way. Whether you are seeking tools to help address current life challenges, resolve long standing issues, or improve your overall emotional, mental, or physical health, therapy can be very beneficial. I am here to help guide you along your individual path and take steps to obtaining a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose in all aspects of life.

Children, Teens, Adults, Couples, Families: There are many reasons why you might have decided to start therapy. Maybe you are struggling with choices in your life, or you are feeling overwhelmed with life changes. Maybe you have recently lost a loved one or have become a new parent, or maybe your feeling of worry is out of control. Maybe you are questioning or doubting yourself and who you are or are in a relationship that is struggling, and you would like to strengthen it. I am bilingual Spanish/English speaking.

We all strive to be happy in life. Unfortunately life is full of unpredictable struggles that get in the way of our path to happiness. To gain true happiness we must learn how to love ourselves. Loving ourselves starts with self-understanding and believing in ourselves. Struggles unfortunately make us believe that things are not meant to be, or that we will simply never be happy. This negative pattern of thinking is what keeps us from finding happiness. Remember, we have all the tools within us to achieve happiness and create the life we love.

I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is a key component of effective and successful outcomes--I highly prioritize your need and right to feel safe, validated, supported, and heard without judgment as we collaboratively work toward your goals. I utilize evidence-based approaches and encourage your active engagement in therapy--it's not about me telling you what you should do, it's about me helping you discover and enhance the innate potential we all possess. I consider it a gift to be part of your journey toward self-empowerment, peace, and satisfaction in your personal and professional life.

BRINK OF BREAKUP OR DIVORCE; INFIDELITY; PARTNER BETRAYAL; DECEPTION, LIES, SECRECY; NARCISSIST TRAITS; CODEPENDENCY; TOXIC LOVE ATTACHMENT: Can you bounce back and heal from partner infidelity or betrayal? Can you feel better and rebuild trust again? Can your relationship or marriage become stronger and more connected after the devastating discovery of infidelity and betrayal? ABSOLUTELY! Majority of relationships not only survive infidelity, but many relationships & marriages can become stronger and more intimate after undergoing infidelity couples counseling/coaching process with a competent couples therapist/counselor/coach.

Hi there, I’m Genevieve. Do you feel like a slave to your emotions? Do you feel like you are a witness to your life, rather than a participant? I assist people with taking control of their emotions, so they can be engaged and present in each moment of their lives. I love mixing a combination of mindfulness techniques, empathic counseling and trauma interventions to help people feel more in control.

I believe we are all capable of change, but sometimes knowing when to implement change and where can be overwhelming and daunting. Often we invalidate ourselves without meaning to and this can create an uncomfortable and less satisfying life. This may be because our environment is not fostering change or we feel backed into a corner. As a clinician I strive to be the person on the outside who can help you change what you want. Telling a stranger the details of your life can bring clarity that might otherwise be ignored. Some clients come in knowing exactly what they want out of sessions and sometimes clients need the blank space.

Children, Teens, Parents, Adults, Couples: When life feels overwhelming or you feel stuck, therapy can help you clarify your experiences and build a plan forward. You are a parent looking for help for your child or teen or need some coaching on how to parent You are a couple looking for new tools to break through ineffective communication and to grow closer You are an adult that wants to learn how to stop doing the same things over and over again It takes courage to seek out professional support and even more courage to initiate change.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate and goal oriented. I seek to partner with clients to provide reflective insights, education, and support. This allows space for learning and skill-building to work through your present challenges and take into your future. I aim for clients to leave with healthier practices and relationships, mindfulness, and enhanced mental health.

You deserve to live the life of your wildest dreams. You may feel stuck, alone, and lost. These are difficult states of mind to experience. My greatest joy in life is assisting clients in reconnecting to that authentic heart-centered place within themselves to access their unlimited potential to create wealth and abundance in; career, all relationships (family/friends/romantic), finances, emotional wellbeing, physical health, creative expression, connection, community, and spiritual growth. This is for those who are looking to do the deep work of observing themselves and finding what really serves their highest purpose.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself since being on your parenting journey? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you question when you will feel better or feel more like yourself again? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Now more than ever, from the struggles of infertility, pregnancy, birth trauma, loss, or the transition to postpartum, people are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and uncertain about their parenting journey. Pushing aside your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term impacts on both the mind and body.

Perhaps you’re a worst-case scenario thinker, frequently worrying something bad will happen, and often feel exhausted by this and the inherent lack of peace. Perhaps you experience social anxiety - the idea of meeting new people or interacting with others tends to trigger feelings of self-doubt, fears of being judged or not measuring up. Or perhaps within your close relationships, anxiety has translated into an overly critical or controlling demeanor. Though you don’t intend this, feeling powerless in other areas of life or always having had to be the responsible one may have caused you to have a tight grip on your life.

COUPLES: you feel disconnected, discouraged, and frustrated. Every conversation turns into an argument, so you barely talk to each other. You miss the times when you used to talk lovingly to each other, and touch each other the same way. This isn't the relationship you signed up for. You don't want to feel lonely in your own home anymore. Every effort you make to improve your relationship is met with resentment and resistance. You feel powerless, stuck, and overwhelmed.

I specialize in working with teens. Life consistently requires us to adjust and that is hard. Are you struggling in your relationship or in your ability to communicate with your spouse, teen or parents? Do you often find yourself wondering what you can do to help yourself or a loved one? At times nothing seems to work. Reaching out to a therapist can be scary and I realize there are many options. Anxiety, depression, low confidence/self esteem, anger issues, decision making, mood disorders, poor communication skills, addiction and behavioral issues are some of the things I can help with. Over 22 years working with teens.