Emotionally Focused Therapists in Mendocino County, CA

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Divora Stern LCSW Energy Psychology
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Willits, CA 95490  (Online Only)
Working with your strengths for over two decades. I feel like we all have the innate ability to heal, so please allow me to be your support and guide. Please watch https://youtu.be/_SW4gCnmv30 I favor Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I offer many other Complementary and Alternative Modalities as well. Energy Psychology, (EFT,) Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises and Theta Healing. I can teach you to access the Theta brain wave, associated only with the deepest of meditation practices. The results are fast and lasting. DivoraStern.com with thousands of satisfied clients.
Working with your strengths for over two decades. I feel like we all have the innate ability to heal, so please allow me to be your support and guide. Please watch https://youtu.be/_SW4gCnmv30 I favor Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I offer many other Complementary and Alternative Modalities as well. Energy Psychology, (EFT,) Tension/Trauma Releasing Exercises and Theta Healing. I can teach you to access the Theta brain wave, associated only with the deepest of meditation practices. The results are fast and lasting. DivoraStern.com with thousands of satisfied clients.
(707) 737-6509 View (707) 737-6509
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Jamila Zuwayed
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Hello! I am a therapist that believes therapy should meet you where you are at and help you move towards your goals. I specialize in working with young adults. I am trained in DBT and ACT, while also practicing from an emotionally focused approach. The best orientation is always the best blend of all forms to help address the things in your life that you feel are distressing.
Hello! I am a therapist that believes therapy should meet you where you are at and help you move towards your goals. I specialize in working with young adults. I am trained in DBT and ACT, while also practicing from an emotionally focused approach. The best orientation is always the best blend of all forms to help address the things in your life that you feel are distressing.
(951) 904-3908 View (951) 904-3908
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Sally Pearson Kent
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95418  (Online Only)
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
Life is a journey and sometimes it helps to have some support along the way. A good therapy relationship can help engage you in an inner journey home: toward self-acceptance, compassion and forgiveness, toward living a more authentic life and toward fostering satisfying meaningful relationships. My work is informed by ongoing studies in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Hypnotherapy.
(707) 610-0990 View (707) 610-0990
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Central Valley Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
CVFT uses CBT, Attachment Focused Treatment, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Treatment, EFT and many others.
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
CVFT uses CBT, Attachment Focused Treatment, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Treatment, EFT and many others.
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
(559) 206-0268 View (559) 206-0268
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Jonathan Perlman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Jonathan Perlman is a licensed clinical social worker with a background working with adults, young and old. Through his warm personable demeanor, clear communication style, and light-hearted humor, Jonathan utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and Internal Family Systems approach when joining with clients to help them achieve the positive lasting change they are seeking. Jonathan has a warm personable demeanor, clear communication style, and light-hearted sense of humor with a focus on creating a comfortable and safe environment free of judgment.
Jonathan Perlman is a licensed clinical social worker with a background working with adults, young and old. Through his warm personable demeanor, clear communication style, and light-hearted humor, Jonathan utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy and Internal Family Systems approach when joining with clients to help them achieve the positive lasting change they are seeking. Jonathan has a warm personable demeanor, clear communication style, and light-hearted sense of humor with a focus on creating a comfortable and safe environment free of judgment.
(707) 940-3636 View (707) 940-3636
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Pendry Haines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Willits, CA 95490
I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and relationship issues. I believe in a client-led approach where you decide what works best for you; at times I will guide you, other times stand as witness to your inner work. I will help you process your past and present as you chart your journey towards healing. I will offer coping skills along the way, providing a variety of tools for you to experiment with.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and relationship issues. I believe in a client-led approach where you decide what works best for you; at times I will guide you, other times stand as witness to your inner work. I will help you process your past and present as you chart your journey towards healing. I will offer coping skills along the way, providing a variety of tools for you to experiment with.
(707) 505-8295 View (707) 505-8295
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Stephen R Snyder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Mine is an eclectic orientation. I have been deeply influenced by several years of practice in body oriented physio and psychotherapy. I have training and experience in Ericksonian Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation Therapies, Brief Therapies (Problem and Solution Focused), Trauma Informed (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral) Therapy, CBT, Neo-Jungian Therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I have worked in private practice, County Mental Health, and Non-Profit Mental Health settings. I prefer to work with adults,18 and older, to aid and assist in healing, personal growth, and self awareness.
Mine is an eclectic orientation. I have been deeply influenced by several years of practice in body oriented physio and psychotherapy. I have training and experience in Ericksonian Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and Relaxation Therapies, Brief Therapies (Problem and Solution Focused), Trauma Informed (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral) Therapy, CBT, Neo-Jungian Therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I have worked in private practice, County Mental Health, and Non-Profit Mental Health settings. I prefer to work with adults,18 and older, to aid and assist in healing, personal growth, and self awareness.
(707) 509-8019 View (707) 509-8019
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Renee Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Caspar, CA 95420
Sometimes we develop ways of thinking, acting, or feeling, that aren't useful to us anymore. Old patterns can leave us dissatisfied, depressed, unfulfilled, nervous, or disconnected from others. If you're struggling in some way, I can offer guidance to help you find your way back to yourself. The therapy I provide is grounded in compassion, non-judgment, and curiosity. Because we each have our own way of healing, my approach is integrative and tailored to your unique needs.
Sometimes we develop ways of thinking, acting, or feeling, that aren't useful to us anymore. Old patterns can leave us dissatisfied, depressed, unfulfilled, nervous, or disconnected from others. If you're struggling in some way, I can offer guidance to help you find your way back to yourself. The therapy I provide is grounded in compassion, non-judgment, and curiosity. Because we each have our own way of healing, my approach is integrative and tailored to your unique needs.
(707) 383-4657 View (707) 383-4657
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Victoria A Brekelmans
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Willits, CA 95490  (Online Only)
I work with a wide range of clients, each facing their own set of challenges. Whether it's dealing with issues related to eating or embracing neurodiversity like autism and ADHD, I strive to create a warm and inviting environment for self-discovery. I have a wealth of experience working with kids, teens, and the LGBTQ+ community. As someone who identifies as queer, my goal is to create a supportive and empowering space for fellow LGBTQ+ individuals.
I work with a wide range of clients, each facing their own set of challenges. Whether it's dealing with issues related to eating or embracing neurodiversity like autism and ADHD, I strive to create a warm and inviting environment for self-discovery. I have a wealth of experience working with kids, teens, and the LGBTQ+ community. As someone who identifies as queer, my goal is to create a supportive and empowering space for fellow LGBTQ+ individuals.
(707) 896-8589 View (707) 896-8589
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Elizabeth Anne Morton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Life can push us beyond our capacity to manage well. Therapy is a vehicle that can help you find healing and balance. I work with the whole of you. I nurture your spirituality which I believe is the root source of healing. As you more fully embody your integrated self, anxiety and depression can subside. A feeling of well-being arises, you become more open and can engage more authentically in your relationships. I embrace non-dual philosophy affirming our interdependence with the unified field which, when attuned to, naturally generates a deep sense of connectedness. Our work together can bring you to a new paradigm of living.
Life can push us beyond our capacity to manage well. Therapy is a vehicle that can help you find healing and balance. I work with the whole of you. I nurture your spirituality which I believe is the root source of healing. As you more fully embody your integrated self, anxiety and depression can subside. A feeling of well-being arises, you become more open and can engage more authentically in your relationships. I embrace non-dual philosophy affirming our interdependence with the unified field which, when attuned to, naturally generates a deep sense of connectedness. Our work together can bring you to a new paradigm of living.
(707) 466-6787 View (707) 466-6787
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M.a. Brauer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Gualala, CA 95445
Change happens when the unconscious emerges into consciousness. It is a moment when what was a blind spot is now crystal clear. There is the realization that it was there all along, but you just could not see it. I love helping clients to have this experience because I know they are now on the path of changing their lives and will not go back. I look for the clues, often obscure, microscopic and mysterious like the symbols in your dreams. I know now how to connect with the unconscious and ask for the information that will provide the openings. Then the adventure begins.
Change happens when the unconscious emerges into consciousness. It is a moment when what was a blind spot is now crystal clear. There is the realization that it was there all along, but you just could not see it. I love helping clients to have this experience because I know they are now on the path of changing their lives and will not go back. I look for the clues, often obscure, microscopic and mysterious like the symbols in your dreams. I know now how to connect with the unconscious and ask for the information that will provide the openings. Then the adventure begins.
(707) 610-1164 View (707) 610-1164
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Molly J Behrens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gualala, CA 95445
What makes my job extremely fulfilling is companioning with honest, curious individuals who hope to better themselves and want to experience all the best that life has to offer. I believe in a mind/body connection and in treating the whole person. Healthy relationships are key to optimal functioning and happiness. Working with a wide variety of people in relation to age, sex, educational level, economic status, and presenting problems is important to me. I believe in a Humanistic/Existential theoretical approach to help clients realize their full life meaning and potential.
What makes my job extremely fulfilling is companioning with honest, curious individuals who hope to better themselves and want to experience all the best that life has to offer. I believe in a mind/body connection and in treating the whole person. Healthy relationships are key to optimal functioning and happiness. Working with a wide variety of people in relation to age, sex, educational level, economic status, and presenting problems is important to me. I believe in a Humanistic/Existential theoretical approach to help clients realize their full life meaning and potential.
(707) 372-0348 View (707) 372-0348
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Positive Life Journey
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
I'm accepting clients who are wanting to feel an overall sense of happiness and well-being in their lives. No matter what issues you may be struggling with right now, you can be happy and satisfied with your life. I can help you find your path.
I'm accepting clients who are wanting to feel an overall sense of happiness and well-being in their lives. No matter what issues you may be struggling with right now, you can be happy and satisfied with your life. I can help you find your path.
(707) 309-7113 View (707) 309-7113
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Lorelei Hammond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons; whether the issue is relationship problems, depression, anxiety, stress, or life's major transitions. Therapy is often useful in helping us discover how to have more satisfying relationships, or how to develop skills that will serve us well when we decide to change careers, for example. When you truly are heard and understood, you can become your best self. I can help you discover your unique talents and strengths so you can use them to live the fulfilling life you want.
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons; whether the issue is relationship problems, depression, anxiety, stress, or life's major transitions. Therapy is often useful in helping us discover how to have more satisfying relationships, or how to develop skills that will serve us well when we decide to change careers, for example. When you truly are heard and understood, you can become your best self. I can help you discover your unique talents and strengths so you can use them to live the fulfilling life you want.
(707) 876-0615 View (707) 876-0615
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Janet G Mendell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Would you like to better understand yourself? Are you experiencing relationship problems? Are you wishing for clear direction? Having difficulty navigating life's obstacles? I value your ability to discover, through guided exploration and discussion, your strengths and abilities to come up with your own answers.
Would you like to better understand yourself? Are you experiencing relationship problems? Are you wishing for clear direction? Having difficulty navigating life's obstacles? I value your ability to discover, through guided exploration and discussion, your strengths and abilities to come up with your own answers.
(707) 456-4887 View (707) 456-4887
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Rayna Star Freedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
"I'm responsible for who I am. My task is to free myself sufficiently so that I can respond in the present moment not from past programming. That's what freedom is." Initially a practitioner in nonprofits and community behavioral health programs and more recently private practice, i have come to find as a more recent trauma-informed therapist, symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and relational issues are often expressions of unresolved grief and trauma. I am fascinated by the power of lasting change that comes from intentional, deep work.
"I'm responsible for who I am. My task is to free myself sufficiently so that I can respond in the present moment not from past programming. That's what freedom is." Initially a practitioner in nonprofits and community behavioral health programs and more recently private practice, i have come to find as a more recent trauma-informed therapist, symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and relational issues are often expressions of unresolved grief and trauma. I am fascinated by the power of lasting change that comes from intentional, deep work.
(707) 309-0849 View (707) 309-0849
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Elizabeth Wolfson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Mendocino, CA 95460
When choosing a therapist, experience matters. As a seasoned psychotherapist, scholar, and consultant with substantial training, I know there is no set formula for you and your situation. My holistic approach includes attention to your unique circumstance and goals including emotional, spiritual, and psychological health from a mind, body, spirit, perspective. There is no substitute for working with a professional who is fully attentive and present to what you are bringing to the experience, whom you can trust in helping you meet your goals and enhance your life quality.
When choosing a therapist, experience matters. As a seasoned psychotherapist, scholar, and consultant with substantial training, I know there is no set formula for you and your situation. My holistic approach includes attention to your unique circumstance and goals including emotional, spiritual, and psychological health from a mind, body, spirit, perspective. There is no substitute for working with a professional who is fully attentive and present to what you are bringing to the experience, whom you can trust in helping you meet your goals and enhance your life quality.
(661) 247-0168 View (661) 247-0168
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Liz DeJong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
My approach is interactive and relational and I will meet you where you are with a great deal of warmth, respect and patience. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am dedicated to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental space where we can address your hopes for therapy together. I enjoy working with individual adults, adolescents and couples.
My approach is interactive and relational and I will meet you where you are with a great deal of warmth, respect and patience. I see therapy as a collaborative process and I am dedicated to providing a welcoming, non-judgmental space where we can address your hopes for therapy together. I enjoy working with individual adults, adolescents and couples.
(341) 667-5411 View (341) 667-5411
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Michael Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
My name is Michael Jones and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety disorders, including OCD, Panic Disorder, and depression using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
My name is Michael Jones and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety disorders, including OCD, Panic Disorder, and depression using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
(650) 719-5328 View (650) 719-5328
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Elizabeth M Crawford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Are you feeling anxiety, despair, or mood swings that make it difficult to function or cope? Are you trying to navigate relationship challenges and can’t seem to figure out what is wrong or how to fix things? Are you having trouble finding a therapist who deeply, truly understands what it feels like to have depression, anxiety, or mania? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, I am here for you and I may be able to help. For private pay clients you may request a Good Faith Estimate for the anticipated cost of services.
Are you feeling anxiety, despair, or mood swings that make it difficult to function or cope? Are you trying to navigate relationship challenges and can’t seem to figure out what is wrong or how to fix things? Are you having trouble finding a therapist who deeply, truly understands what it feels like to have depression, anxiety, or mania? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, I am here for you and I may be able to help. For private pay clients you may request a Good Faith Estimate for the anticipated cost of services.
(707) 234-8654 View (707) 234-8654

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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.