Therapists in California

I believe therapy is a process of self-discovery and achieving a fulfilling lifestyle. When our lives are out of balance, it impacts our relationships and health. Therapy can restore that balance. You will receive individualized therapy with integrative treatment approaches to help you, improve your relationships, and your surroundings. I believe every person can meet their fullest potential through awareness, insight, making necessary changes, healing and growth. I provide a safe, comfortable, and trusting environment to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together we can heal your past, live in the present and plan your future.

I work with you to uncover those self-defeating beliefs and behaviors that can make life problematic. Working together, my intention is to help you gain insight into yourself and to encourage change that moves you forward toward fulfilling your goals and dreams. Clients come to me with anxiety, anger issues, depression, marital issues including infidelity, family conflicts, grief and loss, co-dependency, Adult Child of Alcoholics/Addicts issues, and problems with substance use. Furthermore, I work with young women in their 20's and 30's trying to navigate through life transitions, relationship and career issues.

Are you seeking to HEAL your anxiety, worry, addiction, depression and relationship difficulties, rather than just cope with them for the rest of your life? Are you exhausted from constantly feeling like something is wrong with you or being told something is wrong with you? Has inner and outer conflict got you feeling overwhelmed or shut down? I specialize in a direct psycho-spiritual approach that involves looking at each person from a holistic wellness model. Rather than pathologizing, we will see everything as a necessary part of your human experience and create the relationship you want with others, as well as yourself.

We all can feel overwhelmed when dealing with life's obstacles & hurdles. At times, having a safe person to talk things out confidentially - truly promotes self-reflection, improves personal and relationship outcomes, and emotional depth to overcome and evolve to self- love and acceptance. Life can feel amplified when we harness our authentic values, trust our intuition, embrace emotional regulation & communication skills that allows us to connect deeply to self/others. I love working with ambitious professionals & parents who have been impacted by trauma & attachment disruptions, ADHD, CPTSD, & substance use!

I offer couples and individuals immediate insights, deeper clarity, and long-term improvement in an accepting and collaborative therapy environment. I'm a very experienced, analytical, and highly-trained psychotherapist (educated at UC Berkeley), yet I am practical, warm, and open. I work with people experiencing marital, parenting, career, spiritual, emotional, sexual, infertility, and addiction concerns; I'm expert at addressing those concerns. I enjoy working with couples and individuals who desire the help of a dedicated partner to more effectively navigate their relationships and lives.

FOR DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, RELATIONSHIPS, ADDICTION, TRAUMA: I blend psychology and spirituality to treat uncomfortable emotions, relationship issues, feelings of isolation, the monkey mind of the ego, as well as heavy, stuck energy that needs releasing. Psychodynamic therapy, guided meditation, and shamanic modes of healing can help shift the way you think and feel. As Einstein put it: "No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it." Using an integrative approach we will connect with your higher self and beyond to experience real transformation and change of consciousness.

My clients tend to be creative and sensitive souls, ready to transform unhealthy relationships & patterns and embrace more joy. I work well with those who have a spiritual practice to lean on while integrating psychological insights for lasting change and healing. Among other things, I specialize in couple's communication skill building, healthy sexuality & healing from relationship trauma/intimate betrayal. Let's explore the roots of suffering/stuckness and open new paths to wholeness. Everyone has an innate capacity to grow & change in profound ways. I would be honored to help you feel more peace, love and joy. LGBTQ ally.

Are you uncomfortable in social situations, or experiencing conflict in important relationships? Do you struggle with unwanted habits? My practice is dedicated to assisting you to resolve emotional and behavioral issues that interfere with optimal functioning. By acquiring tools to help manage your moods and feelings, you can loosen compulsive patterns and achieve greater self-acceptance. I work collaboratively with my clients and strive to develop a partnership that begins with listening.

When challenges and struggles in life arise, you do not have to walk alone. Whether you have experienced a recent life transition, loss, setback, have struggled with mental health or addiction challenges, or, are seeking support to heal from a recent or childhood trauma, I will be honored to guide you to gain control of your life and reclaim your personal power. I have committed nearly two decades holding a safe and empowered space for adults, children, and adolescents to discover their human potential, heal from trauma, and develop the tools to live a life of vitality and empowerment.

As a strengths-based therapist, I am here as a warm and compassionate partner to walk alongside you through some of life's most difficult challenges. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, process, and cope with past pain, present fears, and future uncertainties. I provide empathy, insight, and a fresh perspective, as we sort through the muck of life together, and you discover your own inner strength and power. You experience healing hope. I'm highly intuitive, coupled with an open heart, and experience working with a range of emotional issues to help guide you toward leading the fulfilling life you desire.

SEXUAL healing: I can listen to any story - those uncomfortable experiences that are hard to talk about, confusion over using sexuality well. The sexual shame. I have heard it before. Come tell me what you haven't been able to say. It's confidential. I help with abuse history, sexual addiction, and issues of couples. I have written books on how to heal sexuality individually or as a couple. Also smart and GIFTED people, understanding how it makes you feel separate, sometimes isolated. This could be because you really are different. I offer group therapy for those going through or have gone through ALPHA Theta and Neurofeedback.

The therapeutic encounter is a unique collaborative journey. We cannot control what crosses our path, but we can see ourselves as brave enough to face it. People come to me when they are in struggling or stuck and want to improve their life, hope and relationships. I provide a safe space to explore issues with food, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, self-worth, loss and creativity. I love to work with couples using Emotion Focused Therapy. I am insight minded. I can help you face fears, own longings, repair hurt, deepen connection, renew dreams. I can hold your story. I am trauma-informed. I won't shy away from the hard stuff.

Are you always worried something bad will happen? Feeling like you can't move forward? Everyday stressors causing us to shut down or run away? Especially with all the chaos and trauma of our environments we all need support. Welcome I am so glad your here! I am honored to work with individuals and families in crisis or dealing with a lack of functioning. I want to help you reach your specific goals that you have been yearning for your whole life. You deserve to life your best life and thrive!

Sometimes it feels like you put your heart and soul into relationships and keep getting hurt. The times you’ve needed support the most, you’ve been left stranded and alone. You ask yourself: "What’s going on?" "Why does it feel like I keep attracting the same type of people into my life?". These are valid questions that many of us bounce around in our head but don’t always have the opportunity to process and understand. With my experience and training I strive to help my clients gain clarity and recognize their own patterns and guide them through a path of understanding and healing.

Are you wanting more harmony in your relationships, to feel better about yourself and have more peace of mind? I'm a compassionate, non judgmental California licensed Psychotherapist,Certified Hypnotherapist & certified addiction specialist with 40 years experience counseling individuals, couples and families of all ages & diverse backgrounds. My expertise lies in relationships, grief/loss, addictions, stress management, anger management, anxiety/depression and trauma. In a safe environment, you can express your concerns, learn skills to improve your relationships and find solutions for your problems so you can feel better about yourself, enrich your relationships and enhance the quality of your life. Reasonable fees, flexible hours.

“Be yourself! Everyone else is already taken…” – Oscar Wilde. Being yourself is often easier said than done. As a trauma therapist, I see how easy it is for negative experiences to hinder our ability to be the people we want to be and create a life we want to live. Our bodies and minds are amazingly adaptable—we manage to find ways to survive horrible life events—but these survival instincts were meant to be used on a short-term basis. Traumas—big or small—are stored in the body and affects our ability to connect with others, to trust, and to feel safe in the world. The good news is, healing is possible!

Your struggles and your stories are unique to you and can get in the way of the successes you want to have. I enjoy working with adults and young adults who are looking to be healthier mentally and develop skills to manage emotional stresses and responses. I also enjoy working with couples in traditional and non-traditional relationships. I am open to different spiritualities and friendly to LGBTQIA individuals. I have experience working with caregivers of seniors with dementia, mood disorders, relationship issues, addiction, and family dysfunction. I provide a culturally sensitive therapeutic space that is non-judgmental.

Hi, I'm Nicole and I'm offering virtual counseling services. I can support you with trauma processing and integration, major life changes and instability, relationship concerns & dynamics, addiction, eating disorders & body image concerns, as well as protecting your light/Source energy. Growth begins by rooting within your own innate wisdom and power.

Are you struggling with the demands of transitioning from teen years to adulthood? Maybe having to establish a stable identity, prepare for a career and transition into the workforce? Are you feeling discouraged, irritable, insecure, afraid and indecisive? This is especially true for those who begin their adult life with substance use, emotional disorders, and codependency. Exploration of your identity and managing anxiety can help you develop confidence in yourself. I have spent years working in settings helping individuals, families, and groups learn to navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding of their values.