Humanistic Therapists in Calaveras County, CA

Therapy can be a truly transformative experience. If you are suffering from the impacts of trauma, feel like you've lost your sense of self, are burdened by stress, worry, depression or low self-esteem and are ready for healing, I can help. If you and your partner are struggling and would benefit from an unbiased third party to help navigate the intricacies of your relationship, I can help. Therapy is a journey, and together we will identify and create meaningful goals for treatment to bring greater fulfillment to your life.

I am honored to offer you my experience with the fluid use of evidence-based practices and a sense of humor to help you find the skills, resources, and support systems you need to thrive. I work with unique family dynamics, trauma, social challenges, foster care & adoption issues, mood swings, dissociation, isolation, LGBTQ exploration, anxiety, depression, homelessness, stress, transitional adulthood and phase of life challenges, and more. I am a clinical social worker, fully licensed with the state of California and Nevada, with in person services in San Andreas, and virtual services available in both states.

Life, parenting and relationships don't come with manuals. We often need some help to navigate these waters effectively and to achieve the best quality of life. I provide a non-judgmental, compassionate environment where you can feel safe to explore the challenges currently facing you. Therapy can and does help you change your life. The sooner you make the decision to begin therapy, the sooner you can expect to see progress towards a happier, more fulfilled life. My therapeutic focus encompasses counseling for couples, families, and individual counseling for adults and teens.

I am interested in working with individuals couples and families who are facing changes in relationships. The first signs of depression and/or anxiety may be the need to work through unresolved issues. I have a special interest in the process of working through our personal "meaning in life" and how we recreate and grow with conflict and the resolution of conflict.

I enjoy working with clients who are experiencing transitions: divorce, separation, a new diagnosis of a mental illness or chronic physical illness, coming out as an LGBTQ individual, and discovering you have a child with a learning disability, ADD/ADHD, or a child on the autism spectrum. I also enjoy working from the perspective of narrative therapy, because we always have the opportunity to "rewrite" our life story at any time. Part of therapy is rewriting our life story and narrative, and I greatly enjoy being part of this rewriting process with clients.

When I say, “Have you considered seeing a therapist?” I’m not saying, “You’re so messed up only a professional can help you.” What I’m saying is: Have you considered that you’re worthy of an unbiased, safe, and productive opportunity to process your experiences? Megane Shook - As a therapist, I work with you to help you identify your needs and empower you to make positive changes in your life to meet them. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported in your journey.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples on a wide variety of personal issues helping them to move from discord to harmony on goals of their choice.I find that everyone has a story to tell and believe that I am very attuned at helping clarify the impact our stories have in our lives. It is my belief that each person has hidden strengths that may have been weakened by life events. I have experience working with all ages, and stages of life; with individuals, couples, and families.With this experience I have developed a great empathy and understanding of those in distress.

My clients often tell me they feel cared about. I enjoy helping people find what works for them individually and provide a relaxing environment. Depression and anxiety are most often the symptoms to bring individuals into treatment, couples learn ways to be supportive of one another. I listen, make suggestions and offer techniques that will provide ways to get more out of daily life.

ONLINE SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE. I help adults recover from childhood and adult trauma with the use of body centered therapies. Unresolved trauma often negatively affects our relationships, careers, and physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health. People who have experienced trauma are often doing the very best they know how to deal with the emotional and physiological response to what has happened to them. People often don't realize the struggles they are having in their lives can be linked to things that have happened in the past. They try to change their behavior with little to no success, or easily fall back into old habits.

Hello, my name is Nasrin. For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working with adults, children, adolescents, families, couples, LGBTQ people, and military/veterans from a diverse population. What contributes to my work is the skill to utilize evidence-based therapies with the compassion and empathy needed to provide a therapeutic alliance. I join forces with every client, taking a collaborative approach to exploring the issues that need to be worked through and the strengths and resources that can be built upon. Successively, I provide the skills and the needed support on their journey towards change and growth.

My approach to therapy is a collaborative one, informed by my clinical social work education, 37 years of postgraduate experience, and ongoing continuing education. I work most successfully with individuals who come to therapy with a desire for greater understanding of themselves and others, and an identified symptom/situation/problem/conflict to explore/resolve. Therapy can be short or long term as needed. Significant others may be included as part of treatment. Together we will explore your concerns, and develop strategies for meeting your goals. I am a provider for many insurance plans to make therapy affordable and accessible.