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1234 Provided Upon Request Truckee, CA 96161
I live in Truckee, CA with my husband, and our two adult children are living in Northern CA and Northern Nevada. My license allows me to serve patients anywhere in California. Seeking a personal therapist is the one of the greatest acts of self care and self love one can engage in. Whoever you choose, I am confident you will be successful!
We are living through extremely challenging times, with so much uncertainty that is causing loneliness and isolation. Trust me, you are not alone! Whether or not this is your first time seeking therapy or if you are retuning from therapy in the past, your journey continues!
As your mental health provider, first and foremost I want you to feel seen, heard and honored. I know you have a choice when you choose a therapist, and in order to honor that process, I offer a Complimentary Initial Consultation for us to meet and get to know one another so that you feel comfortable moving forward.
Call or Kirsten Brutzman-Livak now for a free 15 minute consultation - (530) 288-4727

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Indigo Waters Counseling Services, LCSW, Inc.

1234 Provided Upon Request

Truckee, CA 96161 map

(530) 288-4727
My website
I specialize in Life Transitions, Parenting Neurodivergent Children and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (530) 288-4727
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Indigo Waters Counseling Services, LCSW, Inc.

1234 Provided Upon Request

Truckee, CA 96161 map

(530) 288-4727
My website
I specialize in Life Transitions, Parenting Neurodivergent Children and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Vail Resorts Employees (Compsych)
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I am in network with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shiled, CA, Anthem EAP, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, all through Headway. I also accept private pay via Venmo, HSA, Cash and Visa/Mastercard.
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 288-4727
"
I am in network with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shiled, CA, Anthem EAP, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, all through Headway. I also accept private pay via Venmo, HSA, Cash and Visa/Mastercard.
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 288-4727

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 29893 Kirsten Livak
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 19 years
  • Attended Masters of Social Work, MSW , Graduated 2003
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Perinatal Depression and Infant Mental Health Children's Hospital of Cincinnati Ohio / 2015
  • Degree/Diploma from University of California, Santa Cruz B.A. Art / 1994
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I have a deep, personal understanding of the role neurodivergence plays in the daily life of individuals who struggle with undiagnosed ADD/ADHD and or spectrum related challenges. This often times becomes revealed with individuals who are actively working to break multiple generations of patterns.
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 288-4727
"
I have a deep, personal understanding of the role neurodivergence plays in the daily life of individuals who struggle with undiagnosed ADD/ADHD and or spectrum related challenges. This often times becomes revealed with individuals who are actively working to break multiple generations of patterns.
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 288-4727

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting Neurodivergent Children
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Maternal Depression
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Many women are facing significant challenges managing the multiple roles as wife, mother, daughter, caregiver, employee, domestic care, simultaneously balancing multiple stressors of personal health, volunteer and transportation; all the while NEVER feeling "GOOD Enough". I specialize in helping women find a work/life balance that creates harmony, health, safety, and embracing the inner child.
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 288-4727
"
Many women are facing significant challenges managing the multiple roles as wife, mother, daughter, caregiver, employee, domestic care, simultaneously balancing multiple stressors of personal health, volunteer and transportation; all the while NEVER feeling "GOOD Enough". I specialize in helping women find a work/life balance that creates harmony, health, safety, and embracing the inner child.
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 288-4727

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Anger Management
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Structural Therapy
  • In Home Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Depression
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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After we establish a therapeutic alliance and there is a strong sense of trust, together we will identify your therapeutic goals and identify the type of therapy that is the best fit. For some, the Cognitive Behavioral method is effective, and for others, a deeper type of approach is needed, for example Energy Psychology work is more ideal.
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 288-4727
"
After we establish a therapeutic alliance and there is a strong sense of trust, together we will identify your therapeutic goals and identify the type of therapy that is the best fit. For some, the Cognitive Behavioral method is effective, and for others, a deeper type of approach is needed, for example Energy Psychology work is more ideal.
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (530) 288-4727

Location

Primary Location

Indigo Waters Counseling Services, LCSW, Inc.

1234 Provided Upon Request

Truckee, CA 96161

(530) 288-4727
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call for a free consultation now - (530) 288-4727
Photo of Kirsten Brutzman-Livak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Kirsten Brutzman-Livak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BA
Call for a free consultation now - (530) 288-4727