Exploring the ways in which your life events and experiences have impacted you requires curiosity and courage. If you're feeling stuck and wondering how to move forward, know that you don't have to do it alone. Our time together is a place to connect, feel safe, open up and be heard. Life can get messy, complicated and painful; the first steps in healing is deciding you want something different and want support to accomplish your goals. My intention as your therapist is to empower you to feel more at peace with the ups and downs of life to sustain personal wellness.

Many of my clients would agree that what they look for in a counselor is someone who "has been there themselves." They look for someone that has the education and experience to successfully assist them. I have that combination of personal experiences and educational background. My goal is to help you feel better, cope with life, and get on the path to a more happy and productive life. I will teach you to identify, solve, and cope with problems.

As a child or adolescent reaching out to a stranger for counseling can be a big step-even scary at first. Sometimes knowing what to expect can be one of the biggest hurdles to clear. I view the counseling environment as a place where people can bring their problems and their perspective into an environment where they can feel heard. I believe that both children and adolescents bring their own set of unique strengths into counseling. I have found that building off of those strengths is one key to success in working with my clients.

"Do you need relief, support, and answers? Feeling stuck, is your sleep, appetite, relationships or health significantly affected, or are you feeling burdened or overwhelmed by your emotions, often feeling frustrated, worried, nervous and anxious more than you like. Often feeling angry, tired, unmotivated or disinterested, and you keep trying and nothing changes or is any better. I can help you and provide relief, support and answers. Appointments are now available no waiting list."

My approach to the counseling process is very direct and combines skills obtained from years of practicing law as well as years of practicing psychotherapy.I will focus initially on building a therapeutic alliance from a broad mix of theoretical and sociocultural competencies including Native American, dialectical and existential perspectives. I provide specialized pain management, trauma treatment, dialectical behavioral therapy and co-occurring disorder therapy for both mental health and addiction issues including eating disorders. I work with all populations specializing in work with teens, adults and families.

Life can be difficult and overwhelming for all of us at times. And finding help can be another added challenge when you aren’t sure what you need. We can figure that out together. Therapy is a space that helps you understand what is important to you while being able to process your feelings and express yourself freely. It’s an opportunity to focus on your needs and the areas in which you would like to see change. Focusing on yourself and your wants, we will work together to find calm and direction.

My name is Carlene Shultz and I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a therapist helping people heal from trauma and the effects of childhood abuse, substance use and co-dependence; navigate life transitions; create and nurture the relationships in their lives (including Self relationship); and develop and strengthen their spritual base. People come to see me with concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship difficulties or emerging awareness of the presence of addictive or abusive patterns in their lives. I help them identify inner gifts, unlocked blocked potential and transform their lives.

I am a psychologist with considerable experience in working with the complexities of emotional issues and health. Sometimes I am helpful as a person adjusts to new changes, learns coping skills, and manages stress reactions. I am also interested in working with persons that value a longer commitment to personal change and growth. I work primarily with adults individual or couples.

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS**. COVID has you down. Your relationship drains you. Small irritants have become major pains in the ass. You've repeatedly moved the "line in the sand." Sex and intimacy? That's a joke! You feel too drained to even try. Sexual issues emerged; no motion in THAT ocean! The thrill's gone. It's like you're roommates. Ugh! Or, worse, anxiety has settled in and you don't know where to begin. Your mind-chatter is filled with painful questions: 'Is this it? The rest of my life?' Worse, you see happy couples and feel that pang of something missing and unsure whether that spark will return. Is it worth trying?

Sometimes the pain of life produces symptoms such as depression, anxiety, feelings of shame, sleep disturbance, heightened startle responses, or other problems. I believe healing is possible and my goal is to holistically support each client through the healing process. I seek to meet each person where they are in regards to beliefs, values, and goals for therapy. It is an honor to have personally experienced healing from mental health professionals myself and support others in their healing journeys.

It is hard to share your life story with just anyone, but be rest assured that you will be treated with the utmost respect in my care. My focus is strength based individual, couple, and family counseling. Through my training and counseling experiences I have developed tremendous engagement skills, and will be able to bring any reluctant individuals on board to work through the emotional crisis at hand. Having a trusting relationship with your counselor is one of the most important aspects of counseling effectiveness and something you can count on when working with me!

My work is guided by the vision of the developing person in the context of his or her interpersonal relationships. I believe that counseling is most effective when both client and counselor have the same well-defined goals, and that these goals are explicitly stated. I hold the following assumptions: 1) change is inevitable 2) collaboration is necessary 3) clients possess inherent strengths 4) change is both reflective and action-based 5) there are many ways to view problems 6)therapy is best when it is episodic. I work closely with Dr. Babe and Wendy Wan, PMHNP for clients requiring medications.

Hi. I am here to offer you a chance to be seen and heard for who you really are, as well as who you want to be. Change is possible, and I look forward to working closely with you as you create the life you want. My practice is solution focused, drawing from eclectic sources to customize treatment goals. I offer career counseling. I also utilize art, journals, Gottman techniques, & music as I believe that creative expression says what words sometimes cannot.

Discovering who we are, where we came from and what has transpired in our lives is vitally important in understanding how we relate to others and the world around us. My approach to counseling utilizes the Family Systems Model and Cognitive-Behavioral techniques.  I believe our past experiences and environments help us to develop how we think and respond to life’s stresses.  This is where CBT can be helpful in changing false thinking and negative responses. As a client understands themselves and their current situation they can change their thinking process and subsequently their behaviors.

I have been in private practice since 1981. My specialization includes resolving anxiety and panic attacks, depression, PTSD from trauma and spiritual issues such as getting clear on one's path of heart. I have many years of experience teaching and practicing yoga and meditation and integrate mindfulness into my therapy. I currently practice and teach a new psychological discipline called Energy Psychology. This recruits the body's essential energy system to eliminate traumatic residue rapidly and painlessly. Check my website for more information.

You already possess the ability to reach your full potential. My job as your therapist is to listen, walk alongside you, and help you move toward this potential. People seek therapy because they desire happiness. Let's begin by discovering what happiness looks like for you. Do you feel unheard, dismissed and over-ridden by a parent or partner even though you are an adult? Do you feel as though attempting to set new boundaries for yourself is next to impossible because important others will simply disregard them? Therapy can help you learn to fully validate within yourself what it is you feel and believe, and what it is you consider to be important. Peace, authenticity, and balance are springboards to happiness. My goal is to offer you individualized help in overcoming the obstacles that are blocking that happiness. Taking a step, reaching out for some help, will lead you to the change and growth you are hoping for. And whether you are seeking thriving relationships or simply greater contentment, I will help you tap into your own innate strengths to bring about a fuller, happier life.

When working with clients, I see people as unique individuals who are trying to find their own meaning for their lives and a purpose in life. Through therapy we can learn so much about ourselves and our goals which we might not even be aware of up to this point. Part of my belief in therapy is centered in the idea that each person is capable of reaching their desired self or achieving self actualization. I believe individuals and relationships are trying to find their best possible versions of self. In my practice I emphasize promoting communication and emotional awareness.

I am committed to providing respect, compassion, understanding, honest feedback, structure and openness to each of my clients in order to provide the optimum conditions for you to achieve your desired outcomes. I believe that life is a journey which is unique for each person. Psychotherapy can be an important tool in helping an individual or family discover their natural ability to heal, to love and to grow.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! Life can be filled with unexpected challenges. These vary from change of life situations to loss of job, marital difficulties, divorce, trauma and grief over the loss of a loved one. I welcome you to explore various ways to navigate these experiences in a safe, sensitive and warm environment. Together we can find creative and positive approaches tailored to your circumstances. As a team we can explore your thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors and take action to reach a positive outcome!

***MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO NEW CLIENTS. HOWEVER IT IS OPEN TO NEW INTERNS.*** Do you ever feel stuck in life? It's like the world is spinning around you but YOUR world is standing still? I'll be honest...change is hard! Life transitions, like divorce, new jobs, a move, etc, can take it's toll...especially if you don't have the support and tools to cope with moving forward. This is what I offer - authentic support that meets your needs in a way that allows you to dream again and step into who you were meant to be. Together, we will get to the root, bring healing and lasting change.