Narrative Therapists in 91359

I Wendy De Augustine, L.M.F.T., MA., am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have a MA in Art Therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, group and family therapy. My areas of focus include art therapy, narrative therapy and working with children, adolescents and adults. I received a 62-unit Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with a major in Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. I work extensively with depressed teens and adults, utlizing different techniques through a Narrative and Post Modern lens to provide what is most helpful to my clients.

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed often? Do you constantly feel on edge, like you have little or no control over your emotions? Maybe you aren't sure what you feel or how to move forward. Whatever it is that you are going through, therapy can provide a safe, contained, space for you to process your inner world, gain clarity and learn new ways of approaching challenges in your life.

HELPING YOU MOVE THROUGH TRAUMA AND LOSS, SO YOU CAN LIVE THE LIFE YOU WANT. Maybe you've been going through some stuff lately and you've been feeling stuck. You may have lost someone, a job, or a relationship and you're having a hard time "moving on." The things that used to work for you aren't working anymore. Maybe you're clean and sober, but now you are struggling with what it means to LIVE clean and sober. Grief, loss and trauma can lead to thoughts, emotions and behaviors that surprise us. Whether you are overwhelmed by pain or disconnected from your emotions, there is a way through the places you feel stuck.

I provide mental health counseling to help and guide my client(s) find a balanced life by providing a safe space to process and talk about family issues, marital conflict, job stressors, fertility, postpartum, alcohol and substance use along with other mental health concerns they may be experiencing. The therapeutic alliance is the pillar of the therapeutic process and growth. Having worked in this field for almost a decade, I believe my greatest strength is the ability to connect and empathize with my clients while building on their life skills.

As a therapist, I demonstrate a passionate devotion to fostering growth in a safe, nurturing environment. My treatment approach is tailored to your strengths and uniqueness. I teach and guide you how to actively pay attention to the messages of your body, thoughts, feelings, and your actions. Learn new coping skills that compliment your uniqueness. Visit my websites at www.mindfulpath.com and www.ericaives.com I believe recovery is much more than eliminating self-destructive behaviors; it's about cultivating and living life everyday on a mindful path filled with self-awareness, fulfilling relationships, meaning, and vitality.

Are you searching for a sense of purpose, to better understand or be understood by others? Are you looking for support in making decisions more aligned with your values? I utilize an integrative counseling style tailored to your unique needs, providing the opportunity for you to tap into your strengths. Insight gained may provide you the opportunity to manage stressors and to make self driven choices in a balanced manner. Approaching life's most difficult challenges in a confidential way may allow you to work towards your goals, providing you the opportunity to safely delve into your relationship struggles.

I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficult life transitions by helping them to turn their challenges into sources of individual growth and strength. I use a Psychodynamic/Integrative approach, utilizing Mindfulness, Cognitive therapies, Imaginal/Dreamwork, and EMDR. My areas of focus include Grief and Loss, Depression, Anxiety, Panic disorders and Midlife Transitions. I also have specific experience with Cult Recovery and Spiritual Crisis issues. I offer online and phone sessions for anyone who would like to work with me from their home, and have found this to be an extremely beneficial platform for therapy.

I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist who believes in the unique and irreplaceable nature of the therapeutic relationship. My approach to therapy is characterized by warmth, collaboration, and a commitment to providing a non-pathologizing space for exploration. In my practice, I believe that every emotion and behavior makes sense in context. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families understand their experiences, both past and present, and supporting them in letting go of parts that no longer serve them.

The foundation of my approach is that connection & relationship are pillars of healing. I know it can feel scary or overwhelming to start this process, maybe your doubting the gut sense nudging you to take this step & that's okay. This is a journey, you have to start somewhere. Together we meet where you're at & move at your pace. I have a lovingly direct, informal & authentic style sharing the hard truths with compassion. If therapy doesn't make you feel somewhat uncomfortable, it isn't quality therapy. I am here to hold space, help navigate, introduce skills and to challenge you in a safe container & more.