Narrative Therapists in 91501

Dr. Janelle van der Linde is a registered psychological associate with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University in Silicon Valley, California. She has specialized training in providing comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention, focusing on trauma, mood disorders, and distress related to an emotional grief, loss, relationship conflict, parent-child attachment, illness, infertility, adoption, and difficult life transitions.

The goal of therapy is to develop an awareness of our emotional patterns and recognize where they are not serving us. Many of us are operating within a problem saturated narrative that needs to be rewritten. It is my experience that the problems don’t occur in a bubble. I believe that issues are systemic, therefore I will often incorporate partners or members of the Family in the healing and growth process. I find my training in mediation practices further equip me to deal effectively with dysfunction family communication patterns.

My approach to therapy is grounded in Post Modern Narrative Theory, which emphasizes client strengths in the collaborative creation of a client's preferred life. I am passionate about creating hope and collaborating with clients to effectuate change. I work with individuals, couples and families.

I view therapy as a process of exploring what is working, what is not working and what changes can occur to create the life you envision for yourself. Therapy often involves examining the origins and power of automatic thoughts and belief systems and how these thoughts and beliefs impact your present life. My role as a therapist is to collaboratively facilitate a process so that you can develop greater insight to best utilize your strengths and build resiliency. Clients become actively involved in their therapeutic work and together we develop solutions to achieve stated goals.

All too often we set our feelings aside, thinking we will deal with them later. That's what I did for years. In my early 20's after a near death experience & a massive panic attack my personal journey of healing & growth started. Since, I have been working on my healing, mindset, undoing-behaviors, re-writing my narrative in order to live a happier, productive and purposeful life. Since 2003, I have been operating my empathic coaching practice, & supporting my clients to their right path. If we don't deal with our feelings & past we end up storing them in our minds & bodies, and this is when anxiety & other health issues arise.

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 38 years of experience - successful - caring - warm - grounded - private and confidential. I believe in full respect living, diversity, and decency. Trained in trauma resolution, narrative and attachment theory, inner child work, and full respect relationship styles. I can be your individual therapist-and reliable confidential safe sounding board, relationship counselor and coach, or workshop provider/presenter as I have presented for over 20 years for the Motion Picture/Television Industry.

What courage it takes for you to just be here. Welcome. And thank you for taking this step. Life is challenging and my belief is that even with a little help, you can overcome those challenges and function at your best. The past can be your teacher, and time your healer. My belief is that when we stop fighting the past or our present hardships is when we can THRIVE. I will meet you where you are. We can go from there.

You are already taking the first step on a transformative journey by advocating for yourself and looking into therapy! Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship stress, PTSD, or want to gain a better insight to your patterns and emotions, therapy can bring you closer to coming home to your authentic self and living the life you want. There is a proverb that states if you want to go fast go alone, but to go far, you must go together. Let’s go together to find the right pathways out of the woods as we untangle your mental knots, let go of what is no longer serving you, and help you write your own narrative.

Do you find yourself struggling with episodes of sadness? Do you feel anxious or have difficulty managing your emotions? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed? Have you gone through a traumatic experience and continue to have flashbacks? If so, I can help you make sense of your past experiences so that you can live a life full of joy. You have the ability to live the life you so desire, and today you are one step closer to fulfilling that dream.

I believe in brief therapy. I became a therapist because of my experience as a client and I understand the bravery it takes to make a decision to seek change through therapy. You are hiring me to help you with an issue, enhance your relationships, achieve your goals to lead a healthier and happier life. As a therapist, I maintain a safe environment in the session to allow you to feel heard, understood, and to formulate solutions for what's not working. I bring heart and responsibility for choices to foster respect, trust and growth.

I provide a safe, judgment-free setting to help the client explore challenges and obstacles in their life. I help them begin the journey to a life of peace, balance, acceptance and change they desire and deserve. Together the client and will explore unhealthy patterns or stories and discover new strategies that work for them and allow them to move forward. I also believe that a little mindfulness and a lot of laughter can be healing as well. I enjoy working adolescents, millennials, parents and people struggling in life transitions.

I specialize in recovery from alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction and resolving the issues that have contributed to it. I understand your feelings of hopelessness and despair and how difficult it is to move forward despite your willingness to change. You believe that your way of coping isn't working anymore, that you've tried so hard to get through this alone, and you're tired of struggling and hurting the ones you love. You deserve healing, professional support, and expert guidance, and I know how to help.

On a daily basis we are faced with the choice to embrace our truth or to just live in autopilot blending into a routine of existence. That was me many years ago. Totally stuck, dissatisfied, angry, anxious and unhappy. I knew I had to take responsibility of my own wellbeing. There was a missing link between my day to day reality and the truth of who I was. Over the past 3 decades I have been using the same techniques that got me out of my stuck states to support my clients to live a life of choice and be fulfilled and happy.

Life can be such a challenge. We humans are so resilient, but also fragile, and life can hurl things at us we could have never imagined. We often feel we're doing our best; it often doesn't seem good enough. Support is crucial. It's immensely useful to have a therapist who ACTIVELY helps you face life on life's terms. My clients are growth-oriented people who take a proactive role toward change. We look at their situation, feelings, behaviors and opportunities for growth w/compassion, hope and motivation. My style is warm and direct. I believe in using humor whenever possible - therapy doesn't have to be a drag.

Do you ever find yourself needing someone to talk to? Do you find your thoughts taking over your mind on a daily basis? The first step to gaining control over your emotions is to reach out for help. I have specialized in helping my clients reach their therapeutic goals through personalized therapy. My vast experience in catering to individuals, couples, and families, has allowed me to individualize the therapeutic process of all my clients. My specialties include helping clients overcome PTSD, Divorce, and Anxiety, which I have found to be some of the main sources of one's emotional struggle.

Do you find yourself fighting with your partner about the same issues over and over again? Do you believe that you and your partner are having trouble communicating your wants and needs, often feel unheard and frustrated? I can help be the non-judgmental bridge between you both, teach new skills, and help recreate the connection and trust that was once lost. Or, you may be having trouble finding yourself after a break up, or a traumatic event, have lost of sense of self, anxiety or depression. I can help you regain your confidence where you can live a more fulfilling life. You don't have to suffer alone!

I offer support and guidance to my clients as they grow and discover new ways of being. I meet you with a Client-Centered Approach that puts your needs and goals first. I do not see people as broken, like a machine, but as organically growing and adapting to our environment. Drawing from Mindfulness, Neuroscience, and Art Therapy, I have an abundance of tools to assist you in coping, adjusting, and changing your situation. I am very focused on being of service and supporting you in finding your state of wellbeing that persists no matter the circumstances of your life. Telehealth therapy available. For more see: MonicaMayall.com

My areas of focus include narcissistic abuse, life transitions (midlife "crisis," empty nest, divorce, career change) depression, anxiety, creativity, finding meaning and purpose. I am currently working on a research project on using the flow state (being in the zone) in psychotherapy.

Therapy is about unraveling root causes of stressors, in order to process and redirect the mannerisms of rediscovering oneself. By gaining healthy therapeutic tools, coping skills and going through the steps of healthy processing individuals learn to live healthier and happier lives. As a psychotherapist I greatly enjoy working with all age ranges where I can incorporate my knowledge of CBT, DBT, PST and mindfulness. I recognize that no single therapeutic approach is inclusive of all clients. Thus, I put emphasis on the individual needs of each client and focus on uncovering the most appropriate therapeutic approaches for all.