Teletherapy for California

Congratulations for taking the first step towards change! I utilize many methods with clients during sessions (expressive arts therapy, narrative therapy, trauma focused therapy, positive psychology, videos, worksheets, etc.) Change does take work but it can happen! I sometimes give homework to help my clients achieve their goals. I work with individual adults (18+). Whether it's anxiety, trauma, stress, or a mixture of things, I look forward to working with you!

Are you having problems with work or family? Want to reduce the stress in your life? We can work together to sort things out, find new ways to communicate, and connect with others more positively. There is a way out from the turmoil you are experiencing. Talking things over with a professional takes the burden off your mind and helps you to realize you are not alone in this problem. Through a variety of methods, we will focus on your specific goal whether it is to repair relationships, cope with your anxiety, climb out of depression, or something else. Give me a call. I am listening.

If you are feeling stressed, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed with your personal relationships or work life, I have over 50 methods in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you. I also use the very successful Gottman Method to help with conflicts in marriage and relationships. I seek to get to the core issues and self-defeating beliefs so you can truly heal yourself and find your joy in life again. I offer Telehealth (Zoom) sessions from my office to the comfort of your home. I do not take insurance at this time, but I offer a sliding scale on an individual basis to those who need it.

You deserve to feel safe, connected, and understood and have deserved this for a very long time. It hurts when you think about that that you sought connection and comfort from someone important in your life, but did not get what you needed. It can be hard to describe the impacts of these experiences or the toll it took on you to grow up with important needs unmet. If this description speaks to you then you may benefit from healing work around relational trauma and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

I believe that living your life authentically is a core of life satisfaction. Sometimes our trauma, loss, or worry makes us avoid living in a truly authentic way. These experiences can lead to post traumatic stress, depression, and/or anxiety. I care about who you are intrinsically, and will work with you to process those painful experiences, cope with anxiety, and reach a point where life feels manageable again. I won't push people to relive bad experiences, but I will work to establish a safe space to share and explore your needs at your own pace.

Stress often highlights issues in our lives. It can also provide an opportunity to address these issues to improve our own functioning. The issues may be in our relationships or circumstances. I would love to partner with you in this journey of discovery and empowerment. My 25+ years of helping people like you makes me uniquely qualified to collaborate with you on this journey. I approach issues primarily from a CBT framework but also rely on an eclectic approach that matches the technique with your particular need. I work remotely to enable flexibility in scheduling. I also offer a Free 15 min consultation to ensure a good fit.

Do you feel anxious, sad, worried, overwhelmed, or stressed? Do you have difficulty coping with life challenges? Do you find getting through the day to day activities of life more strenuous lately? It can be isolating to not only feel painful emotions, but difficult to relate to those in our lives when we’re not feeling like ourselves, leaving us feeling more alone. That’s where therapy can help. I’m a therapist who listens, seeks to understand your experience, and supports you with tools to help you feel better. I’m a CBT Certified Beck Clinician and EMDR trained; two well-researched modalities with proven results.

I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner providing psychotherapy and coaching to individuals, couples and families. I employ techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, feminine psychology, expressive arts therapy, transpersonal techniques, mindfulness and body based practices. I assist clients who are looking to restore the body, mind and spirit connection and feel more fulfilled and vibrantly alive. I see counseling as a partnership in which we embark on a journey together to assist you in living life with more confidence, ease, joy and connection.

Life is overwhelming you right now. You have difficulty setting boundaries, become overstimulated easily, or have difficulty with change. You feel deeply as a highly sensitive person but you’re often misunderstood. I know what it’s like to feel emotionally exhausted and I know how to lead my clients to balanced, more fulfilling lives. My clients become masters at valuing themselves.

All of my services are 100% online. Online therapy provides convenience, privacy and affordability all in one place. There are so many different types of situations or experiences that can create a need for therapy. You could be stressed and are having difficulty at work, you might realize that you have been feeling more “down” than usual or perhaps you are struggling with a difficult adjustment at home. Maybe your child is acting out and you aren't sure how to deal with it or you are going through a breakup or you moved to a new city. You also might want to improve your marriage and your friendships.

You are doing the best you can. If you could snap your fingers and stop the anxious thoughts and worries you would, right? I understand the fear of being trapped in your negative experiences and how helpless that can feel without loving support. The truth is life is as challenging as it is remarkable and respecting how trauma, stress, neglect, or illness are showing up in your body and experience is paramount to healing. Trauma can show up as patterns of protection that keep us stuck in feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, hopelessness, and fear. And keep us from enjoying secure and loving relationships with others.

Welcome! With 21 enriching years of experience in the counseling field, my approach is fundamentally solution-focused, designed to navigate you through life’s complexities towards a fulfilling, balanced life. I believe in tapping into your inherent strengths and potential, empowering you to transform and grow in a supportive, collaborative environment. In my two decades in the field, I have had the privilege of working with diverse individuals across various ages and backgrounds, addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples, many of whom are dealing with the stress of life transitions, relationship issues, and identity formation.

You are fed up with repeating patterns that feel self-destructive. You are tired of being so reactive to the same triggers. You are ready for change, for relationships that fill your cup, and for a life that is purposeful and passionate. And you are probably totally overwhelmed right now. I get it. Wading through pages of therapist bios when you're already stressed, sad, and/or confused can be kind of the worst thing ever. But I'm here to help! I support clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress and lack of clarity that big life transitions can kick up.

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Children, adults and families with a variety of issues are welcomed. I specialize in psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, trauma, A.D.D., pain and stress management, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. With a bio-psycho-social perspective I help clients self-regulate relationships and mind-body. I work with marital and relationship issues such as: *Divorce, separation and infidelity *Intimacy and communication *Sexual issues *Destructive and sabotaging patterns *Depression *Anxiety *Fears and phobias *Trauma resolution *Self esteem and self concept *Loss and grief *PTSD *Assertiveness & social skills training *Pain Management * A.D.D. and other problems of brainwave disregulation

What do we all have in common? We all have the need to feel seen and understood. When you’re anxious, depressed, or just plain stressed it can be hard to find people who accept you as you are. Sometimes that leads to discouragement, isolation, or feeling overwhelmed. However, when you do have a safe place to connect and be yourself it can be the start of an amazing journey. From there you can begin to see life more clearly, identifying the things holding you back as well as the parts of life you want to enhance or explore. I’m privileged to help people on that path of healing and growth. I help Adults - Young Adults - Teens.

Dianne Porchia is featured in HEAL Documentary film for her successful healing work with advance stage cancer client who remains cancer free over 5 years after diagnosis with stage IV colorectal cancer. Porchia's unique holistic approach to healing integrates the principles and practice of mind-body-heart-soul energy medicine, epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology and heart-centered communication skills to reduce mental-emotional stress, support immune function and create and maintain successful and loving relationships through high stress life challenges such as divorce, death, loss of job, serious illness, disease and cancer.

“Mental health…is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going" Noam Shpancer. I am honored that you chose me to be part of your journey. Make your mental health your priority.