I am a psychologist experienced in helping children, teens and adults. My experiences in the mental health field began in 1981 and include working with the seriously mentally ill, treating traumatized children, and working with the oppressed. These experiences have taught me the importance of maintaining compassion for others even when they are in extreme states or are easily wounded. Working with different cultures has taught me to respect the world view and values of others. My background helps me to understand struggles of all types with a greater depth and sensitivity. All problems, worries and concerns are significant and deserving of a serious approach.

ABLE TO DO PHONE SESSIONS. Life can be incredibly lonely and painful at times. My goal is to support you, gently and honestly, towards increased self respect and worthiness. Licensed since 1999, I have vast experience with children, families, and adults. Depression, anxiety, complicated traumas and grief; issues regarding foster care and adoption; sexual abuse, parenting, and/or child welfare are areas I'm well versed in. I'm genuine and compassionate. Most important to you should be finding a therapist with whom you're comfortable. That's not always easy, but it can be well worth your efforts. I'd be honored to be chosen by you.

We are a private practice which accepts cash pay patients as well as Anthem Blue Cross PPO (out of network) and CA MediCal; California Health and Wellness and Anthem MediCal. We have 8 therapists with a wide variety of specialities, so we can meet most any need you may have whether it is for yourself personally or in your relationships. Call our receptionist, Tammy between 9am and 1pm, weekdays, and she can help you find the right therapist.

I am sensitive to the many components that contribute to both personal blocks and growth. I view life as a journey with peaks and valleys, dark places and light places, and the inevitable changes of seasons. If I can walk with you on your journey, if even for a short time, to process difficulties in the present, pain from the past, or desires for the future, I count myself as honored. I endeavor to be a safe place for my clients so they can be honest without judgment.

I am honored to do the work of holding space for individuals and families as they process through past and ongoing traumatic and distressing experiences. Integrating Trauma and Attachment-Focused Therapies, Play and Art Therapy, Mindfulness, Existentialism, and Psycho-education, I assist clients in healing and growing from what they have experienced in life. We are incredibly resilient and the strength within us sometimes needs a little guidance when we find ourselves in the dark. We will likely look at communication issues, attachment, choosing more effective coping strategies, and finding new ways to make life full and meaningful.

Is it time for you to make some changes? Want to prevent divorce? Having trouble just talking to each other? Feeling depressed, anxious, hopeless? There's warm, professional, sensitive and good-humored help available, using competence gained from many years of experience. I help couples with high conflict, including infidelity, who want to save, or simply improve, their relationship. I also have extensive experience and training in treating anxiety, panic, stress, anger, depression, and substance abuse problems. I take satisfaction in successful outcomes with clients who believed therapy could never help (I'm also LGBTQ friendly).

Are you exhausted and overwhelmed? Do you long for better connection with others? Are you filled with worry or regret? Or do you struggle to be content and to care for yourself? I am a relational psychotherapist in my third decade of private practice. I bring a deeply compassionate presence to my work with you and you will come to feel seen and safe and understood in our work together. You will also experience increasing empathy for yourself and your needs. And you will change unhealthy patterns in relationships, with food, alcohol, substances and actions, by making inner shifts leading to behavioral changes.

One of the hardest things I have ever done, was asking for help while in the midst of personal crisis. While on our journey through life, loss and change are inevitable. The most challenging moments, although difficult, are also opportunities for growth and self-examination. I would be honored to be part of your journey.

I focus on helping people achieve an improved quality of life, whether it be through developing healthier relationships, overcoming an addiction, or healing from a painful past. I support people in learning how to more effectively manage life stressors that can often times contribute to other symptoms, such as anxiety and depression. I connect well with individuals who want to increase their self confidence and feel a stronger sense of empowerment in their ability to effectively manage their emotions, relationships with others, and overall life goals.

Do you feel anxious or worried? Are you experiencing guilt or depression? Do you feel stuck or down? Confused or hopeless? In recent years, traumatic events have affected the way people in the north valley tend to cope with life. Significant life events have a way of bringing back past worries and triggers and people can find that life turns upside down. If you are experiencing a shift or are dealing with a familiar pattern, you are not alone.

If you are struggling with problematic life situations such as trauma, grief, relational issues, or other emotional difficulties, then now is the time to address them. Change can be a scary process and taking the first step to deal with a difficult problem may seem overwhelming. Working with a professional therapist can help to make those life transitions and the process of change more manageable, achievable and rewarding. I have spent the last twelve years helping people resolve a variety of difficult psychological and emotional problems.

My team of therapists and I welcome anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, substance abuse, thoughts of suicide, despair, and other challenges that interfere with their well-being, happiness, and relationships with others. Even if you've previously found therapy to be unsuccessful, we can help! We treat the cause, not just the symptoms, of your distress. We believe that everyone is intelligent and capable; our job is to help you discover the capabilities that you already posses. You and your therapist will work together to resolve the obstacles that are preventing you from becoming your authentic self and living the life you desire.

Is there something about your life that is not working? Do your struggles interfere with your ability to be happy and have satisfying relationships? Together, we can explore and discover the best way to approach your unique circumstances. I work with individuals and couples from an integrative approach in order to create a nurturing, encouraging and productive environment where we will address conflicts and patterns that are negatively affecting you. The origin of these issues often have their roots in unresolved childhood trauma and attachment deficits.

Has your QUALITY OF LIFE diminished. Any transition, no matter how big or small is easy to manage on your own. We are social beings and need support and comfort from those around us. Sometimes this necessary support is not readily available within our usual relationships, and/or sometimes we may not feel heard or understood by those close to us. I believe you have all the answers within you, but may be missing some of the key factors that are known to help us navigate and cope with the stresses of life.

One of my greatest passions in life is my work as a therapist. With warmth, humor and compassion, I help others to heal and move forward in their lives. Perhaps, you are feeling "stuck"- overwhelmed by relationship issues, career, loneliness, anxiety or depression. Maybe, coping with life's daily stresses is getting you down, making it increasingly difficult to find & experience meaning and joy. These are difficult times, difficult issues, & sometimes it's hard to get through them alone.

I have been working with individuals and families for two decades. My specialties include teens and family issues, individuals, elders, and couples work. My training is primarily attachment-based, relational, and emotionally focused therapy. I also use art and nature based techniques.

If you struggle with anxiety or depression, you know how difficult it can be to cope. Anxiety is easy to recognize. We worry more, avoid difficult situations, and feel tense, awkward, or ineffective. Depression feels exhausting and hopeless. We judge ourselves and other people harshly, feel intense sadness, and become passive. It can feel like we can't do anything right or that things never go our way. Imagine being more active, skilled, and competent, communicating more effectively in relationships, being more productive at work or school, and feeling more satisfied with life.

I help people move through their lives with a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and joy. My clients are my partners, and together we develop treatment goals to target unwanted emotional and behavioral patterns. I often work with clients' prescribing doctors to offer continuity in patient care and thereby bolster medication-therapy outcomes. I follow the humanistic, client-centered model and offer a practice that integrates various clinical treatment theories. This work offers an emotionally safe space wherein, together, we embody and create your ability to heal from past traumas and more current wounds.

I believe every individual is an unfolding story. Each decision we make, both big and small, effects our storyline; As an eclectic therapist, I use many approaches because I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all therapy. Each person has learned beliefs they bring into new relationships. Helping to uncover how those beliefs effect their lives is often key to the source of their problems and being able to decide what works for them.

Accepting Medi-Cal plans, Blue Shield/Magellan, and Cigna. I have 10+ years experience helping others maneuver through life's challenges and transformations. I have a lot of clinical experience at this point in my training and offer a variety of different therapeutic approaches. But I always tailor treatment based on each individuals unique and stated needs. Any treatment I provide is rooted in empathy, acceptance, and based in relationship. I specialize in one-on-one therapy, often with a focus on areas such as personal growth, anxiety, depression, trauma, or life and relationship transitions.