Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Tuolumne County, CA

I am an LMFT with over 16 years of experience working in mental health. I have 10 years of experience as a clinician and skills teacher in a comprehensive DBT program. I am experienced in CBT, Prolonged Exposure therapy, and working with psychotic, personality and mood disorders. Irreverence and humor are part of my personality. Bonus: if you like animals, you are sure to see an appearance during a session with me. And if you don't like animals, we can talk about that too.

Feeling overwhelmed? Are you exhausted but unable to sleep? Is anxiety or depression impeding on your work or personal life? Take a step towards change because healing is possible. I work with First Responders and their spouses who are struggling with PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, work stress and critical incidents, relationship issues, and grief and loss. I use evidence based therapies known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. I am also trained in Brainspotting.

Some problems can seem larger than they are. We need to get above them and see them from another perspective. That’s difficult to do because when we think about them, we always see it the same way. We may avoid thinking about it because that just makes us feel worse. Some say, why talk about it, that doesn’t help. However, you have not talked but thought about it. If you talk to someone who can see it from a different perspective, that helps shift thoughts in another more insightful direction and that’s the road to real change.

Welcome to my practice. Do you feel overwhelmed by feelings of worry, anxiety, sadness or hopelessness? Have you or your child experienced a trauma that continues affecting your mood, relationships and daily functioning? Are you struggling with recent change or parenting concerns? I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience helping clients heal, gain new perspective and transform their lives by reaching their mental health goals. I serve individual adults and kids 10 years and older.

The clients I often work with seem to have a history of not finding a therapist who gets them and the way they see the world. They struggle with feeling understood and have lost hope that there is anybody out there who can actually help them better their lives. They know there is more to them, they just don’t know how to bring it out of them. Most people of the people I work with just want to feel understood, they want someone to validate how their lives have unfolded to get where they are now, and from that moment, their lives seem to start unfolding. They just needed someone to help them make sense of it all.

The challenge is walking up in the morning and making sense of our lives in order to get going. The times that we live in are becoming increasingly more difficult. It is easy to feel alone, lost, stuck, and without a compass to find our path. The way to turn things around in our lives starts here and now. You have come to a safe place where you can be vulnerable, heard, and seen through and through.

Hi, my name is Maria Umana. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 111374. I have experience working with adults and older adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and trauma. I work with couples and I also facilitate different types of groups. I use person-centered, solution-focused, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Although my clientele is 30% Caucasian and 30% African American, I feel most comfortable working with the Spanish population.

I can attest,having worked with many clients over the years, I have witnessed time and time again the true value that a psychotherapeutic relationship can provide. Through hard work, growing authenticity, and commitment, a therapeutic relationship brings forth genuine opportunities for new & useful insight, new eye opening perspectives, the application of new and working coping skills, a freedom from debilitating challenges like anxiety, panic, depression, a renewed & focused life plan, significant transformational changes, and more. Therapy can have a significant impact, once you make the powerful decision to seek treatment, and develop new belief that life can be different.

Are you battling depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, or seeking healthier coping mechanisms for difficult relationships? Do you identify as culturally diverse (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, etc.)? Are seeking support tailored to your experiences? Our inclusive group practice is here for you. We're here to navigate your struggles with you as you heal from traumas; embrace change; discover alternate ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and being; gain insights into how your past impacts your present; finding solace and emotional release in co-created healing spaces; and live the life that aligns with your truest, most liberated self.

Hello, my name is Stephanny Perea-Perez. I am a licensed psychologist who has a holistic approach to mental health and wellness. I believe that we all have the capacity to heal through the process of getting to know and understand ourselves. I work with the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities and provide bilingual services for Spanish-speaking individuals. I work with motivated clients who are ready to make changes in their lives. Punctuality and consistency are very important for treatment and are highly encouraged for my clients.

I'm Dr. Jeff Riffle, a California Licensed Clinical Psychologist living in Northern California. I help clients all across the state through telehealth. I see both individual adults and couples. Let’s talk. I establish a safe, non-judgmental, and inviting space for us to talk. I’ve been, most often, called warm and supportive by my clients. I’d love the opportunity to create that type of environment for you, as well.

I have extensive experience working with OCD and anxiety disorders. I also deliver therapy to many clients from the LGBTQ+ population and enjoy providing quality care to diverse communities. My foundation is in cognitive behavioral therapy, meaning that I believe the way we think about ourselves, and the world has a significant impact on our lives.

Hello. My name is Paul Mundt, LMFT. I have been a psychotherapist, clinical director, and university instructor for over 35 years. My focus is on healing your core unresolved emotional pain from the past that is the root of many emotional and behavioral symptoms in the present. Once you are released from the emotional baggage of your past, you are free to fully live a healthy and empowered life in the moment. We will take a look at the movie that is your life, paying attention to those scenes that are still painfully unresolved.

I have worked with a variety of clients within different ages and stages of their life. I believe that the therapeutic process should be individually curtailed to each specific client. Every client processes information and sees the world differently. These are the factors at the forefront of my mind when I am considering interventions for clients. I enjoy standing beside my clients on their journey while helping, supporting, and encouraging them to reach their therapeutic goals.

Are you feeling so down that you can't stop crying or you can't get out of bed? Has your relationship gotten to the point that you don't know how to get it back on track? Does anxiety paralyze you? Has today stresses with jobs & economy leaked into your marriage and you want it to stop? Do you wonder how past events and trauma in your life effect your relationships today? Are you ready to start being happy? There is a better way to live! I can help you gain the tools to live the life you deserve.I am very passionate about helping you achieve personal growth and happiness.

I have been helping people heal, learn, and grow for more than 20 years. I am a psychotherapist, coach, teacher, and author of the best-selling book, Scared Selfless, which explores the aftereffects of child abuse and how to heal from it. My greatest gift as a therapist is my well-founded optimism. I know that no matter how bad things may currently seem, my clients can overcome obstacles, process pain, and move on to happier, healthier, more purposeful lives. I believe that all people have an innate capacity to grow into their authentic selves; they simply need the right conditions.

I am interested in wellness and holistic approaches to therapy. My work focuses on helping my clients achieve growth. Growth can take many forms in one's life such as: improved relationships, improved sense of self, transition across barriers, achievement of goals, career success, reduction of painful/unwanted symptoms, etc. My approach focuses on understanding the core of suffering and stagnation while uncovering what stands in the way of growth. I now provide Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy as a optional compliment to therapy.

If you find yourself struggling with life circumstances, shifts in your mood, or re-living past trauma experiences, I would be honored to walk along side you during your healing journey. I am passionate about building relationships founded on trust, compassion, respect, and unconditional positive regard. I have a heart for helping people heal from all kinds of struggles using holistic tools including mind, body, and spirit practices.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a life you aren't enjoying? Are you in need of support, new ways of viewing life, or help in dealing with trauma?