Reality Therapy in Volcano, CA

Every day is an opportunity to take a step towards the person you’d like to be. I believe therapy can be a safe and empowering place for that to happen. Hello, my name is Monica Mendiola, and I have experience working with children, adults, families, and high-risk populations. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, grief/loss, life adjustments, stress, and family conflict.

After splitting time between a non-profit community center and private practice for a number of years, I am now solely focused on private practice. I am excited about the opportunity to continue my work with individuals, couples, families and children. I approach my work with respect, cultural awareness and a strong belief in self-empowerment. Our time together will be supportive, collaborative, focused and goal driven. Although I am continually learning and searching for what works, Reality Therapy/Choice Theory is my primary theoretical approach. I also regularly use Feedback Informed Treatment measures.

Hello, my name is LaVonne Renno, and I am a LPCC. In my sessions, you will find a combination of ACT therapy, Reality therapy, mindfulness, and Insight. I believe that through these processes, we are able to delve into the issues and work on changing practices and thoughts in order to cope with and decrease symptoms. I look at clients typically who are struggling with communication issues, anxiety, depression, low sense of self, or struggling with job satisfaction. I typically work with young adults to those in middle age.

My name is Jason Owens, and I'm looking forward to working with you. As a career mental health professional and educator, I bring over 20 years of experience-allowing a unique perspective to walk with you along the path toward your mental health, wellness, and life goals. Let's connect. All clients are welcome. My experience in the educational mental health field has allowed me to work with a huge variety of clients over the past 20+ years. My specialty is LGBTQIA+ counseling with clients of all ages.

It’s hard to be human. There are no manuals on how to deal with our thoughts and emotions. Sitting with vulnerability can be scary and uncomfortable. As a Client-Centered clinician I plan to meet you in the here and now and help get you to where you want to be in a holistically happy and healthy manner. We all could use a bit of guidance, and at times, a push in the right direction.

*VIDEO/PHONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE* Do you find yourself facing difficult or unexpected struggles? Responding to life's challenges can be hard and can result in stress and unwanted feelings or symptoms. I am here to help you gain the strength, confidence, and clarity needed to tackle life’s obstacles and to feel well. I work with individuals from adolescence through adulthood who are dealing with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship and parenting concerns, grief and loss, trauma recovery, and more. I also help couples work through problems and strengthen their bond.

Communication issues with your partner? Blended family feeling anything but blended? Afraid that your marriage is headed for a DIVORCE? Porn impacting your life? ...Life throws everyone challenges, fears, disappointments and transitions. You need resiliency, strength and wisdom to move forward successfully. Friends, family, and even pastors can't always provide the time, skills or knowledge to help you reach safe harbor when you feel like you are drowning.

Hi, my name is Michele Downey, I am an RN and a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a specialty in Addiction. My approach is eclectic based on what my client needs. It is a Cognitive Therapy style with a 12-step approach. I specialize in Families affected by Addictions and Mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and stress. I also have a toy poodle who is my "therapoodle" and associate. He's amazing! Since I have worked in this field since 1987, I have many skills in my approach although it reflects on who my client is and what he/she needs. Primarily Cognitive Therapy, Family therapy with aa 12 step approach.

Greetings, my name is Brian Vance. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have been licensed since October 2003 and have clinical experience working with clients in practice and group settings as well as experience as an Academic Advisor for college students. In addition, I worked for nearly 18 years as a child custody counselor in the California Court system. My clinical experience has spanned working with individuals, families, children, and adults.

Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.

I enjoy working with teens and adults who is looking for relief from trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief. Many of these stressors can lead to a crisis, substance abuse, and thoughts of suicide. Wanting to find relief from these struggles can be daunting, yet it is possible. I believe that each individual needs to be considered as a whole and the therapy process should be tailored to their individual needs and personal circumstances.

Hello. I am Brian Betz, Ph.D. I have been a licensed psychologist in California for the past 25 years. I have an eclectic, client-centered approach to psychotherapy. I work collaboratively with clients to determine the best therapeutic approach/strategy to address their current challenges. I have an eclectic approach to providing therapy. The therapeutic modalities or modalities that I use are dependent upon each individual client's needs and include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Insight Oriented Therapy, Family Systems, Object Relations, and Trauma-Focused CBT.

I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 25 years experience providing counseling to children, teens, adults and families. My mission is to provide help, hope and healing to you and your family through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or your loved ones, my goal is to always encourage, support and help you navigate the trials and hardships we encounter in life.

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.

My heart in therapy is to help others connect to themselves deeply and find true healing from some of life's most difficult circumstances. These circumstances or traumatic experiences can be anywhere from molestation, rape, abandonment, Childhood abuse, spousal abuse, to miscarriage, infertility, self hatred or spiritual abuse/deconstruction. I walk gently with my clients helping them learn how to be okay sitting in the uncomfortable feelings of the past, learning how to have power over them, and be free to be their authentic self.

Hi, I am Teri Noordmans, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who lives in Clovis, CA, working via telemetry. I am also an RN and Certified Christian Conciliator. I have 30 years of experience in private practice focused on individuals, couples, and families. Also as a mediator and conciliator, I have helped couples and families reconcile relationship conflicts and have assisted with divorce mediation and child custody issues. I have worked with a diverse population of clients including adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, and families.

Life is full of twists and turns and can become overwhelming at times. Therapy is an effective way to deal with life’s roadblocks. Seeking help is often misunderstood but should be seen as a strength. Let me help guide you on the right path. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, joining with them to process their thoughts and emotions, and create clear, achievable goals. I believe that there are reasons for all behaviors and once understood can be life changing.

Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.

I don't have a specific client that is "ideal" as every client has their own unique history and backstory. I definitely look forward to meeting with people who are interested in self-growth but I also enjoy helping people get to the point to where the may be ready to work on their self-growth. If you are reading this, you would probably be the ideal client since you have taken the first step in just having that thought in your head about maybe it is time to give yourself the love you give to others and focusing on yourself.