Therapists in Carmel, CA

You were born with innate potential and natural abilities, yet it may be easy to forget your personal power if you struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, or overwhelmingly stressful life situations. Allow me to help gently guide you back to a sense of empowerment and together we can work on shifting your focus toward the personal strengths that give you energy. I am active in giving support and feedback and I will compassionately challenge beliefs and actions that no longer work for you. I believe you can change the way you think about painful experiences; seeing them instead, as transformative opportunities.

Have you spent time trying to claw your way out of a deep, dark cave of depression? Unhappiness feels scary, unfair and even shameful. We are here to help you identify patterns & behaviors you can change to realize true happiness and make the most of yourself. You will learn to recognize and accept your emotions as separate from who you are. We will identify current and past relationships that may be impacting how you experience life and work to improve your understanding of these relationships and communication to continue developing new and better connections. The most important relationship is your relationship with yourself!

Are you searching for a sense of purpose, to better understand or be understood by others? Are you looking for support in making decisions more aligned with your values? I utilize an integrative counseling style tailored to your unique needs, providing the opportunity for you to tap into your strengths. Insight gained may provide you the opportunity to manage stressors and to make self driven choices in a balanced manner. Approaching life's most difficult challenges in a confidential way may allow you to work towards your goals, providing you the opportunity to safely delve into your relationship struggles.

Sometimes we need support and guidance for whatever life throws our way. I welcome you here! If you wish to make changes then I am here to help. My personal style is open and non-judgmental. You will find me kind supportive and encouraging. I am open-minded and curious to the unique story that brings you to therapy and find meaningful solutions in the face of your concerns.

Therapy Lab offers individual teletherapy that's based on a plan. Visit our website (therapylab.com) to explore a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress (anxiety, relationship problems, work stress) so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.

By working together and considering your input, we can effectively tackle any concerns and fulfill your needs to achieve your goals. As Viktor Frankl stated, "Everything can be taken from a person but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's way."

Are you ready for change? Are you ready to live the life you are meant to live? To transform the old self, you have to gain awareness. I want you to get to know all your parts and to shine a light on the shadows that hold you back, I know you can heal your life when you make that decision and have focused discipline to take action to discover your greatness. Don't know where to start? We will start right where you are today. I use the Enneagram, Ayurveda, and Internal Family Systems along with honesty to get you on track. I will show you how you can heal and become whole again. You really can have what you want.

The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and/or emotional insight and health. The Equine Healing Collaborative offers more than just traditional talk therapy and utilizes interventions such as equine assisted therapy, mindfulness, and mindful equine massage to promote health and quality of life for individuals seeking change.

Welcome! It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help, and it's crucial that you find a therapist you connect with-someone who can really see you so that you can begin to truly see yourself. I see part of my role as helping you bring light into your dark moments & to help you discover what keeps you stuck so that you can live a life of greater peace & freedom. In the last 15 years, I’ve been trained in a wide range of therapies, from IFS, somatic & mindfulness based approaches to CBT and DBT. I believe that good therapy is both science and art, and each session is its own unique encounter.

Hello there! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. I want you to know that reaching out to talk about your emotions and needs is a significant step, and I'm here to support you every step of the way. As your therapist, my foremost commitment is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore and discover yourself. With more than two decades of experience working with a diverse range of clients in various settings, such as schools, non-profit agencies, group homes, and hospitals, I've had the privilege of witnessing countless personal journeys of growth and healing.

Do you find yourself stuck in a rut or in a pattern of behaviors that no longer serve you? Are you having a difficult time navigating complex emotions or processing a challenging past experience? I am a dually licensed marriage and family therapist and professional clinical counselor who is here to help you make sense of all of life’s challenging aspects. If you have been considering seeking therapy for a while, but have been anxious about the process, I welcome you. This step you have taken requires courage and self-reflection. It is not a step that many take.