Toddler Therapists in 95008

Are you lonely, feeling depressed and hopeless thinking that life has passed you by? Are you struggling with a transition in your life: empty nest, divorce, newly married, or the loss of a loved one or a new job? I have worked with individuals, couples and families struggling with these issues. I help clients acquire direction and tools to move beyond old "non working"patterns in their lives. I work to see your growth through empowerment, direction and education.

I am passionate and honored to support and treat diverse populations of all ages who experience mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, stress, adjustment to life changes, and healing from trauma. I work with couples, parents and families to improve relationship, communication, parenting skills, and healthy relationship dynamics. I am bilingual and speak Farsi.

If you have visited this website, I imagine that you are hoping to find a therapist who can help you make sense of that which is troubling you. Perhaps you feel stuck and frustrated because you can't seem to get your needs met despite your best efforts. Maybe you feel sad and empty even though you have many successes. Maybe you feel alone, disconnected and misunderstood, and you want relief from your pain. Or you might be considering taking an important step toward better self-care, focusing more on you and your needs.

At different times we experience unresolved situations that affect our sense of clarity, calm and balance. As a therapist and guide, together we will strive to remove those obstacles and restore hope and engagement. We can achieve this through developing goals and ways to cope that address those often unexpected and sometimes familiar patterns of living. My practice serves individual adults, children/teens, parents including parent and child therapy and elders. My wish for all clients is to find a trustworthy therapist in me. Please refer to my website for detailed education/training. karenapetersen.com

I am here to help you navigate through the difficult, challenging, and even the happy times. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable space for you as well as make you feel supported. I work with children of all ages, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have experience helping those who suffer from Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, grief, ADHD, autism, Self-esteem/body issues, and much more. I look forward to meeting with you. Remember you are not alone, we will get through this together!

I work with people who learn differently or are highly sensitive and/or highly intelligent who struggle with anxiety and depression. Some of my younger clients need help with learning and navigating social environments. Some of my clients are parents who need emotional support and coaching for parenting their gifted or twice-exceptional child. I help my clients increase their understanding of who they are as unique and whole individuals, offer strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence, and help my clients gain competency in regulating their emotions and reducing harmful behaviors.

One guy said to me, I've been on depression medication for 15 years, why am I still depressed? Because your treating symptoms. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma, etc. you see your condition in terms of symptoms. If you want to get better we have to talk about the underlying problems, where it comes from. Mental health problems are rooted in the dysfunction in our relationships or the lack of relational intelligence. Anxious, addicted, depressed people isolate because moving towards relationship has become so painful. Call me, I want to help you have a satisfied life!

At the risk of sounding cliche, my ideal client is you. I love to watch all of the different ways clients can become their perfect selves. Working with a variety of issues, needs, and goals is like a never-ending puzzle. I love to match solutions with clients, co-authoring happily-(or at least contentedly)-ever-afters. Children, adolescents, adults, couples, each has their own appeal and diversity keeps my practice vibrant.

Are you experiencing a difficult time in your or your children's life? Are you ready to face a problem that has been nagging at you for a while? I am here to help. I understand it can be difficult to reach out for help. Taking the first step is never easy. Together we will formulate a plan to best handle whatever issue is troubling you. I have extensive experience working with children and teens. My specialties include child and teen trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and grief. I also enjoy working with adults and families around issues such as parenting, transitions, grief, and depression issues.

I work with adults, teens and children as young as 3 years old. My work with children relies heavily on play and metaphor to unlock deeper layers of a child's psyche. Teenagers tend to need a safe, private space and having someone understand what they are going through and providing supportive listening and feedback. Adult therapy often explores strengths, core wounding, the private inner narrative, the stories we tell ourselves, and the energies we have carried with us possibly since birth. I find that often, seemingly maladaptive behaviors are simply ways we have learned to get our needs met and survive in a complicated world.

As a caring and compassionate psychotherapist & counselor , I am trained to understand and guide your spiritual journey through healing, as well as tending to your emotional and psychological needs. I hold a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, am a licensed California Marriage & Family Therapist,a Certified Process Therapist, and EAGALA practioner. I have spent countless hours working with children, some as young as 2, and their families, as well as serving as a counselor in the Cupertino Union School District for three years. Give me a call, and we can talk about what you may need to successfully begin to heal.

My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Please call or email me for adults, adolescents or children therapy consultation today. Licensed Clinical Social Worker # 71190

Nicole is passionate about helping people heal from their past so they can build a better future. She supports women through unhealthy relationships, healing from childhood abuse, sexual abuse, anxiety and PTSD. For over a decade, Nicole has studied and worked in human development and psychology. She is EMDRIA Certified EMDR Clinician and supports kids and adults in the healing process.

I feel that I "see" people who often feel "unseen." I help people who are exhausted, depressed and anxious from masking. Masking is attempting to reduce or hide needs and symptoms to blend in with others, usually to avoid being treated differently.

Therapy is a place where you can understand yourself at a deeper level. You will be able to realize how things work in your life and ways of changing things up to make you feel better. I will listen closely to your story and together we will come to an understanding of how you are making things work and if something is not working we will come up with other, more helpful ways to cope with situations.

Life is constantly presenting us with change. Just when we might feel like we know what the day will bring, there might be something around the corner that takes us by surprise; maybe even something that has been there that we didn't even notice before! With change, comes thoughts and feelings we might not be ready to have, such anxiety, sadness, and fear. Coping with these changes can be difficult at times and we might need a little support. One of these unexpected events might be the diagnosis of a developmental delay, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a specialty in anxiety. My practice is anchored in evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I've seen the positive impact on my clients of well-delivered therapy in the context of a compassionate therapeutic relationship which is why I'm firmly grounded in this approach.

In the field over twenty five years, I offer an empathetic and compassionate approach. Life can test us from time to time and we all need some support. My passion is working with adolescents, adults, couples, children of divorce and those looking to adopt. I can, also, support you through a life transition which can bring up lots of confusing emotions, including depression and anxiety.

Are you uncertain about making the right choices for your child? Maybe you’ve been wondering what their future will look like if they’re constantly struggling now. Most parents feel as though they have a lack of information and understanding of why their child struggles and how to make it better. Watching your child suffer and feeling hopeless to know how to help is heartbreaking. A part of you knows that things should be better, but you’re seeing little progress and may even be dissatisfied with the current services your child has been offered.