Therapists in 95008

Hello, I am here to help you understand yourself better and to relieve the pain that comes when relationships are struggling. We often don't know what the pain is about or what causes us to behave the way we do. I can help you with that. Either individually, or with your loved one, I want to work with you to help you build a satisfying, joyful relationship. My theoretical orientation is psychoanalytic and psychodynamic. Simply put, I help you to know your thoughts and feelings that govern your actions so that you are able to enjoy satisfying, honest relationships.

Are you stuck between, "this isn't working for me" & "I don't know what else to do? No matter how hard you try, your emotions control you. Pushing them down and pretending they’re not there has only worked for so long. You feel it in your body- the tension, the stomach flips, the pressure in your chest. You have a fairly constant simmer of self-critical thoughts that boil over from time to time with the message that you’re unworthy. Your sadness tells you to stay in bed, & you do. Your anxiety tells you to avoid that person, conversation, presentation, event etc, & your shame tells you that you can’t, so you don’t even try.

Navigating the internet, immersing in anime, or diving into the gaming community can create both coping skills and stress within ourselves. It’s not uncommon to meet clients who’ve been left with many questions due to feeling targeted by their TikTok algorithm. I approach this by providing a safe space in which you can explore, reflect, and communicate freely, tailored to your unique experiences. As a telehealth provider, I aim to have services be just as beneficial and fulfilling as in-person services.

I work primarily with adults who are wanting to manage symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and trauma. I will be with you on your path to discovery, recovery, and finding the person you would like to become. I approach therapy with a client-centered approach in order to create a safe, comfortable space for you to share and express yourself, and your vulnerabilities. We will explore healthy ways to process your trauma, regulate difficult emotions, and restore broken relationships. I believe the trust built between Client and Therapist is powerful, and necessary in order to help you through your healing journey.

It takes a lot of courage to take that step forward and seek help. At some point, the pain of staying where you are can become overwhelming, and you're ready for something to change. You are not alone! I will work to hold a safe space for you and walk beside you as we explore both your strengths and your long-standing behavior and thought patterns that have supported you in the past but maybe aren't serving you anymore.

Do you have unhappy relationships? Does conflict come out of nowhere and never get resolved? Have sex, romance and passion disappeared? Do you want to make sure that your relationships are healthy and stay that way? I know how frustrating and painful it can be to have relationships that don't work.

As an EMDR Consultant and Brainspotting Clinician, I offer evidence-based therapy for clients and training for therapists. As a former Director at Stanford Medical School, I offer internationally recognized expertise in how people learn and change from 20 years of training, research, and teaching at Vanderbilt and Stanford. As a relational trauma expert, I offer the ability to differentiate between the sound of your intuition guiding you and your traumas misleading you. My passion is utilizing the powerful benefits of EMDR & Brainspotting Intensives with clients who are ready to live without disturbing clinical symptoms.

Family Tree Wellness offers counseling, education and support for new moms and for people experiencing fertility challenges, pregnancy or postpartum suffering, birth trauma or loss. Family Tree Wellness is a group psychotherapy practice where moms and babies (and dads!) are welcome, and where the struggles of reproduction and postpartum transitions are understood and deeply cared for. We are knowledgable about matrescence and can help hold and support new and struggling families without judgment. You don't need to do this alone.

Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.

I integrate all my training in helping clients heal and transform their lives in the direction which honors living one's full potential/purpose. I work with individuals and offer women's expressive arts groups. The areas I have worked with include: mild - moderate anxiety, mild - moderate depression, stress reduction, communication skills, codependency, low self- esteem, relational issues, grief, social skill building, marital/divorce/relationship issues, women's issues, racial/ethnic/cultural concerns, meaning of life, life transitions, life purpose, identity questions, BIPOC issues, spiritual issues, and eco-related issues.

I had the great privilege of training with Virginia Satir, a pioneer in a Systems approach to therapy. This approach examines how early learning in the family-of-origin, affects present day behavior. The many concepts she shared about people, how we can change and grow, have have been influential to me personally and inform my work. My wish is to share with others how to better communicate, improve relationships with self and others and, not only better cope with life challenges, but thrive. I join with clients to create a safe atmosphere where people can risk and grow.

As a therapist, I enjoy traveling alongside my clients to help them navigate the many complexities of transitional times. Pregnancy, motherhood, starting a new job or moving through divorce are significant stressors for people, even when the transition is one you have chosen. These times of intense change bring with them an opportunity for growth and for deepening our understanding of ourselves. I strive to foster a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment for my clients to explore their unique lives, inclusive of births and deaths and joys and wounds. I believe that change can occur when clients feel truly accepted.

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!

Isolation is hard. Being a Teen is hard. School pressure to perform well is high. Liking your body often seems impossible. Socializing has challenges. Past bullying can be traumatic. Do you want to learn knew coping skills? Do you need to heal from past events that are painful? Do you want to reduce your stress? Parenting a teen is hard, there is no manual and not as much parent contact as in elementary school. Getting enough self care as a parent can seem impossible but it is necessary, especially in the time of the COVID crisis. Telehealth is available!

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.

Feeling depressed or anxious? Just generally kind of blah? Awareness of your emotions is the starting place for healing. I can help you gently explore what you are feeling, get at the root causes, try new ways of thinking about old problems, discern what you want and identify what's holding you back from your dreams. I can guide you into using new tools for getting where you want to be. It takes courage to take these bold steps, try out new things -- I walk alongside you, guiding you as you create a life filled with hope, promise and happiness, as you define them. Ready to get started? :)

Cognitive Behavior Therapy can break the cycles of anxiety and doubt that get in the way of living your life to its fullest. I work with adults and teens experiencing anxiety and OCD.

It can be such a relief to talk to an objective, nonjudgmental professional, who is trained to listen and understand, in a way that your friends and family can never do. When you are weighed down by your problems, feel depressed, anxious and worried, or have relationship challenges with partners, kids or colleagues, I will help make it better! Come and see me. We can work together in an accepting and comfortable atmosphere. I am a smart, warm, caring and supportive therapist, with 25 years of experience. I will work to enable you to understand yourself leading to personal growth

Do you ever struggle with feeling like you’re not enough? Do you feel like you have to prove yourself? Do you feel stuck and triggered by childhood trauma? The symptoms of trauma include anxiety, depression, high conflict relationships, occupational impairment, addiction, and much more. I believe therapy can help you develop a more self-awareness and actionable plan to alleviate these symptoms. I specialized in working with people who are willing to explore past, present, and future challenges and to find tools for personal growth.