Therapists in 92373

Kirsten specializes in working with adults to heal wounds of childhood trauma and resolve internal conflicts that may contribute to depression, mood disorders, anxiety and co-dependency. With an emphasis on inner-work, self compassion, and healing in the here-and-now, she offers provide an approach to therapy that seeks to strengthen self-esteem and worthiness. She seeks to develop a positive therapeutic alliance with her clients which can support the way safely, authentically and with reverence to the human experience.

Over the last 16 years, I have helped people with a wide range of problems. My services are ideal for those struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, grief and loss, life transitions, and the demands and challenges of everyday life. In therapy we examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that aren’t working and identify more adaptive or functional responses that help you to adjust to life's changes. If you are looking for a therapist in Ca I am a Licensed psychologist providing individual psychotherapy virtually using a HIPAA compliant video conferencing platform.

Do you feel a void, unhappy, or don’t understand why you are the way you are? Or maybe you don’t understand why others are the way they are and feel disconnected or disappointed in self and others. Often there can be a block or obstacle to relating to yourself and others which needs to be removed before being able to feel connected, calm, and confident. This block or obstacle often develops from experiences in life which may be obvious or not so obvious. We have the ability to feel calm, content, even happy and we don’t have to work hard for it… we just need to uncover it. I can help with this!

Are you tired of fighting with your partner and being misunderstood? Do you feel like you are trying your best but nothing seems to work? Do you miss the person you first fell in love with? These are all signs that you could benefit from couple’s therapy. I specialize in helping couples “speak the same language” so that they can better understand each other’s needs and grow closer together. I also have plenty of experience supporting individual adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, loss/grief, life transitions, and relational issues.

I’m here to witness your lived in experience. I believe that who you are is a culmination of having survived the pains of life and how you learned to get love. I don't feel the need to fix you but will push you to lean into your humanity by rediscovering the parts of yourself you had to abandon to receive love. I act as a mirror for you to see yourself more clearly, to realize that love has been and is already inside of you.

The focus of my work is individually with adult females and adolescents. As a provider, I specialize in women's mental health issues. I believe the therapeutic process should be an integrative and collaborative approach toward healing with the recognition that every person has a unique history. I use empathy, compassion, and a sense of humor to build rapport with clients, and also to support clients in feeling empowered on their journey towards a healing space. I utilize a strength-based and cognitive behavioral approach that will assist in the development of an authentic relationship with myself and others.

Therapy is the Mental Gym. Are you a high achiever? A high performing athlete? A young adult who looks like you’ve got everything put together... but internally that’s not how you feel at all? I help go-getters kick butt, decrease anxiety, understand their temperament, and work in their strengths to overcome people pleasing and live a whole-hearted life. Specialties include: Body Image, Eating Concerns, Weight Management, Anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, Insomnia, People Pleasing, Trauma/PTSD​, and Enhancing Athletic Performance.

“Trauma creates change you DON’T choose. Healing is about creating change you CAN choose.”- Michelle Rosenthal. Trauma is an experience, not an event. Every human will experience some form of trauma in their lifetime. We can’t compare one trauma to the next as it’s real to the individual experiencing it and we all deal with our experiences differently. Trauma is what happens inside of us because of what has happened to us. It takes courage and effort to move beyond the pain that has maintained control of our thoughts and behaviors.

Specializing in addiction, codependency, and women's issues. My approach to the therapeutic process is one that stresses creating a safe, trusting, respectful relationship with my clients. I recognize that different people respond to different interventions and I am comfortable with an eclectic approach to foster change. I am naturally someone who enjoys people and engaging them in examining what they value and want for their life. Life is a series of choices. Insight is vital but lasting change happens when we do something different that is effective in building our self and a new perspective on life's possibilities.â;