Eclectic Therapists in 94559

Welcome! The first step to healing is the step you are taking now by searching for a therapist. I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma and work towards becoming the best versions of themselves. Clients often choose to work with me after experiencing a traumatic event(s), loss of a loved one (i.e., death, divorce, seperation), relationship difficulties, or they simply want to gain more insight and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from the people you love, frustrated by a relationship, or burdened by stress, anxiety, or sadness -I can help. You deserve relief.

While I have been serving the Napa community for over 25 years, my goal has been to help clients achieve greater effectiveness in facing life's challenges. Within a safe supportive environment, I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and other techniques to help clients develop effective coping skills to manage problematic situations, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, such as anxiety and depression. The objective is to help my clients achieve a greater sense of emotional well-being, along with the ability to clarify goals and take meaningful steps to achieve them.

There are many reasons for seeking therapy, but most often the goal is to feel better, live more fully, or improve coping skills. I believe that effective therapy is tailored to the presenting issue, specific treatment goals, individual temperament as well as an ongoing assessment of effectiveness. My style is one of openness, acceptance, curiosity, respect, optimism, and encouragement.

I facilitate a client's healing by creating a partnership in their journey. I provide an environment of safety, nurturing and empathy, to support in a nonjudgemental way. I use a holistic approach in a framework that feels best to the client. I work short and long-term with individuals, couples and families. I specialize in grief, relationships, loss, couples, trauma, and life transitions. I have worked in the elder care field for 25 years, focusing on aging issues including dementia, terminal diagnoses as well as elder placement. I am honored to walk your path with you, as you find your way to a more rich and fulfilling life.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in the field of community mental health for 20 years. In that time, and through my work with a variety of individuals and families, I have come to believe that therapy is most effective when it is engaging, collaborative and client centered.

It is with excitement that I have returned to private practice full-time in the Napa Valley! With over 30 yrs. of experience, I am offering seasoned support to community members interested in personal growth, emotional healing, healthy coping, and life satisfaction. Depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and past trauma require a safe space for processing vulnerabilities to rebuild strength and create a new path. After a fulfilling decade in private practice (2002-2012) followed by an invigorating decade directing counseling services for college students in the culinary industry (2012-2023), I embrace a new decade of service!

As a therapist its my true belief that there is power in relationships. This guides my approach to psychotherapy and my approach to working with those that are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or discouraged. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, engaging, interactive, and strength-based approach to therapy that is tailored to each client's specific needs.

I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with children and families. I use a client centered collaborative approach to support healing for individuals to find their own path in the healing process. My experience has been focused on supporting children and individuals who have experienced trauma and are in need to repair attachment and relationships. I have completed the following specialized trainings: Infant Parent Mental Health Post Graduate Napa Fellowships working with children 0 to 5, CA Endorsed Infant Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist 0-5, Completed Dr. Bruce Perry Neurosequential Model of Therapeutic level 1, Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor.

I work with bright, thoughtful people with complicated lives. Many are the adult children of difficult parents, people-pleasers, over-thinkers, highly sensitive, or therapists themselves. Their challenges include life transitions, relationship problems, and questions about who they are and what they want. I trust each client's sense of what is most important to discuss, and I use client feedback and responses to learn what specific approach best suits the client's needs. My general way of working is conversational, warm, and collaborative, and I see my clients as the true experts on their experiences.

If you are looking for help dealing with overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, or challenging life transitions, I'm glad you have found me. I work with individuals on a wide variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships issues, trauma, grief and loss, and stage of life transitions. I especially enjoy working with women with mid-life concerns. Working with couples and families, I focus on all stages of relationship including premarital counseling, couples and families in crisis or looking for deeper connection and those considering or in the process of separating or divorcing.

I know first hand that healing from trauma and "the dark nights of the soul" are not only possible, but hold within them a gateway to more love and joy. No one goes through life without pain. Yet how we address our pain will make all the difference in how deeply we suffer, how resilient we are and how much we grow from these experiences. I will infuse our collaboration with compassion, acceptance, curiosity, and humor--focusing on your strengths.

Ensuring that you feel truly seen and heard is my primary goal. I am dedicated to providing compassionate support by helping individuals navigate their emotional well-being and relationships. Through therapy, a safe and non-judgmental space is created where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of criticism.

My entire therapeutic approach is based around your needs, your experiences, and your strengths. I won't assume I understand your situation. Instead, I will listen and get to know your unique experience. I won't dictate answers or determine your path. But I will be honest with you about what I see, and I'm not afraid to tell you when something isn't working. While I take pride in my education and experience, I am most proud of my ability to engage my clients, help them to feel comfortable, and earn their trust.

Thank you for your interest in my practice. I have over 20 years of clinical experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work to tailor my approach to each individual's specific needs & concerns so that together we can create a path towards healing, empowerment and change. I believe that each person and age-group has different needs within a therapy setting. I utilize play, art, sand, and interactive talk therapy to create a safe, compassionate and dynamic approach to support change.

Kelli O'Rourke-Wall is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who enjoys providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment for children, adolescents, couples, and families to explore and process the issues that are impairing their ability to live full, rich, and joy-filled lives. Therapy helps everyone to learn and grow and develop new ways of being and relating to themselves and others. She will work with you to identify your's or your family's own unique goals for therapy and she will utilize evidence-based practices that have shown efficacy in demonstrating results for the changes you desire to make.

"For many people it is difficult enough just committing to contact a therapist...but then, who is a good fit? Many of my clients indicate they appreciate my more 'active-therapist' approach. I offer effective solutions and provide feedback. With over 40 years of experience, I work with couples having communication challenges, those working through rebuilding trust, or ones who need improvement in their overall relationships. I also work extensively with individuals facing divorce, depression, or anxiety. Additionally I work with mature teens and young adults as they look to venture out into the world.

When life and relationships get(or have been for a long time) tough. When anxiety gets in the way of enjoyment, fulfillment and productivity. When it is just harder than it used to be to get anything done. When you feel stuck or see a transition ahead, but feel unsure how to move forward. When you feel alone or lonely and need support to build a better lifestyle that fits your hopes. When self-esteem gets in your way or you find yourself depending on external things(i.e. people, substances, behaviors) to bring joy. ---An unbiased place to work through things like this is an important part of a change that is best for you.

With a sincere interest in understanding your situation, I engage actively and compassionately in creating a constructive, healing format to support the best possible outcome for you.

Finding the right counselor is like dating--you have to have chemistry, and someone you just "click" with. Building a solid, trusting, professional relationship is key, and I take great pleasure and pride in forming these connections with my clients. Whether you are dealing with a major traumatic event, or just need extra support, we can figure it out together. I like to say, "I will help give you the map, but I won't drive the car". I love empowering clients to make their own change; there is no better feeling on either side.