Narrative Therapists in American Canyon, CA
Aldemar Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTP, 86412
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503
I believe that each individual brings into their therapy experience a unique set of skills, strengths, and personality traits, which I nurture and encourage through the telling and retelling of their life story, which refer to as "Your Narrative.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with 27 years of experience in the field of mental health. Even though I have covered a vast area in this field, from social work to clinical care, my most rewarding area of expertise is psychotherapy. I am also a Certified Trauma Professional, which has provided me with the tools to share with my clients to work through their most challenging distressing memories. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my two primary modalities, in my approach to trauma-healing.
I believe that each individual brings into their therapy experience a unique set of skills, strengths, and personality traits, which I nurture and encourage through the telling and retelling of their life story, which refer to as "Your Narrative.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with 27 years of experience in the field of mental health. Even though I have covered a vast area in this field, from social work to clinical care, my most rewarding area of expertise is psychotherapy. I am also a Certified Trauma Professional, which has provided me with the tools to share with my clients to work through their most challenging distressing memories. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as my two primary modalities, in my approach to trauma-healing.
Taylor Vulk
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503
No matter your age, my work is rooted in Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy.
I genuinely believe in the ability to change, heal and grow through challenging times. Whether you’re a child, adolescent, adult or family, you deserve to move through life with harmony within yourself and in your relationships. My hope is to help you/your child to navigate life’s challenges and wonders through better understanding emotional regulation, supporting connections, and building skills that can support you/your child throughout a lifetime. My ultimate goal is to provide every client the space to find more self-acceptance and inner peace with the hopes of achieving a solid grounding in one's authentic self.
No matter your age, my work is rooted in Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy.
I genuinely believe in the ability to change, heal and grow through challenging times. Whether you’re a child, adolescent, adult or family, you deserve to move through life with harmony within yourself and in your relationships. My hope is to help you/your child to navigate life’s challenges and wonders through better understanding emotional regulation, supporting connections, and building skills that can support you/your child throughout a lifetime. My ultimate goal is to provide every client the space to find more self-acceptance and inner peace with the hopes of achieving a solid grounding in one's authentic self.
Lindsey Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503 (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety or stress? Struggling in your relationships? Feeling down and unmotivated, or unsure of how to move through a transition in your life? I can provide a safe space, as I support you in processing your feelings, guide you in finding tools that help you manage your emotions, and assist you in navigating forward along your life’s path. I have successfully helped clients of all ages improve their relationships, manage stress, reduce anxiety, process grief and loss, and decrease feelings of sadness and depression.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety or stress? Struggling in your relationships? Feeling down and unmotivated, or unsure of how to move through a transition in your life? I can provide a safe space, as I support you in processing your feelings, guide you in finding tools that help you manage your emotions, and assist you in navigating forward along your life’s path. I have successfully helped clients of all ages improve their relationships, manage stress, reduce anxiety, process grief and loss, and decrease feelings of sadness and depression.
Tracy Hesse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
American Canyon, CA 94503
I believe we all possess innate strengths and have the potential to thrive and live meaningful lives; however, sometimes we get stuck. Major changes, life stage transitions, and stressors can become overwhelming, exceed the ability to cope, and prompt individuals, couples, and families to seek outside support. These times also hold potential for healing and growth. I use a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, attachment, and systems lens to view and explore issues impacting the person, couple, and family; and collaborate to explore possible solutions. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages and in all life stages.
I believe we all possess innate strengths and have the potential to thrive and live meaningful lives; however, sometimes we get stuck. Major changes, life stage transitions, and stressors can become overwhelming, exceed the ability to cope, and prompt individuals, couples, and families to seek outside support. These times also hold potential for healing and growth. I use a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, attachment, and systems lens to view and explore issues impacting the person, couple, and family; and collaborate to explore possible solutions. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages and in all life stages.
I am interested in working with a diverse client base, however have a particular focus in working with young adults. I enjoy working with individuals who are in the process of self discovery as is common for young people who are learning about themselves and making important life decisions. Also, I have a passion for working with the LGBT (and questioning) community. Helping folks who are in the process of coming out and understanding their gender and sexual identities is an area I’ve specialized in.
I am interested in working with a diverse client base, however have a particular focus in working with young adults. I enjoy working with individuals who are in the process of self discovery as is common for young people who are learning about themselves and making important life decisions. Also, I have a passion for working with the LGBT (and questioning) community. Helping folks who are in the process of coming out and understanding their gender and sexual identities is an area I’ve specialized in.
Making the choice to come to therapy is not an easy one. Therapy can be difficult and intimidating but ultimately has the potential to help you create positive and lasting change. I commonly work with clients who struggle with negative thoughts, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, self-harm, low self-esteem, identity, life transitions, difficult past/present life experiences, relationships, family conflict, and loss. My focus is on supporting you while we explore your situation, finding what tools work best and support your needs most, and using those tools to gently challenge and push past the barriers that currently exist.
Making the choice to come to therapy is not an easy one. Therapy can be difficult and intimidating but ultimately has the potential to help you create positive and lasting change. I commonly work with clients who struggle with negative thoughts, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, self-harm, low self-esteem, identity, life transitions, difficult past/present life experiences, relationships, family conflict, and loss. My focus is on supporting you while we explore your situation, finding what tools work best and support your needs most, and using those tools to gently challenge and push past the barriers that currently exist.
Megan Tarantino (Konchar)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503
I believe It is okay not to be okay. Life is full of adversities and each person has their own unique life experiences. If you have experienced trauma, faced relationship difficulties, felt anxious on a regular basis, struggled with your family or experience sadness regularly, it may be time for you to reach out for help - and that's okay!
I believe It is okay not to be okay. Life is full of adversities and each person has their own unique life experiences. If you have experienced trauma, faced relationship difficulties, felt anxious on a regular basis, struggled with your family or experience sadness regularly, it may be time for you to reach out for help - and that's okay!
J Thomas & Associates, Inc
DBA, MBA, PFA, BHuServ, MHt
Verified Verified
American Canyon, CA 94503 (Online Only)
I welcome most clients who desire enhanced mental dispositions. I work with toddlers, teens, adults, and seniors. I promote the most positive attitude in my practice and I share all of my talents in hopes of attaining the very best results possible.
I welcome most clients who desire enhanced mental dispositions. I work with toddlers, teens, adults, and seniors. I promote the most positive attitude in my practice and I share all of my talents in hopes of attaining the very best results possible.
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In addition, I like to use a narrative therapy framework that can be key to understanding and processing traumatic events.
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.
In addition, I like to use a narrative therapy framework that can be key to understanding and processing traumatic events.
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.
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
We all face challenges in our lives and sometimes need extra help and support to help us overcome them. I offer a safe, judgement-free space to explore even the most difficult matters. My style is relational and collaborative. One of the most important aspects for achieving success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and your family and that you hold the key to achieving the life you want to live.
Thank you for viewing my profile as you consider engaging in therapy! I see clients throughout California via video and in-person in my Benicia office. I work with adolescents and their parents, adults and older adults, and also couples and families. I am experienced in treating depression and anxiety, PTSD, work stress and relationship struggles. I am trained in the NeuroAffective Relational Model, a treatment modality for complex, childhood trauma. I use a Family Systems approach to help my clients gain insight into how their role in their family of origin is impacting their current relationships - and tools for improving them.
Thank you for viewing my profile as you consider engaging in therapy! I see clients throughout California via video and in-person in my Benicia office. I work with adolescents and their parents, adults and older adults, and also couples and families. I am experienced in treating depression and anxiety, PTSD, work stress and relationship struggles. I am trained in the NeuroAffective Relational Model, a treatment modality for complex, childhood trauma. I use a Family Systems approach to help my clients gain insight into how their role in their family of origin is impacting their current relationships - and tools for improving them.
Kamaria Erin Wells
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94503 (Online Only)
How would you like to diversify your healing process? As I walk alongside you on your healing journey, I will offer a plethora of modalities to support and deepen your process. In addition to talk therapy, art, writing, somatic attunement, breathwork, and sound healing will be available. I work with all ages, providing a safe space to address racism, colorism, ablism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and transphobia. I can also support you with anxiety, grief, depression, feelings of overwhelm, CPTSD, PTSD, identity matters, life transitions, couples therapy, and family therapy.
How would you like to diversify your healing process? As I walk alongside you on your healing journey, I will offer a plethora of modalities to support and deepen your process. In addition to talk therapy, art, writing, somatic attunement, breathwork, and sound healing will be available. I work with all ages, providing a safe space to address racism, colorism, ablism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and transphobia. I can also support you with anxiety, grief, depression, feelings of overwhelm, CPTSD, PTSD, identity matters, life transitions, couples therapy, and family therapy.
Lawanda Jackson With Light Heart Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vallejo, CA 94589
You feel like you’re being swept up and away by life like a leaf in the wind, or like life is simply happening to you. You feel overwhelmed by family or work challenges and like you have no control over the direction of your life. Or, you keep finding yourself in the same type of relationships and life circumstances over and over again and aren’t sure how to put an end to these painful patterns. I am a holistic, body oriented therapist and I specialize in helping people tap into their own agency, resilience, and strength to feel empowered in their lives.
You feel like you’re being swept up and away by life like a leaf in the wind, or like life is simply happening to you. You feel overwhelmed by family or work challenges and like you have no control over the direction of your life. Or, you keep finding yourself in the same type of relationships and life circumstances over and over again and aren’t sure how to put an end to these painful patterns. I am a holistic, body oriented therapist and I specialize in helping people tap into their own agency, resilience, and strength to feel empowered in their lives.
Sometimes life is hard and you need a safe place to relieve your burdens, feel assured that you will not be judged and be accepted for who you are. Maybe you've been through a very disturbing experience that has altered your sense of trust and impacted your relationships. It could be that you are feeling sad, anxious or confused. In my experience pain can be used as a conduit to change in our lives as we obtain wisdom and re- connect with our inner strengths.
Sometimes life is hard and you need a safe place to relieve your burdens, feel assured that you will not be judged and be accepted for who you are. Maybe you've been through a very disturbing experience that has altered your sense of trust and impacted your relationships. It could be that you are feeling sad, anxious or confused. In my experience pain can be used as a conduit to change in our lives as we obtain wisdom and re- connect with our inner strengths.
Rachael Cresci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, M-RAS
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94589 (Online Only)
I'm here to support you through the twists and turns of life. Together, we'll explore your needs and challenges to help increase your sense of empowered, resilience, and wellness. I'll work closely with you to build trust and find solutions that fit your unique situation. Whether it's managing anxiety, navigating depression, or tackling any other mental health concern, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve holistic well-being. How can I support you on your journey to mental wellness? What specific challenges are you facing right now?
I'm here to support you through the twists and turns of life. Together, we'll explore your needs and challenges to help increase your sense of empowered, resilience, and wellness. I'll work closely with you to build trust and find solutions that fit your unique situation. Whether it's managing anxiety, navigating depression, or tackling any other mental health concern, I'm dedicated to helping you achieve holistic well-being. How can I support you on your journey to mental wellness? What specific challenges are you facing right now?
Hi there, I’m Lucy! My name is Lucy Olsen and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in anxiety, depression, and problem-solving, using Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Hi there, I’m Lucy! My name is Lucy Olsen and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in anxiety, depression, and problem-solving, using Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Hello, I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, registered artist, and certified Equine Assisted Therapist. The therapy process requires caring, commitment, and hard work. I will meet you in each of these areas of responsibility; I am able to carry additional responsibility at those times when you are less capable. My role as your therapist is to offer clear listening with empathetic reflection, allowing clients to choose what they feel confident in to meet their goals and needs.
Hello, I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, registered artist, and certified Equine Assisted Therapist. The therapy process requires caring, commitment, and hard work. I will meet you in each of these areas of responsibility; I am able to carry additional responsibility at those times when you are less capable. My role as your therapist is to offer clear listening with empathetic reflection, allowing clients to choose what they feel confident in to meet their goals and needs.
Hello, I am Erin! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about meeting and supporting my clients so they can heal and reveal the natural potential they have inside of them. On my path to becoming a licensed therapist, I intentionally chose to gain experience working in various settings, with diverse populations. While some opportunities have stretched my comfort zone, I wholeheartedly am grateful for each and every individual I had the privilege of working with throughout my lifetime.
Hello, I am Erin! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about meeting and supporting my clients so they can heal and reveal the natural potential they have inside of them. On my path to becoming a licensed therapist, I intentionally chose to gain experience working in various settings, with diverse populations. While some opportunities have stretched my comfort zone, I wholeheartedly am grateful for each and every individual I had the privilege of working with throughout my lifetime.
Sophia Moore has several years of experience providing individual and group therapy services to the local community. She is a mother, veteran, and woman of color who understands the necessity of attending to mental health. She utilizes an eclectic approach to provide person-centered care and empowers clients to utilize their strengths while on their journeys. My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and seeking safety. The therapeutic approach is centered on the client's needs.
Sophia Moore has several years of experience providing individual and group therapy services to the local community. She is a mother, veteran, and woman of color who understands the necessity of attending to mental health. She utilizes an eclectic approach to provide person-centered care and empowers clients to utilize their strengths while on their journeys. My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and seeking safety. The therapeutic approach is centered on the client's needs.
Hello! I'm Lan Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, I would like to work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
Hello! I'm Lan Vu, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with several years of experience working with clients and families from various backgrounds. I seek to empower clients while being grounded in the realistic restrictions that time, life circumstances, and competing demands can place on an individual. With your expertise in yourself, I would like to work together to create a shared understanding to determine the path forward that works best for you.
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Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.