Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Auburn, CA

My goal is to help individuals and families in crisis. I have 4 areas of passion. I love working with children, teenagers, and their parents. My second area of passion is working with narcissistic recovery and survivors of narcissistic relationships (both adults and children). Third, working with my clients to rewire their brains and change emotional reactions. I integrate experiential interventions, mindfulness, coping, and other tools in both individual adult and adolescent therapy. Finally, I enjoy neuropsychological and psychological assessments for all age groups.

I enjoy working children and adults who want to get past traumatic experiences and move into new ways of seeing their world.

Are you unable to reach your goals? Do you feel there are some obstacles in the way of your success? I have been in private practice for 30 years helping people to understand and overcome issues resulting from family of origin issues, life's traumas and repetitive thinking patterns that interfere with their goals. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families from many cultures, religions and alternative lifestyles. Not all therapists can work with all people, call or e-mail me today to evaluate if we are a good fit.

I am passionate about working with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, teens/young adults, and the Hispanic community. (Hablo Español) I’ve worked in a wide variety of places: school counseling, county work, psychiatric hospitals, and community mental health; have all helped me develop a deep understanding of what it takes to be a human in our world.

I'm dedicated to guiding you towards profound change and healing. Together, we'll delve into real solutions for your challenges, tapping into your inherent strengths. Drawing from my expertise in mindfulness, IFS, EMDR, CBT and DBT I provide a holistic framework for healing. This approach focuses on internal resources while navigating the intricate relationship between you and your environment. Healing from trauma, substance use, and addiction/codependence is not only possible but achievable swiftly and permanently.

Are you ready for new growth? I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. Life can be stressful, and we may come across life experiences that unbalance and overwhelm us. Often the very painful issues such as anxiety, depression, difficulty with relationships, life stage transitions, trauma, illness, and lack of purpose/motivation may present as an opportunity for exploration, personal growth, and development. Therapy provides a safe haven for identifying inner conflicts, exploring feelings, and letting go of limiting patterns of negative beliefs and behaviors.

We offer specialized experience in clinical child adolescent psychotherapy, family/college mental health, and education/medical collaboration. Neurodiversity welcome Judgement free parenting zone! Sometimes you just want to problem solve. Why didn't they tell us parenting was so hard! We understand that sometimes you need to just problem solve and learn coping tools. Maybe parent alignment is challenged by challenging kids. We partner with you to help mend important relationships, learn healthier coping skills, add positive strategies, and live without self harm We have experience in intensive hospital/outpatient step down DBT.

As an Integrative Health Practitioner, my approach to therapy is holistic in nature. The intention for my work is to empower individuals to love themselves through devotion to body, mind, and spirit. Together we can learn ways to develop a deeper sense of understanding, compassion, and acceptance of yourself. I offer an eclectic approach to this work which is Jungian informed, soulful, heart-centered, and intuitive. My work with clients often includes making room for our grief and acknowledging the ways grief is not honored in our culture. This work is sacred to me and I am deeply honored to join my clients on their healing journey.

As a licensed therapist in both California and Ohio, I am honored to be a trusted guide on the journey towards healing and growth. I specialize in providing individual therapy for adults who are struggling with developmental trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relationship distress. I draw from a variety of modalities and frameworks, including Interpersonal Neurobiology, EMDR, Compassionate Inquiry, mindfulness, DBT, and CBT, to tailor my approach to each unique client. In addition, I am specialized in working with couples utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy and Systems Theory modalities.

I strive to meet people where they are, to listen and understand their values, to explore and encourage them to connect to what matters most to them. My goal is to help people cultivate loving acceptance of themselves, and gain insight of how the past impacts the present, while forging an awareness that the past does not have to dictate one’s current reality. Developing a clear, nonjudgmental view of their journey allows people to work towards creating a life congruent with their values. I believe all humans have inherent worth and dignity, I believe each person can overcome the trauma and struggles they have endured or face now.

Hello, I am a dedicated LMFT specializing in individual and family therapy. I have used CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, structural family therapy and narrative therapy to help individuals make breakthroughs in their mental health fitness. I work closely with the client guiding the client for remarkable change. I have had experience working with many populations including geriatric, LGBTQI, dual, and CD. I specialize in individual and family therapy.

Life can be filled with both beautiful and yet tremendously tricky moments. How do you navigate life challenges? Are you moving through the world in a way that feels beneficial to you? I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them navigate life challenges, process past trauma and/or reach their goals. I believe that individuals can overcome adversity they have experienced through understanding and utilizing their strengths.

Do you feel like no one understands you? Have you had a loss in your life that you are having a difficult time "getting over"? Do you think there is more for you in life but you don't know how to get there? If so, I can help.

My goal as your therapist is to walk alongside you and support you. I understand that you may be feeling overwhelmed with what life has sent your way. When stress or doubt impair you, the ability to move forward can become simply overwhelming. My background and training have allowed a comfort level in my approach to addiction, severe diagnosis, and trauma. I treat the whole person, working together to resolve and increase daily satisfaction. We will collaborate to identify the skills needed for you to grow.

As a Christian psychologist in the Catholic tradition, I work closely with clients and explore experiences to find the meanings and lessons God is trying to teach us in this life. Together, we work towards changing the emotional triggers of trauma, thereby affecting how you respond to the world. Everything we do makes perfect sense when you look at it with a wide enough lens. To change and learn requires understanding why it makes sense. I work in a way that honors you as a unique child of God.

You are courageously seeking help navigating your mental health journey. You want an expert to guide you with warmth, insight and intelligence. You want to get unstuck from the pain and intensity of old, challenging behaviors. You want to find new ways to care for yourself and others. You want both freedom and connection. You long for deeper self-awareness. You are ready to grow beyond the stress, conflict and trauma in your life.

As a client-centered therapist, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental approach in which you can feel safe to begin the healing journey. I firmly believe in building on my client's strengths and skills. My training and experience has included working with individuals and families recovering from trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and codependency/relationship issues.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist committed to treating children, teens, individuals, and families. My approach is integrative and client-centered, tailored to meet the specific and unique strengths and challenges of each client. Highly driven by sincerity, compassion, and humor, I strive to create a therapeutic climate that is safe, supportive, and culturally inclusive for all to pursue health and change. I bring authenticity and collaboration into my practice, working closely with each patient and their family to develop a clear, individualized treatment plan.

Dr. Ekemo recently relocated his practice to Auburn, CA from Bellevue Washington. He has been providing psychological services for over 20 years mainly to public safety agencies (pre-employment screening, fitness for duty, critical incident debriefings, job coaching and management consultations). He also specializes in individual Neuropsychological evaluations (brain injuries, dementia etc.) and Risk Management consultations to private sector organizations and HR departments. If you are an employer or school concerned about violence in your work setting; training programs and workshops are available for your staff.