Existential Therapists in Auburn, CA

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Annie Mascorro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MS, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
I work with teens, adults of all ages, and couples on issues related to life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, grief, and all of the existential concerns that shape our well-being and quest for meaning and connection.
Hello and welcome! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working in a small practice in Auburn. In addition to being an Associate Therapist, I am also a Registered Nurse, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, and a Poetry Therapy facilitator. I draw upon the energy and skills of all of these healing practices in order to offer clients a wide variety of perspectives and experiences. My approach to therapy is warm and down-to-earth. I believe that therapy is, at its core, a conversation that can open our hearts. Through this conversation we create a relationship that has the potential to inspire growth, insight, and change.
I work with teens, adults of all ages, and couples on issues related to life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, grief, and all of the existential concerns that shape our well-being and quest for meaning and connection.
Hello and welcome! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working in a small practice in Auburn. In addition to being an Associate Therapist, I am also a Registered Nurse, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, and a Poetry Therapy facilitator. I draw upon the energy and skills of all of these healing practices in order to offer clients a wide variety of perspectives and experiences. My approach to therapy is warm and down-to-earth. I believe that therapy is, at its core, a conversation that can open our hearts. Through this conversation we create a relationship that has the potential to inspire growth, insight, and change.
(530) 290-8039 View (530) 290-8039
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Rebecca Renee Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603  (Online Only)
Hello, I have worked in the mental health field for almost 23 years, in multiple settings and with a wide variety of clients with varying backgrounds, cultures, ages, mental health issues, symptoms and needs. I work primarily from an existential/humanistic perspective, exploring one's own meaning in their experiences, and draw on various traditions and philosophies to find what works for each unique client. I see myself as open-minded and non-judgmental, with the ability to say what can be difficult to express while encouraging others' self-expression. I also provide Clinical Supervision from a Reflective Practice perspective.
Hello, I have worked in the mental health field for almost 23 years, in multiple settings and with a wide variety of clients with varying backgrounds, cultures, ages, mental health issues, symptoms and needs. I work primarily from an existential/humanistic perspective, exploring one's own meaning in their experiences, and draw on various traditions and philosophies to find what works for each unique client. I see myself as open-minded and non-judgmental, with the ability to say what can be difficult to express while encouraging others' self-expression. I also provide Clinical Supervision from a Reflective Practice perspective.
(530) 457-1416 View (530) 457-1416
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Jennifer Knight
Psychological Associate, PA
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95604  (Online Only)
Let’s get to the root of your suffering together. Many people seek out therapy because they feel trapped in an endless loop of suffering. This is especially true of trauma survivors. I believe that we can only begin the journey toward wholeness by uncovering the roots of suffering. Then, we can heal by integrating the unconscious aspects of ourselves and our experiences into the conscious fullness of who we are as human beings.
Let’s get to the root of your suffering together. Many people seek out therapy because they feel trapped in an endless loop of suffering. This is especially true of trauma survivors. I believe that we can only begin the journey toward wholeness by uncovering the roots of suffering. Then, we can heal by integrating the unconscious aspects of ourselves and our experiences into the conscious fullness of who we are as human beings.
(530) 444-4479 View (530) 444-4479
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Sue Cirillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95602
I enjoy working children and adults who want to get past traumatic experiences and move into new ways of seeing their world.
I enjoy working children and adults who want to get past traumatic experiences and move into new ways of seeing their world.
(530) 495-4350 View (530) 495-4350
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Donna M. Hutcheson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95604  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(530) 488-4143 View (530) 488-4143
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Dr. Maria Theresa Taheny
Psychologist, MA, PHD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(916) 623-7724 View (916) 623-7724
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Tanya Hanrihan, Certified Brainspotting Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMHIMP, RYT, BSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95602  (Online Only)
Would you like to feel supported as you navigate the ups and downs of life? Let's talk. I'm known for my warm, down-to-earth, authentic approach and holistic, eclectic style, integrating talk therapy with Brainspotting, mindfulness, parts work, hypnotherapy, and nutritional support. I provide individualized treatment tailored to you. I'm passionate about helping women embrace their true selves. I provide a safe space for you to be seen and heard and explore your deepest thoughts and emotions. I specialize in supporting women through perimenopause, menopause, and life transitions.
Would you like to feel supported as you navigate the ups and downs of life? Let's talk. I'm known for my warm, down-to-earth, authentic approach and holistic, eclectic style, integrating talk therapy with Brainspotting, mindfulness, parts work, hypnotherapy, and nutritional support. I provide individualized treatment tailored to you. I'm passionate about helping women embrace their true selves. I provide a safe space for you to be seen and heard and explore your deepest thoughts and emotions. I specialize in supporting women through perimenopause, menopause, and life transitions.
(530) 460-6171 View (530) 460-6171
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Jennifer Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
I love seeing people grow and overcome obstacles that previously seemed insurmountable! I work with couples and adult individuals. You may seek help with your partner when you feel like you're stuck in a loop where the harder you try to work things out, the more you wind up hurting each other. You may come on your own if you've hit a rough patch and need help regaining your equilibrium. My job, as I see it, is to join you and help you unpack your thoughts and feelings with an eye toward building a brighter future.
I love seeing people grow and overcome obstacles that previously seemed insurmountable! I work with couples and adult individuals. You may seek help with your partner when you feel like you're stuck in a loop where the harder you try to work things out, the more you wind up hurting each other. You may come on your own if you've hit a rough patch and need help regaining your equilibrium. My job, as I see it, is to join you and help you unpack your thoughts and feelings with an eye toward building a brighter future.
(530) 779-7684 View (530) 779-7684
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Jamie K Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
For me, healing by definition, is the process of returning to wholeness. Yet, what that means is unique to each individual. Here in lies the journey. I hold great passion, and respect, for the potential we all have to create change in our own lives. I approach change through a trauma-informed, somatic (body-based), and Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) foundation. In conjunction with an intuitive and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, supportive space for folx to explore their inner worlds and the challenges that may be holding them back from a sense of wholeness.
For me, healing by definition, is the process of returning to wholeness. Yet, what that means is unique to each individual. Here in lies the journey. I hold great passion, and respect, for the potential we all have to create change in our own lives. I approach change through a trauma-informed, somatic (body-based), and Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) foundation. In conjunction with an intuitive and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, supportive space for folx to explore their inner worlds and the challenges that may be holding them back from a sense of wholeness.
(530) 628-9485 View (530) 628-9485
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Walter Swartz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CADC-1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95603
Finding a therapist can be a challenge on its own, let alone finding one with whom you feel comfortable enough to share the intimate details of your life. It takes courage to ask for help and embark on a path of personal growth. If you’re reading this you’ve passed a threshold and are ready to put in the work of examining the parts of yourself, and your life, that you’d like to change. The next step is to find out if the therapist you’ve chosen is the right fit.
Finding a therapist can be a challenge on its own, let alone finding one with whom you feel comfortable enough to share the intimate details of your life. It takes courage to ask for help and embark on a path of personal growth. If you’re reading this you’ve passed a threshold and are ready to put in the work of examining the parts of yourself, and your life, that you’d like to change. The next step is to find out if the therapist you’ve chosen is the right fit.
(530) 804-5873 View (530) 804-5873
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Leslie Foge
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adults facing transitions -- launching, having a child, beginning or ending a relationship, moving through developmental stages, etc. I love working with folks touched by adoption -- potential adoptive parents, adoptive families, birth families, adopted persons, etc. I enjoy working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, compulsivity, disconnection, loneliness. .
I enjoy working with adults facing transitions -- launching, having a child, beginning or ending a relationship, moving through developmental stages, etc. I love working with folks touched by adoption -- potential adoptive parents, adoptive families, birth families, adopted persons, etc. I enjoy working with people struggling with depression, anxiety, compulsivity, disconnection, loneliness. .
(925) 578-2997 View (925) 578-2997
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Rob Steffke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95604
My clients are people of all ages who find themselves ready to move into a way of being and relating that they know in their hearts is possible. Experience has shown me that a trusted relationship is medicine that catalyzes our ability to meet our pain, question our beliefs, refine our visions, celebrate our joy—all of which are part of becoming ourselves. Within many frames of psychology, I have seen how easy it can be to become locked into identity structures that reinforce limitation. Energy wants to move. Experiences want to be known. Visions want to be honed. These intensifying days call to us whispering- time to transform.
My clients are people of all ages who find themselves ready to move into a way of being and relating that they know in their hearts is possible. Experience has shown me that a trusted relationship is medicine that catalyzes our ability to meet our pain, question our beliefs, refine our visions, celebrate our joy—all of which are part of becoming ourselves. Within many frames of psychology, I have seen how easy it can be to become locked into identity structures that reinforce limitation. Energy wants to move. Experiences want to be known. Visions want to be honed. These intensifying days call to us whispering- time to transform.
(805) 978-5211 View (805) 978-5211
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Heartstrings Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Heartstrings Counseling was established as a Non-Profit Corporation in 2013. Our counselors are highly trained and supervised, with compassionate hearts, whose desire is to walk alongside you in your life-journey on a path to more peace, love, joy and hope We would love to talk further with you about our services. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
Heartstrings Counseling was established as a Non-Profit Corporation in 2013. Our counselors are highly trained and supervised, with compassionate hearts, whose desire is to walk alongside you in your life-journey on a path to more peace, love, joy and hope We would love to talk further with you about our services. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
(916) 710-8563 View (916) 710-8563
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Donita King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95602
Hello and welcome! As a licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist I provide an empathetic and trusting space to share your concerns. Working together we will uncover blocks to peace and contentment, identify and build upon strengths, alleviate symptoms, build more satisfying relationships and move towards bringing balance to your life. I have worked in community mental health for adults, schools and mental health clinics for children, adolescents and their families and have treated a wide range of disorders including-grief and loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, divorce, relational issues, child behavior issues and parenting.
Hello and welcome! As a licensed Marriage and Family Psychotherapist I provide an empathetic and trusting space to share your concerns. Working together we will uncover blocks to peace and contentment, identify and build upon strengths, alleviate symptoms, build more satisfying relationships and move towards bringing balance to your life. I have worked in community mental health for adults, schools and mental health clinics for children, adolescents and their families and have treated a wide range of disorders including-grief and loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, divorce, relational issues, child behavior issues and parenting.
(530) 771-6410 View (530) 771-6410
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Dr. Tonya E Elliott
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
Therapy for Therapists with a counselor educator! The best of both worlds. Get help with your own spiritual and emotional development as well as countertransference, difficult clients and ongoing advanced skill development. I use an integrated approach of depth psychology, somatic experience, solution focused and Native American spirituality to address your needs from a holistic perspective. I am a college professor of counseling and have been training therapists for over a decade. I understand the unique journey therapists endure as they develop their careers while managing home and family life. I am here to support you 100%.
Therapy for Therapists with a counselor educator! The best of both worlds. Get help with your own spiritual and emotional development as well as countertransference, difficult clients and ongoing advanced skill development. I use an integrated approach of depth psychology, somatic experience, solution focused and Native American spirituality to address your needs from a holistic perspective. I am a college professor of counseling and have been training therapists for over a decade. I understand the unique journey therapists endure as they develop their careers while managing home and family life. I am here to support you 100%.
(530) 853-3841 View (530) 853-3841
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Algiu Mihai
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auburn, CA 95602
Besides individual sessions, couples work sessions and Group Work, I also train clinicians in awareness based somatic psychotherapy. I also, hold two types of weekly groups that are ongoing, although they are open to new people from time time. Check my website and youtube channel (Circle of Being Somatic Shadow Work) to understand more about my work and different modules I have available. Before booking sessions with me, please watch the video called 'Watch this video before booking 1:1 sessions with Mihai Intro to somatic therapy vs talk therapy' (cannot insert this video here but you can find on my above mentioned youtube channel)
Besides individual sessions, couples work sessions and Group Work, I also train clinicians in awareness based somatic psychotherapy. I also, hold two types of weekly groups that are ongoing, although they are open to new people from time time. Check my website and youtube channel (Circle of Being Somatic Shadow Work) to understand more about my work and different modules I have available. Before booking sessions with me, please watch the video called 'Watch this video before booking 1:1 sessions with Mihai Intro to somatic therapy vs talk therapy' (cannot insert this video here but you can find on my above mentioned youtube channel)
(530) 287-4537 View (530) 287-4537
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Center for Transformational Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
At Center for Transformational Psychotherapy we are committed to the real possibility of happiness for every human being, regardless of individual background and circumstance. We work from a shared perspective that transformation occurs by developing a relationship with awareness, which includes and ultimately goes beyond the context of the ego. Within this shared perspective we offer a wide range of therapeutic techniques and will work with you to find the therapist who best meets your needs.
At Center for Transformational Psychotherapy we are committed to the real possibility of happiness for every human being, regardless of individual background and circumstance. We work from a shared perspective that transformation occurs by developing a relationship with awareness, which includes and ultimately goes beyond the context of the ego. Within this shared perspective we offer a wide range of therapeutic techniques and will work with you to find the therapist who best meets your needs.
(530) 771-6845 View (530) 771-6845
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Brian Ginsberg
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95602
Life can be difficult, but it does not mean that we must suffer due to our circumstances. No matter what life presents us with, we all have the capacity to meet the conditions of this present moment. Whether you have been feeling stuck for a while or are meeting a sudden change in life, engaging therapy can offer support. There is always the possibility for relief here and now - let's join together in this process of discovery.
Life can be difficult, but it does not mean that we must suffer due to our circumstances. No matter what life presents us with, we all have the capacity to meet the conditions of this present moment. Whether you have been feeling stuck for a while or are meeting a sudden change in life, engaging therapy can offer support. There is always the possibility for relief here and now - let's join together in this process of discovery.
(530) 507-7745 View (530) 507-7745
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Sara Hechtman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603
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.
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.
(909) 442-5422 View (909) 442-5422
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Darryl Quinn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95602
Waitlist for new clients
I would be honored to help you in self-discovery and change. It takes a lot of courage to travel down that path. I often can intuit the key issues underlying a person’s suffering, which are often relational-both within ourselves and with others. To be kind and yet direct, and to really see you-both as you are now and how you want to become more whole. Finding clarity, compassion, and new ways to effectively deal with problems are essential in therapy. I will help you find where you are stuck and ways to get unstuck, by changing how you process both your thoughts and feelings. I work with both adults and couples.
I would be honored to help you in self-discovery and change. It takes a lot of courage to travel down that path. I often can intuit the key issues underlying a person’s suffering, which are often relational-both within ourselves and with others. To be kind and yet direct, and to really see you-both as you are now and how you want to become more whole. Finding clarity, compassion, and new ways to effectively deal with problems are essential in therapy. I will help you find where you are stuck and ways to get unstuck, by changing how you process both your thoughts and feelings. I work with both adults and couples.
(530) 296-6757 View (530) 296-6757
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Existential Therapists

How does existential therapy work?

Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.

Is existential therapy evidence-based?

Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.

How long does existential therapy last?

The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.

Is existential therapy effective?

According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.