Somatic Therapists in Citrus Heights, CA

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.

When we can find meaningful direction our world is a better place, but life can come at us unexpectedly, leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, confused and in pain. I have chosen to specialize with women because I understand the uniqueness of the issues and complexities that women face. Additionally, the power created when women support each other with honoring themselves, is limitless! I also specialize with teens in helping them with their developing sense of self, problem solving skills, coping tools, and finding their way in a complex world. It is a true honor for me to pay witness to other humans’ journeys.

Everyone has a story to tell and wounds to heal. We all have times in our life when we need extra support and help. I desire to come alongside you and work with you to discover your goals, and your healing path. True healing happens in relationship. The therapy relationship is a special relationship. It is a nonjudgmental, safe, caring space that facilitates growth and guides you toward healing and discovering your authentic self.

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.

Welcome. I am passionate about coming alongside my clients and helping them reach their goals. With you as the expert on your own internal experience, my role in therapy is to collaborate with you and encourage you to go deep into healing work so that you can be present, accept what is, and take an active self-leadership role in your life.

I meet with clients at my offices in Elk Grove and Gold River. I specialize in couples, singles and individual counseling of adults. I address issues from trauma & abuse recovery to relationships to anxiety, depression, grief and loss. A key resource in recovery from traumatic events involves strengthening our ability to attach to ourselves and others in a way that soothes and calms our nervous systems and grounds us, based on the latest neurological research and evidence-based techniques. This therapy can be much more effective and require a shorter duration of treatment than traditional talk therapy.

Hello and welcome! I am so glad you are here. My goal as your therapist is to support you in your journey to becoming the best you possible by providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can navigate life’s challenges and find hope. My approach is collaborative and compassionate with a focus on personal strengths and recognition of individual’s unique experiences. I hope that together we can work on developing a deeper personal understanding, address difficulties, and learn ways to manage problems in order to find healing, hope, and comfort in daily life.

Tired of your inner critic running the show? Of the negative experiences from your past creeping their way into your present? It's time to take back control from those internalized negative messages and the story you’ve come to believe about yourself. Let's rewrite that story, starting now. I'm passionate about accompanying people on their healing & empowerment journeys. With a compassion-first approach, I specialize in providing support to those dealing with trauma, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, as well as those confronting a new diagnosis or rebuilding their self-esteem after years of subscribing to self-limiting beliefs.

You don’t feel the same since it happened, and no one gets it. Not only is it on your mind all the time, it’s affecting your work, your relationships, and even what you used to enjoy. You feel alone because you don’t know anyone who’s been through this. Maybe it just happened, or maybe it feels like a lifetime ago and you don’t know why it’s still affecting you.

I am here to really see and understand what you are going through. With compassion, I offer a safe space to talk about whatever is going on for you. Together we can explore the challenges you are experiencing, how you are coping, and find new ways to move forward, so you can begin to feel better. It can feel so overwhelming to manage daily anxiety, try to get out of bed while living with depression, or cope with past pain that persists in the present. This is where I come in, to be with you in these times, to listen, understand, and come up with resolutions that fit for you.

Mike likes to work with people who are ready to make changes in their life. They do not need to know exactly what that looks like or means yet, they just need to be sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Mike enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and addiction issues. He also practices couple therapy and likes to offer premarital counseling, empowerment couple's counseling, and helping the healing process post infidelity or other ruptures in the relationship. Mike spent 4 years working with people in an international setting in Tokyo and enjoys providing therapy in a multicultural space.

Trauma: Trauma is part of the human condition, and past trauma will drive future behavioral choices. We will work on the trauma that is causing poor symptomology. Brainspotting is cutting-edge trauma treatment can speed up the healing process, so that life's previous experiences can stop controlling your present negative actions. (See https://www.recoveryhill.info/brainspotting-trauma-therapy to find out more). The act of researching for help makes the correct assumption that your life matters! My practice, Recovery Hill, specializes with Trauma & Substance Abuse, from adolescents to seniors, all genders, Vets & First Responders.

All the parts of you are welcome here. Throughout therapy, I hope to help you come home to yourself and reconnect with your inner wisdom and intuition. Humans are incredible, and I believe we all have the capacity to be our own healers and guides. If you've been feeling alone lately or like you've lost parts of yourself and the person you used to be, I am here to offer you care and empathy on your healing journey. Trauma therapy with me provides a supportive space for you to process past distressing events and anxieties in a safe and organized way. I typically work with individual adult clients who are Millennials and Gen Z.