EMDR Therapists in Davis, CA

Hello, my name is Bethany and I believe psychotherapy requires finding the right match. I work with adults, couples, and families with adult children. I utilize treatment modalities that assist with mood, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, parenting challenges, life transitions, codependency, guilt and shame, trauma, addiction, divorce, chronic illness and/or pain, and career stagnation. I've had success with clients who are ready to do the work of self improvement and eager to understand why they may feel stuck. Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing and growth. What are your goals?

Is something in your life not quite working the way you would like? Are you feeling stuck? It can often be helpful to talk though some of the issues we are struggling with in a therapeutic relationship that feels understanding, safe, and compassionate. Human beings aren't meant to "go it alone". In fact, feeling alone is inherently traumatizing itself. I have been licensed for over 20 years, working with individuals, couples, and families to heal their relationships, and to overcome trauma, depression, and addictions.

I wonder if you're scanning this site hoping to find someone who might finally get you, and offer some compassion so you don't have to feel so lost, worried, empty. I have 15 years of experience holding space for people who need some perspective, guidance, humor and a chance to discover their own wisdom. I love working with adults, young to not so young.

I provide an accepting, nonjudgmental place for you to explore who you are, how you got to where you are, and to help you move forward in your life. If you are interested in learning about yourself and healing the wounds left by events in childhood and adulthood, I can help guide you on this journey.

I work with trauma, depression, attachment wounding, and low self-esteem and use EMDR to help adults move beyond areas where they have become stuck. My work focuses on finding effective strategies to operate in the present then tackling emotional flashbacks and quagmires that keep us tied to past. Finding a therapist who fits can make all the difference. My clients tell me that they feel safe, seen, and heard with me. Please call me for a phone consultation to find out if my practice would fit for you.

Is anxiety keeping you from having genuine and authentic relationships or taking chances on new opportunities? Are you feeling drained most days, overwhelmed with all that’s on your plate, finding it difficult not to feel guilty about getting things done on that to-do list, and unable to focus? Or perhaps you’re navigating the difficult highs and lows that come with a breakup, divorce, or grieving the loss of a loved one? How about struggling with self-esteem, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and maintaining healthy boundaries? Struggling with making connections with others because of past relational or childhood trauma?

As my client, you will have my full commitment to listen carefully to your concerns and explore options that are attainable and will bring meaningful experiences to your life. In the immediacy of our hour together, there will be the opportunity to deepen the connection to yourself and to those who are important to you. Our therapeutic work increases self-awareness which in turn enhances your ability to live authentically and relationally. I am trained in EMDR when this modality is needed to diminish traumatic injury.

Hi, and welcome. If you are reading this you are in preparation to take a big step to create important change in your life. I commend you. I specialize in treating chronic and acute PTSD resulting from both single and childhood trauma events; anxiety disorders, loss/bereavement and pain management. I am also a skilled couple therapist. As a seasoned professional with ample life experience. I hold a doctoral degree from Fielding Graduate University and am dual-licensed as a Clinical Psychologist and as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I am here to help you become your personal best with research driven treatments.

Are you looking for a friendly support in order to gain the clarity of your worries, difficulties, values, needs, and goals. I want to provide accurate understanding and to walk alongside you with your struggles. You are the expert in your life, not me. It would be a privilege for me to share your struggles and breakthrough.

Navigating life's twists and turns can be quite the journey. The key is that you don't have to go through it alone. I specialize in working with women to overcome overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and all the things that accompany self-doubt. These things can cause anxiety, shame, and depression and keep us stuck. Sometimes, women overschedule and overwork to prove that they’re good enough. Occasionally, it takes the form of being unable to say no, leading to resentment and frustration, affecting all your relationships. All of this can and does affect your health as well.

I will help you create a calm and safe space so you explore your relationships with yourself and others. This safety will help you open up more vulnerable experiences which I can help you process and have a greater insight and relief from your emotional pain. Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and EMDR and EMDR M (Modified, Laurel Parnell’s training) attachment trauma therapy help you process stuck patterns either from trauma or "negative cycles" with loved ones or with your inner self. These cycles repeat endlessly and can be very distressing. I work extensively with shame and the inner critic to help you settle and open up more

Change is inherent in our lives and we all need spaces in which to feel supported during change and while making changes. A safe therapeutic partnership is key to collaborating on the important work of healing. Our work together will provide you a secure platform in which to look underneath your experiences and patterns with self-compassion and hopefulness.

I believe that we all have the ability to grow and change and sometimes we need help in order to do so. The therapeutic relationship can be a place for connection, healing, insight and acceptance.

My psychotherapy practice is built around helping people create significant changes in the way they are able to live their lives. Those who have been challenged by the experience of becoming parents of a difficult child, those who have had their lives disrupted by trauma, those struggling with food issues, and those who desire to deepen their understanding of themselves are among the people who will find a welcoming space in my office to slow down and reflect. I believe that living a mindful and aware life is a true blessing.

My passion and focus are working with adolescents, children, and families experiencing distress in their relationships. I approach my work with clients from a place of genuine curiosity and understanding. I aim to provide a safe space where we can discuss the challenges getting in the way of achieving your goals and create a sustainable support system for lasting change in your life. I pride myself on being transparent during the process and an active participant in every session.

I welcome the opportunity to work with young adults to older adults to help to develop a preferred self. I know that developing an identity as a young adult can be challenging. Professionals may find it exhausting to have a work-life balance, or may be seeking meaning in their lives. I appreciate and value the intersections of our identities and how we navigate our lives. I work in a relational way holding clients in positive regard, attuning to you, and helping to identify internal and external resources to apply.

Everyone deserves the time and space to lay down their worries, their fears, their past, their pain—and especially their hopes for the future and the change they want to see in their lives. My job is to provide that time and space to my clients, listening attentively, non-judgmentally and empathetically. Once we’ve settled into that space, we can work together to identify your goals and work to achieve them. I am experienced in working with adults and teens with depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD and trauma, mood and thought disorders, substance use, grief, major life transitions and self-esteem. If you're ready, I'm here for you.

Accepting new clients! Sliding Scale options available. • Brainspotting • EMDR • Adults • Teens • A safe place to discover past roots to your struggles, heal emotional wounds, and move into your future with confidence. Our services focus on providing individual psychotherapy, Brainspotting, & EMDR to adults and teens who struggle with anxiety, depression, relational issues, low self-esteem, codependency, prenatal/postpartum, sports related challenges, or have experienced trauma. Your mental wellbeing is our highest priority, and we're here to walk this path of healing with you.

In the realm of psychotherapy, I firmly believe in fostering a trusting relationship as the foundation for healing and personal growth. I am genuinely passionate about providing a caring, honest, and non-judgmental environment where individuals can embark on their journey towards living their best lives. With an integrated therapeutic approach, I address the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. I believe in personalized care.