Experiential Therapy in El Dorado Hills, CA
Michelle Lynn Godwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
Every human is inherently meant to be the best version of themselves that they can be, and my job is to help you figure out what that is and how to be a healthy and well-rounded person. Whatever the cause, the human body/brain can get get programmed to live in a state of distress leading to extreme disturbance in life. Worry, sadness, lack of energy, grief, difficulty interacting with people, chronic stress, angry outbursts, difficulty adjusting to change and engaging in unhealthy habits are just some of the reasons you may be seeking help.
Every human is inherently meant to be the best version of themselves that they can be, and my job is to help you figure out what that is and how to be a healthy and well-rounded person. Whatever the cause, the human body/brain can get get programmed to live in a state of distress leading to extreme disturbance in life. Worry, sadness, lack of energy, grief, difficulty interacting with people, chronic stress, angry outbursts, difficulty adjusting to change and engaging in unhealthy habits are just some of the reasons you may be seeking help.
LeAnn O'Neal Berger, Psy.D., L.M.F.T.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
Tele-medicine in the privacy of your home or office. Anxious? Stressed? Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you may be interested to know that this is not a disorder. Do you have a rich and complex inner life? When you were a child, did your parents or others see you as sensitive or too shy? How can someone be too sensitive? If you do not consider yourself sensitive, perhaps you are in a relationship where sensitivity would enhance your intimacy and partnership. I help individuals and couples struggling with relationships. Do you want to live an authentic life?
Tele-medicine in the privacy of your home or office. Anxious? Stressed? Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you may be interested to know that this is not a disorder. Do you have a rich and complex inner life? When you were a child, did your parents or others see you as sensitive or too shy? How can someone be too sensitive? If you do not consider yourself sensitive, perhaps you are in a relationship where sensitivity would enhance your intimacy and partnership. I help individuals and couples struggling with relationships. Do you want to live an authentic life?
Gina Reed
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Waitlist for new clients
We do our best to cope, but sometimes we need a little help. Let me help you take the next step. I work with clients in a collaborative relationship to create lasting positive change. Together we can alleviate your emotional suffering, identify your strengths, change old patterns, increase self-compassion, formulate goals, strengthen coping skills, enhance relationships, navigate transitions, and make life meaningful and fulfilling. Wherever you are in your process will be our starting point. I am accepting clients with Kaiser insurance as I am a contractor. See the insurance tab for all insurances I accept. Visit: GinaReedLCSW.com
We do our best to cope, but sometimes we need a little help. Let me help you take the next step. I work with clients in a collaborative relationship to create lasting positive change. Together we can alleviate your emotional suffering, identify your strengths, change old patterns, increase self-compassion, formulate goals, strengthen coping skills, enhance relationships, navigate transitions, and make life meaningful and fulfilling. Wherever you are in your process will be our starting point. I am accepting clients with Kaiser insurance as I am a contractor. See the insurance tab for all insurances I accept. Visit: GinaReedLCSW.com
Alison Gardey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy and trust we all have the power and wisdom within us to get to the healing & growth we need. Therapy is a journey toward finding balance and wholeness. It is about disentangling yourself from patterns and limiting beliefs that no longer serve you, as much as it is about cultivating self-acceptance and reconnecting with essential parts of yourself. Together, we will work to define what is true and meaningful for you.
I offer a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy and trust we all have the power and wisdom within us to get to the healing & growth we need. Therapy is a journey toward finding balance and wholeness. It is about disentangling yourself from patterns and limiting beliefs that no longer serve you, as much as it is about cultivating self-acceptance and reconnecting with essential parts of yourself. Together, we will work to define what is true and meaningful for you.
I am here to support people through their life journey and where it may lead them. Periodically we need additional assistance and I am here to support their process.
I am here to support people through their life journey and where it may lead them. Periodically we need additional assistance and I am here to support their process.
The Path Wellness Center: Dr. Kimberly Ciardella
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Finding you here, means you are looking for answers, for purpose, for reasons, for meaning. You feel sadness, you feel rage, you feel fear, AND sometimes you feel NOTHING, you feel emptiness, numbness, you feel a deep void. You're disconnected from everything that brings you life, the things that bring you joy, the people you love, but most of all you are disconnected from your SELF. Whether you are in the throes of anxiety or depression, moving through a traumatic experience, working to repair your relationships or coping with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), you are brave for reaching out and we are here to help.
Finding you here, means you are looking for answers, for purpose, for reasons, for meaning. You feel sadness, you feel rage, you feel fear, AND sometimes you feel NOTHING, you feel emptiness, numbness, you feel a deep void. You're disconnected from everything that brings you life, the things that bring you joy, the people you love, but most of all you are disconnected from your SELF. Whether you are in the throes of anxiety or depression, moving through a traumatic experience, working to repair your relationships or coping with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), you are brave for reaching out and we are here to help.
Are you living a life of quiet desperation? Are self-limiting patterns and behaviors interfering with your spiritual and emotional well-being? Oftentimes life's challenges can leave us feeling trapped with no where to turn. Sometimes all you need is some direction. You don't have to do it alone. I will work with you to create a safe, supportive environment, encouraging change without force, while honoring your inherent wisdom. My approach is compassionate, intuitive, gentle, respectful, experiential & collaborative. I'll encourage you to listen to your body & soul as well as your mind for answers that are right for you.
Are you living a life of quiet desperation? Are self-limiting patterns and behaviors interfering with your spiritual and emotional well-being? Oftentimes life's challenges can leave us feeling trapped with no where to turn. Sometimes all you need is some direction. You don't have to do it alone. I will work with you to create a safe, supportive environment, encouraging change without force, while honoring your inherent wisdom. My approach is compassionate, intuitive, gentle, respectful, experiential & collaborative. I'll encourage you to listen to your body & soul as well as your mind for answers that are right for you.
Shawna Cobabe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
I have worked with children, families, individuals and couples in many different capacities before finding my calling as a therapist. I have specialized training in couples and marriage counseling, family counseling, PTSD/trauma, adoption and foster care, anxiety and depression, and other mental illness, life changes, grief and loss. I also work with adolescents who are struggling in school or with behavior problems, defiance, and depression and anxiety. I work with couples and families for a variety of reasons. I can help you too.
Joshua Mcleod Crocker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AAMFT, Superv, Candid
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate: Supervising LMFT and LPC Resident Counselors. (Fairfaxcounseling.org) Specializing in Couples Counseling and youth/young adults, my commitment is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere where we face hard issues to grow and find more peace in your life. Leaving shame at the door, we dig into what is keeping you "stuck" and find practical tools to move forward. The therapist-client relationship gives one freedom, maybe beyond any other setting, to be fully open, honest and press forward to the best version of yourself.
AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate: Supervising LMFT and LPC Resident Counselors. (Fairfaxcounseling.org) Specializing in Couples Counseling and youth/young adults, my commitment is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere where we face hard issues to grow and find more peace in your life. Leaving shame at the door, we dig into what is keeping you "stuck" and find practical tools to move forward. The therapist-client relationship gives one freedom, maybe beyond any other setting, to be fully open, honest and press forward to the best version of yourself.
The Davis Group Counseling & Wellness Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Just when you think you are getting used to one phase of life, the next one throws you a curve ball. Whether your life includes being single, adjusting to marriage or parenthood, raising a teen, children leaving the home, or adjusting to retirement, each phase brings plenty of unique challenges. Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and life dissatisfaction can seem like constant companions through it all. It can feel exhausting! Life should not be about working so hard yet feeling so flat!
Just when you think you are getting used to one phase of life, the next one throws you a curve ball. Whether your life includes being single, adjusting to marriage or parenthood, raising a teen, children leaving the home, or adjusting to retirement, each phase brings plenty of unique challenges. Issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and life dissatisfaction can seem like constant companions through it all. It can feel exhausting! Life should not be about working so hard yet feeling so flat!
My name is Krista Gerdts, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Santa Monica, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered, and Narrative Therapy to help my clients navigate the more difficult parts of life and live the lives they’ve always wanted.
My name is Krista Gerdts, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) based in Santa Monica, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and adolescents and specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered, and Narrative Therapy to help my clients navigate the more difficult parts of life and live the lives they’ve always wanted.
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El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
Imagine feeling relief wash over you, melting away your worries. This isn't just a dream – it's our goal. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, or trauma, I'm here to guide you towards resolution. I focus on helping you find greater meaning in life, especially in relationships. We'll address your unique challenges, including work difficulties. Together, we'll develop strategies not just to cope, but to thrive. Let's start this journey of healing and growth, tailored to your needs. Your path to a more fulfilling life begins here."
Imagine feeling relief wash over you, melting away your worries. This isn't just a dream – it's our goal. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, or trauma, I'm here to guide you towards resolution. I focus on helping you find greater meaning in life, especially in relationships. We'll address your unique challenges, including work difficulties. Together, we'll develop strategies not just to cope, but to thrive. Let's start this journey of healing and growth, tailored to your needs. Your path to a more fulfilling life begins here."
Heather Moss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Interactions with a loved one can bring out the very best and worst in us. If the dynamic with your partner or child/teen is a repeated source of pain, I am here to help. Instead of trying to understand each other, most make accusations & get defensive. I help couples and families to uncover feelings driving their interactions and reactions and then teach communication skills to help them transform the way they relate and connect. I truly believe that a loving and supportive relationship/family is one the most amazing gifts we can give to ourselves, children, and loved ones.
Interactions with a loved one can bring out the very best and worst in us. If the dynamic with your partner or child/teen is a repeated source of pain, I am here to help. Instead of trying to understand each other, most make accusations & get defensive. I help couples and families to uncover feelings driving their interactions and reactions and then teach communication skills to help them transform the way they relate and connect. I truly believe that a loving and supportive relationship/family is one the most amazing gifts we can give to ourselves, children, and loved ones.
Maria Koehn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
Our growth and healing rests on moments like this where we seek support and guidance from a trusted other. I work with individuals who are seeking to heal from past trauma and are eager to re-orient back to a real, confident self. I also specialize working with couples who find themselves entangled in a web of confusion and repeat patterns of disconnect. Compassion, understanding and acceptance are central to my approach.
Our growth and healing rests on moments like this where we seek support and guidance from a trusted other. I work with individuals who are seeking to heal from past trauma and are eager to re-orient back to a real, confident self. I also specialize working with couples who find themselves entangled in a web of confusion and repeat patterns of disconnect. Compassion, understanding and acceptance are central to my approach.
James E. Larsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
I provide integrative, holistic psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, or any of life's difficult transitions, I meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively to help them find healing, transformation, and wellbeing.
I provide integrative, holistic psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, or any of life's difficult transitions, I meet my clients where they are and work collaboratively to help them find healing, transformation, and wellbeing.
Trauma. Major life changes. Depression. Personal growth. I offer innovative approaches like Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Brainspotting to those ready to dive deeper. Our sessions involve exploration beneath the surface, beyond the old stories you have about yourself. Together we clear old hurts and tend to abandoned parts of yourself so that you can better respond to the world as it exists today. My website offers detailed resources about the therapy modalities we use for this important work.
Trauma. Major life changes. Depression. Personal growth. I offer innovative approaches like Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Brainspotting to those ready to dive deeper. Our sessions involve exploration beneath the surface, beyond the old stories you have about yourself. Together we clear old hurts and tend to abandoned parts of yourself so that you can better respond to the world as it exists today. My website offers detailed resources about the therapy modalities we use for this important work.
Madison Ale Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Hi there, I am currently booking for end of November 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
Hi there, I am currently booking for end of November 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
Jennifer Nava, LMFT & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CFRC
Verified Verified
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Is life feeling heavier than it used to? Perhaps everyday tasks feel more draining, or socializing has become something you avoid rather than enjoy. Maybe there was a time when you felt in control of your thoughts and emotions, but now it seems overwhelming, and you feel as if you're losing your grip. Have those around you noticed these changes? At my group practice, we understand how difficult these shifts can be. Our mission is to help you explore the root of your symptoms, offering relief and empowering you toward long-lasting change.
Is life feeling heavier than it used to? Perhaps everyday tasks feel more draining, or socializing has become something you avoid rather than enjoy. Maybe there was a time when you felt in control of your thoughts and emotions, but now it seems overwhelming, and you feel as if you're losing your grip. Have those around you noticed these changes? At my group practice, we understand how difficult these shifts can be. Our mission is to help you explore the root of your symptoms, offering relief and empowering you toward long-lasting change.
The teen and young adult years are full of shifts and changes, bringing about stress, anxiety and overwhelm, affecting your teen as well as the entire family. As a Counselor and Certified Life Coach specializing in work with teens and young adults, I guide them to find relief, peace and a comfortability with who they are. Our work together positively affects the family too! A former School Counselor with 20 years of experience, I am especially equipped to guide teens and young adults to adulthood in a more easeful way. My process includes individual guidance as well as parent sessions. I invite you to reach out. Let's talk further!
The teen and young adult years are full of shifts and changes, bringing about stress, anxiety and overwhelm, affecting your teen as well as the entire family. As a Counselor and Certified Life Coach specializing in work with teens and young adults, I guide them to find relief, peace and a comfortability with who they are. Our work together positively affects the family too! A former School Counselor with 20 years of experience, I am especially equipped to guide teens and young adults to adulthood in a more easeful way. My process includes individual guidance as well as parent sessions. I invite you to reach out. Let's talk further!
Devin Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
My passion and desire is coming alongside men, adolescents and couples who have encountered seasons in their life filled with frustration, heartache, doubt, shame and loss. Do you find yourself stuck, irritated, confused and helpless more often than not? Do you notice feeling resentment or distance in your relationships? Are you longing to discover solutions, healing and restoration within yourself and with those around you? Are you wanting to move towards a renewed sense of peace, enjoyment and connection within yourself and your relationships?
My passion and desire is coming alongside men, adolescents and couples who have encountered seasons in their life filled with frustration, heartache, doubt, shame and loss. Do you find yourself stuck, irritated, confused and helpless more often than not? Do you notice feeling resentment or distance in your relationships? Are you longing to discover solutions, healing and restoration within yourself and with those around you? Are you wanting to move towards a renewed sense of peace, enjoyment and connection within yourself and your relationships?
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Experiential Therapy
How does experiential therapy work?
Experiential therapy works by allowing an individual to use their creativity to re-imagine themselves and their lives in an effort to process their emotions. Experiential therapy may take many forms, including engaging clients through art, re-enactments, role-playing, music, or forms of physical recreation. By focusing on these activities, experiential therapists help individuals identify the emotions they associate with previous experiences and work together to cope with negative reactions, like fear, anger, or shame.
Is experiential therapy evidence-based?
Experiential therapy incorporates many therapy modalities, some of which have been more closely researched than others. Music therapy, for example, has been shown to help with sleep problems. Some studies find that art therapy can be beneficial for those with eating disorders or personality disorders, while other research suggests that such approaches have little impact.
How long does experiential therapy last?
The duration of experiential therapy will depend on the type of therapy used as well as the severity of the challenges an individual faces. Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Art therapy may comprise 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes and can be scheduled weekly or on an as-needed basis. For each therapy type, clients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
Does experiential therapy help with trauma?
Trauma is one area where experiential therapy may be useful. Traumatic experiences such as combat or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating visual art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. Listening to music can be relaxing, while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, or who have been physically or emotionally abused.