Kaiser (Out-of-Network) Therapists in Gold River, CA

Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from California who has worked in the mental health field for 16 years. I received my BA in Psychology from UC Davis and my Master of Social Work from San Diego State University. I treat adults with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, life transitions & changes, and stress. I am also trained in providing psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and can provide therapy that focuses on processing and integrating those experience for long-lasting healing.

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.

Today you're a step closer to making meaningful changes in your life and carving your own path toward growth, fulfillment, and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, I'll collaborate with and support you to cope more effectively with anxiety and depression, uncover and develop your potential, build a sense of belonging and strengthen healthy relationships, and accomplish what's uniquely important to you. While you can't change what's happened in the past, it's never too late to reach a better understanding of the life patterns that are limiting you and begin to create a better life aligned with your values and goals.

“Change Your Thoughts and You’ll Change Your World”. My goal is to offer and provide support within the therapeutic relationship that allows for you to gain insight on discovering your needs. I believe everyone needs support but struggles with how to ask for help. In my practices I provide the time and space for you to feel heard, supported, and most importantly I provide empathy. Empathy is a powerful word as it defines the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone might be thinking or feeling. I always try to create a warm, heartening, and empathetic environment with every client.

I love helping people work through their traumatic life experiences and helping them understand the effects of those events. If this applies to you or someone you care about, I am here to walk with you as you explore those things that leave you feeling "stuck" and guide you as you move forward into a better space. I work with individuals, children, families, and couples. My training has given me special insight into how trauma is passed down through the generations and the effects those traumas have on your life today. I want to share that insight with you.

One of my greatest passions in life is my work as a therapist. With warmth, humor and compassion, I help others to heal and move forward in their lives. Perhaps, you are feeling "stuck"- overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety or depression, relationship problems, issues related to aging or chronic illness. loneliness, grief or a vague sense that something feels "off." Coping with life's daily stresses can take a toll on your quality of life, making it increasingly difficult to find & experience meaning and joy. These are difficult times, difficult issues, & sometimes it's hard to get through them alone.

Through Mind and Behavioral Specialists group practice, I am offering an online group for young adults to help with the challenges of early adulthood. Young adults often face uncertainty and difficult transitions in their lives. If you need assistance with mood, stress management, and changing relationships, please call us to discuss joining this group.

I believe in the healing force within each person and its natural inclination to arc towards wholeness and health. If we want it enough, have patience, clarity and support we can heal and feel freedom in life. Growth happens best in relationship and I am here to support you on your path, wherever that might be. I am anchored in Jungian psychology, Existentialism and AEDP/Somatic work. More importantly, I try to cultivate a sense of warmth, care, respect and curiosity in my work with clients. I work with clients experiencing: anxiety, depression, grief, relationship/family issues, PTSD, self-criticism and lack of meaning.

Wonderful! You took the first step by taking the time to care for yourself. Everyone is capable of deep healing, growth and connection. Life can be challenging and sometimes we need the support of a professional to make space for our personal healing and growth. Someone to help guide us towards clarity and fulfillment in our lives.

From the time I was young, I knew that I wanted to be a therapist. I am so honored to be able to have amazing people come into my life. This journey of life cannot be successful walked alone. Having a trusted individual that can support, validate and provide a safe space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and provide a different perspective is critical to good mental wellness, and resiliency. I hope I can have the pleasure of walking on your journey with you.

Hi there, I'm Deserae. As a licensed clinical social worker, I am passionate about supporting individuals in identifying their own path toward their mental health goals. My therapeutic approach is centered around meeting people where they are. I have worked with clients in various settings, including community-based, outpatient, inpatient, and correctional environments. Drawing upon modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, I tailor my approach to each individual's unique needs and circumstances.

No matter what brought you here today, my hope is to walk alongside you and help you live the life you want; the life you deserve. I work predominantly with young adults and adults who present with a myriad of mental health and wellness concerns. Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, disordered eating, psychosocial challenges, or are in the midst of a transition, I am here to help. You will have the space to be heard and encouraged, gain insight, build coping strategies, explore new perspectives, process pain, and experience growth.

**ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE** Do you come from a family where one or both of your parents/caregivers were not emotionally there for you as a child, maybe they had an addiction (alcohol, drugs, work, anything else but you)? From these experiences as a child you received and downloaded messages that impact your life now as an adult. Maybe now as an adult you too suffer from an addiction, experience depression and/or anxiety or perhaps you keep finding yourself in co-dependent relationships. You want to break free from feeling lost and/or out of control, you want to be happy and feel secure in yourself and relationships.

My therapeutic style is warm, personable, compassionate, honest, humorous and humble. I am collaborative and address clients with unconditional positive regard as we create a therapeutic relationship. Strengthening self-compassion and self-acceptance are cornerstones of work with me. My treatment modalities are eclectic and culturally sensitive, rooted in cognitive behavioral, emotion focused, EMDR, psychodynamic & narrative therapies. My goal in therapy is to assist you in effectively creating the unique change you desire in your life, be it internal shifts or external steps. I enjoy training and supervising associate therapists.

We are a non-profit counseling agency that offers our fees on a sliding scale ranging from $40 - $130 based on monthly income or your ability to pay. We are open days, evenings, and weekends 7 days a week from 9am - 9pm. We have a diverse staff that you can see on our website at LifePractice.org. We are also conducting Free Groups (DBT Skills and a LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent).