Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Granite Bay, CA

Yes! For making yourself a priority. The search may be daunting, but hang in there! You are worth the investment of energy, time & perseverance. Some of the reasons you may seek out a therapist? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, stressed, or in need of healing. Sometimes one needs guidance or coaching for specific situations, or perhaps a neutral party from which to be truly heard. I offer a trusting environment to vent, heal, expand on coping skills, and make desired shifts. I have 20+ years of being in practice, and am grateful you took this time.

Today you may be faced with many challenges; the difficult economy, a painful relationship, or a challenging child. I believe anyone can benefit from therapy at some point in their life. Sometimes extra support and guidance for a challenging situation, current or past problem, or for a move in a new direction in life are needed. Everyone has the potential within them to create a rich and happy life for themselves and their family. Through a personalized and collaborative effort with you, I am here to aid you in attaining your goals.

Providing evaluations, behavioral services, and ongoing therapeutic services for individuals and couples. There are no guarantees therapy will give you what you want but it may increase your awareness and understanding. It could help you to adapt to different life problems, relational issues and to make more educated choices. Finding a balance between logic and emotions is critical but learning a way to make reactions to events constructive instead of destructive is essential for promoting growth and development in our life and in our relationships. I am past military and I will always welcome veterans and their families to treatment.

My primary purpose is to help my clients the way I have been helped on my own healing journey. The empathy, compassion, & unconditional positive regard I feel toward my clients allows us to build a foundation of rapport & trust very easily! I feel a passionate calling to work with clients whose issues mirror the struggles & challenges that I, too, have overcome. I also see myself as a protector of children, including our inner children, to help them stay safe, feel loved and protected, and heal their wounds. Do you desire health, peace, prosperity, joy, abundance, freedom, happiness, and serenity? We can work toward all of this 4 U!

You might be reading this because you or someone else is suffering. Possibly the life you worked for is in jeopardy. Maybe you are missing out by staying on the sidelines. Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you keep finding yourself in the same place again and again…STUCK. You can break the unhealthy patterns. Unfortunately to do so you might have to experience pain and emptiness to take steps to get better. My hope is that you find the support and help you need.

Couple therapy works differently for everyone. Is couples therapy appropriate, and if so, where do you begin? Couples can wait weeks to see a therapist who may be a mismatch for their situation. Couples who could benefit from couples therapy benefit most when they have a clearer picture of what to address and the type of therapist to see. How do you improve your relationship when you don’t know where to start or if it is worth the effort? This is how.

Dr. Volker has over 25 years of clinical experience and will provide a safe, warm and healing environment for you and your loved ones. I believe in collaborating with you to select treatment goals that bring health, happiness and success to your life. Therapy can help when you are feeling sad, empty or hopeless; experiencing anxiety; feeling irritable and annoyed; experiencing conflict in a relationship; experiencing intrusive or upsetting memories; grieving the loss of a loved one; repeating familiar unsuccessful patterns; or adjusting to a transition in your life.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or struggling to deal with life changes or trauma? If so, counseling is a fantastic option to help heal and move through these difficult experiences. I believe a positive relationship is the most important aspect for change and strive to connect with everyone I work with. I meet individuals where they are in their lives, accepting them for who they are and supporting them through the changes the would like to make.

Let's walk the path together. You've just taken the brave first step by deciding to seek out a counselor. I would like to invite you experience a safe and non-judgmental space within which you can work through life's challenges. My goal is to help individuals, couples, and families make positive changes in their lives through empowerment, hope, and grace.

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!

Hello and Welcome. I believe that we are all capable of change. I provide a safe, compassionate environment for people to experience hope, healing and freedom. I have worked extensively with people suffering from anxiety, depression, codependency, eating disorders, sexual abuse and trauma. In my 17 year career, I have worked at universities, counseling centers, as a social worker and now in private practice. Clients respond to my relational style, empathetic and active engagement in their life and process. My hope is that if you are reading this, that you would step further into bravery and begin the journey.

I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is a key component of effective and successful outcomes--I highly prioritize your need and right to feel safe, validated, supported, and heard without judgment as we collaboratively work toward your goals. I utilize evidence-based approaches and encourage your active engagement in therapy--it's not about me telling you what you should do, it's about me helping you discover and enhance the innate potential we all possess. I consider it a gift to be part of your journey toward self-empowerment, peace, and satisfaction in your personal and professional life.

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.

Life is a journey. I am not here to judge. I am here as a guide. I counsel individuals, couples, and teenagers in a safe, honest and "down-to-earth" manner. I work inside a comfortable private office providing traditional psychotherapy. For those clients that would like a more experiential approach, I also take therapy outside with Walk and Talk Therapy. Individual clients accompany me on a two-hour light hike/walk that combines movement, nature and psychotherapy. For those who are too busy to leave their home or office, I provide on-line counseling as well. I am eager to meet you and honored to help.

I enjoy helping people to improve their overall quality of life. I believe that therapy can be a profoundly positive experience, and I strive to develop a trusting relationship that fosters safety so that you feel comfortable to begin your journey of healing and growth. Whether you are struggling with past pain, current life transitions, overwhelming emotions, or future worries, our journey will assist you in living your best life.

Sometimes we come to a point in life when we need to pause and look at what is going on in our lives. Maybe you're overwhelmed with family conflict, life transitions, stuck in relational problems or you are ready to heal emotional wounds. The answer to a better sense of self, healthy relationships, overall well being and peace is gaining insight to these feelings of confusion, anxiety, anger, sadness and grief. With my experience, I will help you to look deeper to gain clarity, perspective and direction to promote harmony and life balance.

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 love helping people who have gone through tough times or couples dealing with life's ups and downs. They want a friendly space to talk freely, work on feeling stronger, and improve their relationships. They appreciate having a therapist who knows their story and can support them through everything, individually and as a couple.

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. My heart goes out to those who are struggling to find hope in their lives. Is that you? Have you felt like giving up? When everyone else around you seems to be happy, you do your best to put on a smile and act as if everything is okay, but it isn’t. You are struggling. Maybe you are feeling depressed or anxious. Maybe you are struggling in your relationships including your marriage, but don’t know why. Maybe you need healing from something someone else has done to you (including your spouse).