Female Therapists in Grass Valley, CA

Looking for a passionate and seasoned psychotherapist? For 30 years I have promoted therapeutic change with a wide array of issues/ages. I have a special interest/ intensive training/expertise in these specialty areas: Couples work, ADD/ADHD, Asperger's, Depression/Seasonal Affective Disorder, Foster/Adoption, Adolescents/Young Adults, Compulsive Eating, Parenting, Life Transitions, Employment issues. Prior to moving to California, I lived/worked in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Tucson, and Seattle, delighting in providing therapy to diverse cultural populations. Clinically grounded and savvy, as well as highly intuitive. Direct yet gentle. Helping people heal is my life passion, I delight in the individuality of each person.

I bring experience, curiosity, and creativity to our sessions and I am continually pursuing training in modalities that yield positive results. I have experienced how being in therapy with someone you trust and who authentically cares about you can be one of the best ways to grow, change, and become more fully and joyfully YOU.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with clients in a way that encourages personal responsibility, individual choice, and movement toward empowered ways of being. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, or generally stuck in some area of your life, therapy could offer the next step toward a more fulfilled way of living. I utilize a variety of approaches, including humanistic, trauma-informed, and EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) to offer a holistic psychotherapeutic experience. I work with individuals, couples, children, and families. My private practice is located in downtown Nevada City.

I offer in person and tele therapy. My goal is to provide a safe and caring environment. I enjoy working with a wide variety of people. I specialize in those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, addiction, trauma and PTSD. I work with clients who are dealing with opioid and/or benzodiazepine abuse/dependency. My style is a common sense, straight forward approach. I believe that the connection between the therapist and client is the most important piece in the therapeutic process.

As a somatically oriented psychotherapist, I work with the body, mind and spirit and bring hope, love and a deep curiosity to each encounter. I work with adolescents through seniors to heal and transform suffering and revive aliveness. I honor our deep human need for connection, understanding and joy by being fully present with whatever arises in the present moment.

Life can prove to be extremely difficult at times. However, it is these difficulties that can become incredible catalysts for deep healing and lasting change. I work with clients from an integrative & faith based approaches. This means that I intertwine a variety of modalities based on specific needs of a client with regards to the breadth of their life experience (i.e. mental, physical, cultural, faith).

In the process of growing up, children can experience difficulty coping at home, school, with divorce, trauma, or loss. Families choose to come to therapy for a variety of reasons, including self growth and increased awareness. Common issues of concern are: depression, anxiety, conflict in relationships, and life transitions. I offer a heart-centered approach to healing. Are you ready to make a change? If so, please call me today to set up a confidential appointment.

Have you done a lot of work on yourself, but still feel stuck? Are you ready to finally clear the pain and sadness that has blocked you from growing? Then working with a trauma and somatic therapist like me is a good next step!

Hi! ****I'M NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** Are you needing support and guidance through this challenging time right now? Are you looking to find peace and clarity? Could you use some help navigating a divorce or break-up? Are there parenting issues that need to be worked through? Is there a part of you that really needs some attention and counseling but is scared to reach out? Please call me directly for a free phone consultation. Let's see if we are a good fit...

Late afternoon/evening appointments available. I work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. Making the decision to come to therapy can be a hard one. Deciding on a therapist that is right for you can be even harder. I am happy to talk with you on the phone or have you come by my office so we can meet. It's important that you feel comfortable I am a good fit for you. I have been working for over 20 years with individuals, couples, children, adolescence and families.

Imagine a day when you wake up and things are exactly like you want them to be, the depression or anxiety is gone and there is hope for tomorrow. Psychotherapy can help you live in the moment, detach from things you can not change and grow to a more peaceful, confident self. Nothing would bring me more joy than to be able to help you achieve your goals whatever they might be.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I am currently only offering services through Telehealth at this time. I have been in practice for 14 years. I have experience working with a wide range of psychological issues ranging from severe to mild to moderate. I work mainly with adults. My areas of interest are working with anxiety, mood disorders, grief/loss, and trauma. I have a strong foundation in ethical and legal issues and strength-based helping practices. I believe in working from a client-centered approach to promote the client's wellbeing that reflects their values, needs, and goals.

Have you been through a lot in your life? Do you sometimes feel beaten down by all that you’ve gone through? Has it left you feeling stuck and anxious? No matter what their stories have been, I sit with my clients and help them to find the joy and freedom in their lives they have longed for. We move from surviving to thriving. My clients walk away recognizing how resilient they are and what it takes to live a fully free life. I make first responders and their families a priority. I keep things real. I know how to laugh, relax and join with my clients in their journeys. It doesn’t have to be this hard.

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.

Worried? Anxious? Blue? Feelings can be the result of your situation,or they can be triggered by deeper issues such as attachment, trauma, and unprocessed memories. EMDR "turbocharges" the processing of painful memories. Adults, teens, and children with a history of abuse, trauma, and loss can heal quickly. I also specialize in resolving relationship issues and helping families become stronger. Whether you need help to navigate life transitions or to realize your full potential for emotional growth, therapy is a highly interactive process. Together we develop a plan for treatment involving care and commitment. Feel better!

Are you experiencing thought patterns that create anxiety and depression? Feeling like you are alone and no one understands? Feeling stuck? I believe we are our own best healers, I will support you to feel safe while we discover together that which is holding you back from being your most authentic self. My hope is that you will find more peace, contentment and clarity. This self discovery may feel like an emotional excavation leading to an exhilarating release of thought patterns that no longer serve you. I invite you to call me for a session and let's see if we are a good fit.

Do you want to be understood and receive effective support and answers? Are you an athlete needing help with your sports performance? There are solutions. I have been privileged to work with many adults and adolescents in resolving their difficulties. They have found hope, as well as, a new outlook on life. You will find that I have valuable experience working with people affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, defiance, negative self-talk, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, school/work/sport performance and related issues.

You are struggling. Your life isn't what you want it to be. We can help! We specialize in anxiety, depression, couples issues, addictions, sleep problems, concussion, ADD, and trauma. We are friendly and goal-oriented. I have 20 years experience working with adults, teens, and children. And, if you wish, we can also integrate neurofeedback training into our work together. Neurofeedback uses the EEG (which neurologists also use) to teach you to change brainwave patterns that keep you from being your best. I studied Neurofeedback at San Francisco State University, and am Board Certified in Biofeedback.

There is no time like the present. If you’ve found yourself here on my page, you have done what most can only dream of. You have taken the next step, one giant leap of courage, to do this work that you’ve been called to do. This work is not always easy, in fact it can be downright hard & uncomfortable, but it is necessary & rewarding. And with my guidance, hopefully the process can be more than just barrable, maybe even inspiring. It is scary to look into the abyss of uncertainty, but often my client’s find it was not nearly as bad as those nagging thoughts inside their head said it would be & many wish they had started sooner.