Attachment-based Therapists in Los Osos, CA

I value connecting with people in ways that support a sense of aliveness, meaning, and clarity of purpose. We will work together to address the challenges we face when moving from one phase of life to another — such as leaving home, going to school, being a parent, caring for ourselves, changing relationships, and facing the unknown. We will discover and explore how your inner guidance system or compass can guide you toward your own health and healing capacity.

I have 20 years experience working with stressed and traumatized youth in the foster and probation systems; as a full-time therapist with County Mental Health for 12 years I gained much experience and training as a specialist in stress, trauma and sexual abuse. I’m excited to be available to serve parents, youth, and adults seeking to heal from developmental stress or trauma. I use directive, engaging and short-term interventions to facilitate your power to restore a sense of peace and control in your life. I want to help you create the life you know you deserve, you are not the problem and you will see, you can be the solution.

My passion is to help you gain confidence and have support in whatever you are going through- addiction, depression, relationships, work, social difficulties, complex family dynamics, parenting, teen struggles- anxiety related to it all. My approach is compassionate as we work on sifting through trauma and how that plays out in your every day life. I give you practical tools and use techniques that help you move from being unstuck to living a full authentic life.

If you are overwhelmed by life and emotions, or just feeling like something is off, therapy can help. Life can be strange, painful and unpredictable. Maybe you are struggling with a relationship, or even ending one. Let's sort through your thoughts and feelings and figure out what you need to move forward and connect you back to yourself or your partner. My office is a comfortable space, where you can share your story, speak your mind and create a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Welcome to a sanctuary of healing, where individuals seeking profound transformation find solace and growth. I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, utilizing a holistic approach that encompasses somatic, relational, and mind-body-spirit connections. My bespoke services are tailored to cater to the unique needs of individuals, guiding them towards profound healing and personal evolution.

Do conversations with your partner end in major arguments? Perhaps your partner lacks empathy and emotion. Or just doesn't listen. Are you feeling misunderstood or disappointed? Are you feeling the pain of betrayal? Maybe you're in a new relationship wanting to get it right from the start, to do things differently the 2nd time around. Or perhaps you want to focus on "you", to find your best self as you navigate what can feel like a complicated world? To find life-balance, love, joy & adventure, on your own or in a relationship. What is your soul longing for? Are you ready to discover the best, fully integrated version of "you"?

I am open to any and all clients who are seeking therapy. I am LGBTQIA+ informed, good with people with attachment issues, teens, and women in menopause

Do you want to do more than survive? Maybe you want to BUILD connections? IMPROVE your relationships with others? Relieve symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? Helping people to find connection, recognize their strengths, and empower them to live healthier lives is my mission. I believe in life-long learning and growth, and enjoy helping others re-author their stories and find new purpose in their lives. As a previous Montessori teacher, I have many years of experience working with children and their families. Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families are all welcome..

Currently, I'm mostly using Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with my clients. When, as a child, we find ourselves traumatizing or trapped in negative circumstances, parts of our self system compensate by locking away that which at that time was too much for us to handle. Later, if we do not go back to this locked away material, the pain, confusion and injustice of what happened to us long ago, can get triggered, or, awakened, when similar such challenges arise in the present. IFS provides a safe way for that locked away material to be approached and reprocessed, allowing our core self to take back control of our lives.

My practice offers ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) for individual clients, couples, and in group therapy formats. KAP is a novel, legal, and safe therapy modality that is highly effective in relieving suffering associated with chronic anxiety conditions, treatment resistant depression, developmental trauma, and existential distress. I approach KAP in a manner that places emphasis on building a trusting well-developed therapy relationship that is grounded in authenticity, depth, and humor. Our wounding most often arises in the context of relationship failures, I believe it must also be healed in relationship as well.

Being a woman in a world with the pressure to have it all together creates little space for our own self-care. Often we are so focused on taking care of others or finishing all the tasks of the day that we let our own needs go. You may be in the middle of a life transition like starting college, settling into your career, or becoming a mom and wonder why it feels so hard. You may question if therapy is right for you. I create a supportive and comfortable environment that is solely dedicated to your overall wellness. I will guide you through processing your experiences, emotions, and creating opportunities for growth.

Do you wake up with an anxious feeling in your chest and dread starting your day? Does your anxiety limit your ability to do what you want with your life? Are you frustrated with your life and your current relationships? Do you want to feel better about who you are inside and see that translated on the outside? Most people come to me because they have been suffering with themselves for too long. You don't have to keep living a limited existence because of your anxiety, depression, or feeling bad about yourself. Call me for a free consultation.

We never have to be stuck in distress. A greater sense of peace and control is possible for each of us to obtain within a supportive therapeutic environment. By examining our values and aligning our actions to them, we can create meaningful change. My role is to join you in working through depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship distress, unresolved emotional burdens, substance abuse, or other major life events, in order to move away from the challenges you feel are holding you back, and move towards the life you want to live.

Seeking therapy is a brave choice and a valuable step in the healing process. If you are pursing therapy for support through a difficult time or transition, for healing childhood wounds, if you are feeling emotional pain or hurt, having trouble navigating a difficult relationship, and/or seeking deeper self-exploration, betterment and growth, I commend you. This is a courageous first step.

Are you experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression as a new mom? Does it feel like you're the only one in your friend group who is struggling with infertility or a miscarriage loss? Do you ever miss your old life before you had children? Now more than ever, women are experiencing high rates of infertility, miscarriage and perinatal depression and anxiety. At Bloom Maternal Therapy we believe everyone deserves mental and emotional support during pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting years.