Transpersonal Therapists in Napa, CA

Welcoming safe, supportive haven for all those living "outside the boxes”. Experience with youth, adults, elders in supporting the unique therapeutic healing journey of LGBTQIA+, artists, performers, empaths, healers, alternative families (donor/adoption/foster/blended culture), and non mainstream relationships. I bring genuine compassion and endurance for your process to find, embrace, and honor all the dimensions of your authentic expression, identity, culture, sexuality, spirituality, and life path.

Hi, I'd like to help if you're struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, school problems, or relationship problems. I'd like to be there for your family if your child or teen seems depressed, unfocused, angry, anxious, isolative or is struggling in school or friendships. If you are searching for tools to navigate problems at work, relationships, or thoughts that won't get out of your head, I can help. If you're in the LGBTQIA+ community and need an affirming therapist, I am one. I use humor and creativity to help people shift perspective.

In my years of experience treating trauma, substance misuse, codependency, relational issues, & other mental health challenges, I've seen the shame, self-blame, confusion, frustration, loss, & hopelessness that come with difficulty coping. For some people, it can be frightening & difficult knowing how to support loved ones who are having mental health challenges, whether it is a parent, child, spouse, sibling, or friend. I recognize a desire to feel safe, understood, & to develop better coping skills that help with overcoming challenges & restoring self-esteem, confidence, meaningful relationships, well-being, & grace.

I am here to remind you, you are not broken, even if your mind may be suggesting that you are. It is probable that these thoughts are connected to trauma—a way to make sense out of how uncomfortable you feel in your own body. Trauma can impact our health, body, emotions, relationships, perception of self and reality. Somatic Therapy may support you finding some relief in being you. Let's begin to explore and integrate what's causing this pain and psychological suffering without bypassing or minimizing your experiences. Your body has the wisdom to provide the answers. We may need to listen, honor and acknowledge its truth.

Are you feeling exhausted and drained? Do you feel like you are facing life's challenges alone? Does it seem like no matter what choices you make about your health, things don't seem to get better? There are times in our lives when we feel burnt out and no longer feel empowered. I believe these times are an open invitation for you to explore what is going on within you that is getting in the way of you being your most genuine, vibrant and healthy self. It is a time to review what is working, examine why you are stuck and to discover your desires that have been long buried. I am here to help.

Welcome! Our clients are as young as 5-years-old to adults of all ages. They are motivated to invest time and energy into their well-being in order to transform their experience and improve their quality of life. The challenges our clients face may be needing to learn how to navigate their emotions and manage their stress, needing to increase their self-awareness so they can articulate their experience and advocate for themselves, resolving trauma from their past, finding meaning in their lives, or general support as they live out their lives. Your goals determine what we work on to achieve the results you want for your life.

Therapy is an invaluable tool to our well-being— a tool that aims to support individuals through difficult times. I strongly believe our purpose on earth is to grow and evolve as individuals along this journey of life. We are all born with unique personalities into a world that heavily influences the way we perceive love and fear. Our early experiences shape the path we take. It is not easy to separate that which is truly us from what was imposed upon us. The therapeutic process provides space for vulnerability and exploration of our individual life so we can strip away that which does not belong to us.

I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic & racial identity, and cultural issues that impact client's personal and professional lives. Life transitions, relationship challenges, experiences of loss, issues around acculturation, & family difficulties can lead to a sense of isolation and unrest. Whether these experiences happen in childhood or adulthood, their impact can be difficult to shake. They leave an influence on how we view ourselves, others, and our approach to new situations.

I know first hand that healing from trauma and "the dark nights of the soul" are not only possible, but hold within them a gateway to more love and joy. No one goes through life without pain. Yet how we address our pain will make all the difference in how deeply we suffer, how resilient we are and how much we grow from these experiences. I will infuse our collaboration with compassion, acceptance, curiosity, and humor--focusing on your strengths.

You feel like you’re being swept up and away by life like a leaf in the wind, or like life is simply happening to you. You feel overwhelmed by family or work challenges and like you have no control over the direction of your life. Or, you keep finding yourself in the same type of relationships and life circumstances over and over again and aren’t sure how to put an end to these painful patterns. I am a holistic, body oriented therapist and I specialize in helping people tap into their own agency, resilience, and strength to feel empowered in their lives.

Are you ready to release old fears, wounds, traumas, and conditioning that hold you back from the personal growth and happiness you desire? Or do you simply need better tools to manage stress, anxiety or overwhelming emotions so you can be more effective in your life and experience more peace and joy? I bring over 35 years of experience and training in a variety of evidence-based mind-body-spirit approaches. My goal is to help clients heal from trauma, change old stuck patterns, and learn new tools for managing stress and life challenges in order to move forward and allow their personal and spiritual growth to unfold more freely.

Holding space for healing trauma and grief! We will work together, in a safe space, to create more stability in your life as you process through the trauma and/or grief that has compounded over the years.

I help couples to rebuild trust, create a deeper connection and learn to communicate effectively in order to create and maintain a strong relationship. If your relationship has been impacted by trust issues, constant bickering or fighting, or if over time you have felt more like roommates than spouses, I am here to help! I work with couples to rediscover the reasons you fell in love in the first place, rebuild trust in relationships after affairs, learn to communicate effectively, build a stronger connection, and to create the relationship that fulfills you both. In person and online available. Visit napavalleycouplestherapy.com

I offer individual, couples and family therapy that honors the spiritual life of my clients. I specialize in relationship counseling and use Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Kunkel's We Psychology in my work. I welcome clients of all faiths and those who are spiritual but not religious. I am a Psychotherapist member of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and a Presbyterian pastor. My life-long interest in spirituality has included study in world religions, prayer, meditation and depth psychology. My training in behavioral science and theology supports an integrated approach to creative work and healthy relationships.

Making the decision for change and taking the first step in that direction are acts of courage and creation. Whether you are struggling emotionally or you would just like to examine yourself more deeply, I am here to support you on the path. I work across cultures with individuals and couples on challenges ranging from extreme trauma to addiction to life transitions. You do not have to manage these difficulties alone.

I enjoy working with clients who are sensitive and seek help understanding and coping with the lessons behind their current problems. I teach coping strategies. I have worked with many issues including depression, anxiety, stress, and overcoming body image dissatisfaction. I have published a book to help people in this area called, "Roll With It" available on Amazon and most bookstores. I help people connect to their higher spiritual nature and their purpose in this life. I am a Reiki Master and natural intuitive, and I have been seeing clients for more than 40 years.

We are complex; we go through iterations of ourselves. It's a healthy part of being human. My job is not to judge you but to make space to encourage your next iteration. In our lifetime we will be messy and beautiful; kind and mean; complicated and simple. We are allowed to change & grow - it's not always easy. I'm a straight shooter who will tell it like I see it and compassionately challenge you. You're not "too much" for me. I don't see your challenges as deficiencies, but rather as coping skills that are no longer working for you. I'm client focused and I allow you to set the pace, flow, and tone. I meet you where you are.

I love working with attachment, relationships, and transformation. I tend to work the with highly competent, sensitive, and self reliant who have outgrown their survival strategies and need to expand their toolbox, improve their quality of life and get help metabolizing past experiences. Trauma can be overcome, you can find love, relationships can dramatically improve, and physical symptoms can be effectively addressed.

I believe in the holistic approach to healing and integrate many different modalities, theories and techniques to tailor each session to your individual needs. I have trained in Attachment based EMDR, which I have found to be extremely helpful to shift old Traumas and PTSD symptoms. I offer somatic therapy, helping people connect their bodies to their emotions as well as meditation, mindfulness and lots of humor. I provide a really laid back atmosphere where it feels comfortable to share and be yourself.