Humanistic Therapists in Petaluma, CA
My approach is influenced by a number of schools of thought: humanistic, psychoanalytic, Jungian, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, Buddhist psychology/mindfulness, somatic awareness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
My approach is influenced by a number of schools of thought: humanistic, psychoanalytic, Jungian, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, Buddhist psychology/mindfulness, somatic awareness.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
Sandy Peace
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94975 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are ready for change in your life therapy is a great catalyst! I am an integrative therapist utilizing a variety of modalities tailored to individuals', partners', and groups' needs: mindfulness, somatic, CBT, DBT, EMDR, brief psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, and relational. I work with a wide range of presenting concerns such as: identity development, life transitions, relationship enhancement, empowered communication, family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, addiction, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, polyamory/open relationships.
If you are ready for change in your life therapy is a great catalyst! I am an integrative therapist utilizing a variety of modalities tailored to individuals', partners', and groups' needs: mindfulness, somatic, CBT, DBT, EMDR, brief psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, and relational. I work with a wide range of presenting concerns such as: identity development, life transitions, relationship enhancement, empowered communication, family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, addiction, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, polyamory/open relationships.
In my 20+ years of practice I have often used cognitive-behavioral therapy; however, I also integrate person-centered, humanistic, existential, and relational approaches.
Feel better now! As a Diplomate and Founding Fellow in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, I would like to assist you in feeling better fast using this research-based, evidence-based approach.
I also am a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), the American Psychological Association (APA) and the California Psychological Association (CPA). Given my interest in helping you in the best possible ways, I continually attend conferences and workshops, in addition to reading journal articles and books on the latest issues in the field.
In my 20+ years of practice I have often used cognitive-behavioral therapy; however, I also integrate person-centered, humanistic, existential, and relational approaches.
Feel better now! As a Diplomate and Founding Fellow in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, I would like to assist you in feeling better fast using this research-based, evidence-based approach.
I also am a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), the American Psychological Association (APA) and the California Psychological Association (CPA). Given my interest in helping you in the best possible ways, I continually attend conferences and workshops, in addition to reading journal articles and books on the latest issues in the field.
My therapeutic style, greatly influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Humanistic/Person-Centered Theory, is designed to meet the unique needs of each individual.
If you're here, then you have taken the first step in finding support! My name is George Nicol, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with adults and adolescents. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief, and significant life transitions.
My therapeutic style, greatly influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Humanistic/Person-Centered Theory, is designed to meet the unique needs of each individual.
If you're here, then you have taken the first step in finding support! My name is George Nicol, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in working with adults and adolescents. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, grief, and significant life transitions.
I am primarily a CBT therapist, though I also have formal training in humanistic and psychodynamic approaches.
I am a Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley, where I lead an internationally recognized team investigating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. I ascribe to a clinical science model, in which my research informs my practice and my practice informs my research. Additionally, I train and supervise Berkeley PhD students as they learn to provide therapy. As a therapist, I have two decades of expertise treating patients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and emotion regulation problems. I also have extensive experience working with daily stress, social and interpersonal relationships, and couples.
I am primarily a CBT therapist, though I also have formal training in humanistic and psychodynamic approaches.
I am a Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley, where I lead an internationally recognized team investigating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. I ascribe to a clinical science model, in which my research informs my practice and my practice informs my research. Additionally, I train and supervise Berkeley PhD students as they learn to provide therapy. As a therapist, I have two decades of expertise treating patients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and emotion regulation problems. I also have extensive experience working with daily stress, social and interpersonal relationships, and couples.
Alyssum Mensoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952
While the style of therapy I practice draws on multiple theories, my foundation is Humanistic and Existential.
I hold to the belief that all people have the potential to achieve healing and growth. As a practitioner, I take a supportive role as clients determine and strive towards their mental and emotional health goals. I believe my empathy and my non-judgmental, conversational style help form productive therapeutic relationships. In this safe place, difficult issues can be explored. I’m comfortable supporting people from varied age, sexual orientation and genders as well as diverse ethic and cultural backgrounds. I feel passionate about supporting people from groups that have been marginalized in Western society. My pronouns are She/Her
While the style of therapy I practice draws on multiple theories, my foundation is Humanistic and Existential.
I hold to the belief that all people have the potential to achieve healing and growth. As a practitioner, I take a supportive role as clients determine and strive towards their mental and emotional health goals. I believe my empathy and my non-judgmental, conversational style help form productive therapeutic relationships. In this safe place, difficult issues can be explored. I’m comfortable supporting people from varied age, sexual orientation and genders as well as diverse ethic and cultural backgrounds. I feel passionate about supporting people from groups that have been marginalized in Western society. My pronouns are She/Her
Alexa Heinemann
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952
I work from a humanistic and depth psychology orientation and believe that healing is within you.
I offer a gentle and whole person approach to deeply explore emotional struggles and challenges you may be experiencing. Through compassion and curiosity, I provide a safe environment to meet you where you are. If you are grieving a death or loss, our therapy can provide a warm space to move along the turbulent waters of grief to find both acceptance and meaning in your suffering. I am here to support and walk alongside you as we explore your emotions and symptoms. I believe in the strength of the therapeutic relationship to create growth and a deeper connection with yourself and others.
I work from a humanistic and depth psychology orientation and believe that healing is within you.
I offer a gentle and whole person approach to deeply explore emotional struggles and challenges you may be experiencing. Through compassion and curiosity, I provide a safe environment to meet you where you are. If you are grieving a death or loss, our therapy can provide a warm space to move along the turbulent waters of grief to find both acceptance and meaning in your suffering. I am here to support and walk alongside you as we explore your emotions and symptoms. I believe in the strength of the therapeutic relationship to create growth and a deeper connection with yourself and others.
My name is Casey Rath and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilize a Humanistic/Client-Centered/Existential approach to therapy focused on helping my clients create a meaningful, purposeful, and fulfilling life. I believe the key to successful therapy is developing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients based on openness, honesty, authenticity, and non-judgment. While in therapy, we are "fellow travelers" on a journey to discover the answers that my clients seek.
My name is Casey Rath and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilize a Humanistic/Client-Centered/Existential approach to therapy focused on helping my clients create a meaningful, purposeful, and fulfilling life. I believe the key to successful therapy is developing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients based on openness, honesty, authenticity, and non-judgment. While in therapy, we are "fellow travelers" on a journey to discover the answers that my clients seek.
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Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Generally, I take a multi-modal, humanistic approach to psychotherapy.
My clients come for help in addressing discomfort or difficulty related to a broad range of issues, such as academic or professional performance, life transitions, and relationships. I provide a warm, creative atmosphere and a collaborative process of exploration and growth.
Generally, I take a multi-modal, humanistic approach to psychotherapy.
My clients come for help in addressing discomfort or difficulty related to a broad range of issues, such as academic or professional performance, life transitions, and relationships. I provide a warm, creative atmosphere and a collaborative process of exploration and growth.
Karin Glans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94955 (Online Only)
I am highly skilled in anxiety and mood management therapy, using a Humanistic approach to build on my clients strengths and personal goals.
Hello. My name is Karin Glans, and I offer strength based, compassionate, and non- judgmental therapy for my clients to create the satisfying life and relationships they desire. I focus on empowering individuals, couples, and families to develop their unique potential, explore emotions, unmet needs, and learn life skills that can increase personal and interpersonal growth. Choosing to change is a difficult and courageous choice. I look forward to helping you to develop a deeper, more positive connection with yourself, family, friends, and your life goals. I currently only work with CA clients , via Telehealth sessions. Take care.
I am highly skilled in anxiety and mood management therapy, using a Humanistic approach to build on my clients strengths and personal goals.
Hello. My name is Karin Glans, and I offer strength based, compassionate, and non- judgmental therapy for my clients to create the satisfying life and relationships they desire. I focus on empowering individuals, couples, and families to develop their unique potential, explore emotions, unmet needs, and learn life skills that can increase personal and interpersonal growth. Choosing to change is a difficult and courageous choice. I look forward to helping you to develop a deeper, more positive connection with yourself, family, friends, and your life goals. I currently only work with CA clients , via Telehealth sessions. Take care.
My approach to working with clients is integrative and tailored to meet your needs and preferences, including influences from the following: Humanistic/Client-Centered, Psychodynamic/Object Relations/Relational, CBT/DBT, Family Systems, Recovery Oriented Care, Mindfulness, and Cultural Competency.
I am accepting clients for therapy, coaching, and testing. E-mail is the best way to reach me for a consultation. As a clinical psychologist, I offer therapy and coaching for personal/professional growth. I work with clients to enhance coping with stress, bolster resiliency, and overcome obstacles to living more fully. I also specialize in psychological/personality and intellectual/academic testing and assessment. I have worked with clients of all ages from numerous intersecting ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, as well as a wide range of sexual and gender orientations and various abilities/disabilities.
My approach to working with clients is integrative and tailored to meet your needs and preferences, including influences from the following: Humanistic/Client-Centered, Psychodynamic/Object Relations/Relational, CBT/DBT, Family Systems, Recovery Oriented Care, Mindfulness, and Cultural Competency.
I am accepting clients for therapy, coaching, and testing. E-mail is the best way to reach me for a consultation. As a clinical psychologist, I offer therapy and coaching for personal/professional growth. I work with clients to enhance coping with stress, bolster resiliency, and overcome obstacles to living more fully. I also specialize in psychological/personality and intellectual/academic testing and assessment. I have worked with clients of all ages from numerous intersecting ethnic, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, as well as a wide range of sexual and gender orientations and various abilities/disabilities.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, PPSC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952
Waitlist for new clients
My theoretical approach is humanistic; embracing the uniqueness and diversity of every individual, and eclectic; drawing from evidence-based modalities that work best for you.
Transitions, whether positive or challenging can get overwhelming sometimes. We all go through different phases of life that may cause grief and stress. If you are feeling worried, on edge, experiencing sadness, or encountering roadblocks in relationships, you do not have to go through it on your own. Therapy is a supportive, objective resource and a safe space to process these emotions, explore identity, challenge patterns of thinking, and gain tools and stability.
My theoretical approach is humanistic; embracing the uniqueness and diversity of every individual, and eclectic; drawing from evidence-based modalities that work best for you.
Transitions, whether positive or challenging can get overwhelming sometimes. We all go through different phases of life that may cause grief and stress. If you are feeling worried, on edge, experiencing sadness, or encountering roadblocks in relationships, you do not have to go through it on your own. Therapy is a supportive, objective resource and a safe space to process these emotions, explore identity, challenge patterns of thinking, and gain tools and stability.
I am a warm, compassionate and engaged therapist. We can work short or long term but healing trauma can take some time. I use Internal Family Systems (Level two trained) and EMDR to help heal deep core wounds and release burdens that have been carried in one's system, often for a lifetime. The work is experiential and can be truly transformative. I work with individuals, families and couples. I work well with couples committed to deep work who seek true intimacy.
I am a warm, compassionate and engaged therapist. We can work short or long term but healing trauma can take some time. I use Internal Family Systems (Level two trained) and EMDR to help heal deep core wounds and release burdens that have been carried in one's system, often for a lifetime. The work is experiential and can be truly transformative. I work with individuals, families and couples. I work well with couples committed to deep work who seek true intimacy.
Joan Menke Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952 (Online Only)
I am again resuming a specialty in Couples Therapy: Helping couples re-connect, better handle conflict, and feel the love ! also focus on coaching executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals create and implement the business and life goals that are important to them. I also assist you in understanding and moving to a place in your life that you are getting your needs and desires met. I help you to live the life you love personally and professionally and have these goals connect in harmony so you can life the life you love with the love of your life.
I am again resuming a specialty in Couples Therapy: Helping couples re-connect, better handle conflict, and feel the love ! also focus on coaching executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals create and implement the business and life goals that are important to them. I also assist you in understanding and moving to a place in your life that you are getting your needs and desires met. I help you to live the life you love personally and professionally and have these goals connect in harmony so you can life the life you love with the love of your life.
Are you struggling with the pressures of the moment? Looking for skills in staying balanced, resourced and engaged? Are you longing for community to share and hold your powerful feelings? Dream of extricating yourself from business as usual & finding your purposeful response to this time? EcoSomatic Action supports your embodied intelligence & tunes your deep listening to what is being asked of you at this time. In the circle of community, we offer earth and body-centered practices that affirm your commitments to what you love.
Are you struggling with the pressures of the moment? Looking for skills in staying balanced, resourced and engaged? Are you longing for community to share and hold your powerful feelings? Dream of extricating yourself from business as usual & finding your purposeful response to this time? EcoSomatic Action supports your embodied intelligence & tunes your deep listening to what is being asked of you at this time. In the circle of community, we offer earth and body-centered practices that affirm your commitments to what you love.
I am currently accepting new clients as of 8/12/24. Are you ready to shift? Shift your perspective? Shift what isn’t working for you? Do you want more connection, love, and joy in your life? Not sure where to start? Let's explore how we can bring in more Thriving into this wild and precious life. Let’s explore how we can call in a sense of joy and satisfaction. I have a fondness for working with those struggling with anxiety and depression, including those with high-functioning anxiety. I enjoy working with clients ages 11 and older, and I have a special passion for teens and young adults.
I am currently accepting new clients as of 8/12/24. Are you ready to shift? Shift your perspective? Shift what isn’t working for you? Do you want more connection, love, and joy in your life? Not sure where to start? Let's explore how we can bring in more Thriving into this wild and precious life. Let’s explore how we can call in a sense of joy and satisfaction. I have a fondness for working with those struggling with anxiety and depression, including those with high-functioning anxiety. I enjoy working with clients ages 11 and older, and I have a special passion for teens and young adults.
Margaret (Maggie) Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94952 (Online Only)
Seeking change is an act bravery. Deepening into self-awareness can be a challenge at times, yet has the potential to be so rewarding. I work with Couples and Adults. Majority of my experience has been with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, identity issues, and addiction.
Seeking change is an act bravery. Deepening into self-awareness can be a challenge at times, yet has the potential to be so rewarding. I work with Couples and Adults. Majority of my experience has been with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, identity issues, and addiction.
In our work together I will get to know who you are and what is meaningful to you before we decide how to work on the problems you're facing. With a spirit of collaboration we will untangle and understand more deeply the anxieties, frustrations or grief related to your relationship with life. You will feel a new sense of possibilities through understanding and connecting with the story of your life and all the relationships within. I am honored to work with you toward a more connected and satisfied way of being in our world. Please let me know how I can help!
In our work together I will get to know who you are and what is meaningful to you before we decide how to work on the problems you're facing. With a spirit of collaboration we will untangle and understand more deeply the anxieties, frustrations or grief related to your relationship with life. You will feel a new sense of possibilities through understanding and connecting with the story of your life and all the relationships within. I am honored to work with you toward a more connected and satisfied way of being in our world. Please let me know how I can help!
Monique Haan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT-500
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952
I see therapy as an opportunity for self discovery, healing and a safe space to work our growing edges. My approach is holistic, mindfulness based and rooted in psycho-spiritual inquiry. I support my clients in discovering freedom from subconcious limiting beliefs and relational patterns to manifest the life they truly desire. Through a somatic (body-centered) approach, I support my clients in living a more empowered and embodied state of being.
I see therapy as an opportunity for self discovery, healing and a safe space to work our growing edges. My approach is holistic, mindfulness based and rooted in psycho-spiritual inquiry. I support my clients in discovering freedom from subconcious limiting beliefs and relational patterns to manifest the life they truly desire. Through a somatic (body-centered) approach, I support my clients in living a more empowered and embodied state of being.
Cynthia Psaila, Marriage and Family Therapist, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94952
The science and technique of providing therapy is something I consider an honor to share with client’s. If you are suffering, struggling to connect, or to find stability and progress in life, the process of therapy can support your growth and self esteem through these challenges. I work primarily with adults, couples, and teens on specific issues such as anxiety, emotional dis-regulation, relationship stress, trauma or loss, difficult transitions, and family or career development. Engaging in therapy can be the first step toward creating more balance and confidence in what matters most to you.
The science and technique of providing therapy is something I consider an honor to share with client’s. If you are suffering, struggling to connect, or to find stability and progress in life, the process of therapy can support your growth and self esteem through these challenges. I work primarily with adults, couples, and teens on specific issues such as anxiety, emotional dis-regulation, relationship stress, trauma or loss, difficult transitions, and family or career development. Engaging in therapy can be the first step toward creating more balance and confidence in what matters most to you.
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How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.