Anxiety Therapists in Pilot Hill, CA
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. It all starts with you. I look at your biological, psychological, social and spiritual influences to get a complete picture of who you are. I truly believe in the power of our human minds and spirits, and hold sacred these inherit gifts. I am cross trained in Psychotherapy and Addictions, along with forensics. As a therapist I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, accepting place where my clients can explore their fears and their pain. Often times change may cause stress and anxiety, it can also bring about positive life transformations.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. It all starts with you. I look at your biological, psychological, social and spiritual influences to get a complete picture of who you are. I truly believe in the power of our human minds and spirits, and hold sacred these inherit gifts. I am cross trained in Psychotherapy and Addictions, along with forensics. As a therapist I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, accepting place where my clients can explore their fears and their pain. Often times change may cause stress and anxiety, it can also bring about positive life transformations.
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Alicia Audino
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Pilot Hill, CA 95664
Alicia Audino is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Chico. Alicia has worked with both youth and adults that have struggled with trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, academic concerns, relationship difficulties, and much more. She enjoys working alongside her clients to help them find their own paths to healing and happiness.
Alicia Audino is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Chico. Alicia has worked with both youth and adults that have struggled with trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, academic concerns, relationship difficulties, and much more. She enjoys working alongside her clients to help them find their own paths to healing and happiness.
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She utilizes therapeutic techniques for anxiety, depression, and trauma, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is designed for problem-solving and healthier thought patterns.
Dr. Isabelle Creste is a licensed clinical Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Doctor of Psychology from Antioch University, New England, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Creste’s therapy approach is integrative and collaborative, considering the diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds of her clients.
She utilizes therapeutic techniques for anxiety, depression, and trauma, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is designed for problem-solving and healthier thought patterns.
Dr. Isabelle Creste is a licensed clinical Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Doctor of Psychology from Antioch University, New England, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Creste’s therapy approach is integrative and collaborative, considering the diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds of her clients.
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Katlin Boas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2020. Katlin can provide the intervention of Brain spotting (BSP). She uses a strengthbased model for clients to help build purpose and meaning. She feels she uniquely integrates mind, body, and soul (faith) into treatment (if this is desired by the client).
Katlin Boas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2020. Katlin can provide the intervention of Brain spotting (BSP). She uses a strengthbased model for clients to help build purpose and meaning. She feels she uniquely integrates mind, body, and soul (faith) into treatment (if this is desired by the client).
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Dr. Limor Watson is a Psychologist in Carolina with more than 10 years of experience counseling diverse populations in community clinics, alternative high schools, and the California State Prison System. Dr. Watson’s theoretical approach is holistic and views mental and emotional issues as they intersect with socio-cultural factors and backgrounds. Outside of work, Dr. Watson enjoys trail running, watching movies, and attending music concerts.
Dr. Limor Watson is a Psychologist in Carolina with more than 10 years of experience counseling diverse populations in community clinics, alternative high schools, and the California State Prison System. Dr. Watson’s theoretical approach is holistic and views mental and emotional issues as they intersect with socio-cultural factors and backgrounds. Outside of work, Dr. Watson enjoys trail running, watching movies, and attending music concerts.
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Dr. Sabina Grosse is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2008. Before she became a Psychologist she had a long career in the medical field, mostly in nursing. She finished her doctoral studies with a year of post-doc psychopharmacology and incorporates consulting with psychiatrists and other physicians into her practice. Dr. Grosse's patients tell her they always feel heard and understood with never any judgment. She uses different treatment styles depending on the client's need and the presenting problem.
Dr. Sabina Grosse is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2008. Before she became a Psychologist she had a long career in the medical field, mostly in nursing. She finished her doctoral studies with a year of post-doc psychopharmacology and incorporates consulting with psychiatrists and other physicians into her practice. Dr. Grosse's patients tell her they always feel heard and understood with never any judgment. She uses different treatment styles depending on the client's need and the presenting problem.
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Kim Roelands is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. She has an M. A. in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and a B.A. in Anthropology, Cultural Emphasis from the University of California. Ms. Roelands has been counseling children, adolescents, adults, and families for the past 12 years. She has worked with children and adults from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Ms. Roelands understands that there are many paths to wellness and fulfillment. Each individual must find their own way and her work is to facilitate awareness and healthy change.
Kim Roelands is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. She has an M. A. in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and a B.A. in Anthropology, Cultural Emphasis from the University of California. Ms. Roelands has been counseling children, adolescents, adults, and families for the past 12 years. She has worked with children and adults from varied cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Ms. Roelands understands that there are many paths to wellness and fulfillment. Each individual must find their own way and her work is to facilitate awareness and healthy change.
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Courtney Hedges
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
I specialize in the transitioning into parenthood, pregnancy and birth, reparenting yourself, relationships, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ, self love, stress, ADHD, and finding life purpose/inner-guidance.
My philosophy is to encourage individuals and couples to locate and strengthen their mindset, and relationship to develop healthy understanding of your needs and how to begin to meet those needs. My approach is utilizing traditional talk therapy, with mindfulness, and meeting you were you are now. Assisting you in creating the goals of your desires for your life.
I specialize in the transitioning into parenthood, pregnancy and birth, reparenting yourself, relationships, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ, self love, stress, ADHD, and finding life purpose/inner-guidance.
My philosophy is to encourage individuals and couples to locate and strengthen their mindset, and relationship to develop healthy understanding of your needs and how to begin to meet those needs. My approach is utilizing traditional talk therapy, with mindfulness, and meeting you were you are now. Assisting you in creating the goals of your desires for your life.
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Horizon Counseling Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
It addresses various issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Discover Healing and Growth with Team of Therapists. Welcome to Horizon Counseling Center a trusted group practice offering compassionate psychotherapy services. Our team comprises skilled associate and student therapists dedicated to guiding you on your journey to emotional well-being. With diverse specialties and supervised experience, our therapists provide affordable, high-quality care tailored to your unique needs. Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow – explore our therapy options today.
It addresses various issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Discover Healing and Growth with Team of Therapists. Welcome to Horizon Counseling Center a trusted group practice offering compassionate psychotherapy services. Our team comprises skilled associate and student therapists dedicated to guiding you on your journey to emotional well-being. With diverse specialties and supervised experience, our therapists provide affordable, high-quality care tailored to your unique needs. Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow – explore our therapy options today.
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I can assist you and your child with the following: executive function deficits, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (in children and adults), Autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, behavior problems, social issues, emotional issues such as anger management, homework struggles, and test anxiety.
Children and adolescents struggle in school for many different reasons. If your child is struggling academically, a detailed assessment is the best way to understand the true causes of these struggles. I have tested and helped hundreds of clients with a wide spectrum of struggles. In addition to assessment, I offer treatments including individual counseling, family counseling, consultation, and parenting advice. I have counseled many clients in all stages of life to help them overcome many difficulties.
I can assist you and your child with the following: executive function deficits, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (in children and adults), Autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, Bipolar disorder, behavior problems, social issues, emotional issues such as anger management, homework struggles, and test anxiety.
Children and adolescents struggle in school for many different reasons. If your child is struggling academically, a detailed assessment is the best way to understand the true causes of these struggles. I have tested and helped hundreds of clients with a wide spectrum of struggles. In addition to assessment, I offer treatments including individual counseling, family counseling, consultation, and parenting advice. I have counseled many clients in all stages of life to help them overcome many difficulties.
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Jason Hamlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Living with anxiety is exhausting.
Imagine waking up in the morning without that impending sense of dread, or the constant need to overthink things. Together, we’ll turn the volume down on that critical voice and start turning the volume up on the positive voice that’s waiting to break through.
Living with anxiety is exhausting.
Imagine waking up in the morning without that impending sense of dread, or the constant need to overthink things. Together, we’ll turn the volume down on that critical voice and start turning the volume up on the positive voice that’s waiting to break through.
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Dan Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
My goal is not to merely help you mitigate your symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma; my goal is to empower you to heal.
I am an eternal optimist, and believe strongly in the method of training clients to empower themselves. I practice EMDR for anxiety and trauma processing, and use behavioral therapy for depression. My work includes coaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and I believe strongly in helping people develop self-care regimens to prioritize themselves. My focus often includes working to assist people in finding a balance between home, work, family, school, socialization, and physical health. Goal setting is an important component of therapy, so we work together to establish treatment goals that are reasonable and attainable.
My goal is not to merely help you mitigate your symptoms of depression, anxiety, or trauma; my goal is to empower you to heal.
I am an eternal optimist, and believe strongly in the method of training clients to empower themselves. I practice EMDR for anxiety and trauma processing, and use behavioral therapy for depression. My work includes coaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and I believe strongly in helping people develop self-care regimens to prioritize themselves. My focus often includes working to assist people in finding a balance between home, work, family, school, socialization, and physical health. Goal setting is an important component of therapy, so we work together to establish treatment goals that are reasonable and attainable.
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James Velasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
I generally work with adults who are learning to cope with depression, anxiety, grief, and addictive disorders.
My name is James Velasquez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Bakersfield, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and many other behavioral health conditions. I believe every person has the innate capacity to learn, grow, and overcome any of the challenges in life with appropriate guidance and support. As your therapist, my job is to help you identify concerns, barriers, and goals. It's important that I understand your background and what brings you to therapy in order for us to collaboratively develop goals.
I generally work with adults who are learning to cope with depression, anxiety, grief, and addictive disorders.
My name is James Velasquez, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Bakersfield, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and many other behavioral health conditions. I believe every person has the innate capacity to learn, grow, and overcome any of the challenges in life with appropriate guidance and support. As your therapist, my job is to help you identify concerns, barriers, and goals. It's important that I understand your background and what brings you to therapy in order for us to collaboratively develop goals.
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Pacific Counseling & Trauma Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Our Center helps anyone suffering from unresolved trauma or disturbing experiences. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, hyper-vigilance, restlessness, rage, exhaustion, fatigue, or dissociation. We exist to alleviate the profound suffering of those who have been traumatized in childhood or adulthood. Trauma is often not healed from talk therapy alone. We use cutting edge trauma modalities that access your primitive brain where trauma is stored. Through this, you will release the trauma and all of the physical issues that go along with it, and graduate with a freedom you have never known.
Our Center helps anyone suffering from unresolved trauma or disturbing experiences. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, hyper-vigilance, restlessness, rage, exhaustion, fatigue, or dissociation. We exist to alleviate the profound suffering of those who have been traumatized in childhood or adulthood. Trauma is often not healed from talk therapy alone. We use cutting edge trauma modalities that access your primitive brain where trauma is stored. Through this, you will release the trauma and all of the physical issues that go along with it, and graduate with a freedom you have never known.
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Rennie' Simpson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Although I have worked with a variety of issues, I have special expertice in the areas of anxiety and depression, as well as grief and loss: divorce, separation, job/career changes, and life transitions.
Investing in yourself is of utmost priority in order to have the patience, energy and ability to invest in the lives of those around you. I find it an honor to walk through the journey of strengthening you by defining what you want your life to look and feel like, and how to obtain that goal. Whether you are seeking support as a couple, individual or family, I will provide and teach you the skills and insight necessary to maintain balanced and healthy relationships.
Although I have worked with a variety of issues, I have special expertice in the areas of anxiety and depression, as well as grief and loss: divorce, separation, job/career changes, and life transitions.
Investing in yourself is of utmost priority in order to have the patience, energy and ability to invest in the lives of those around you. I find it an honor to walk through the journey of strengthening you by defining what you want your life to look and feel like, and how to obtain that goal. Whether you are seeking support as a couple, individual or family, I will provide and teach you the skills and insight necessary to maintain balanced and healthy relationships.
Judy Wiesner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You can come to me in confidence, with no judgement, to really listen to what you need to say. I won't just "sit there," I will offer my thoughts and suggest ways to help. I also work with couples to improve communication and negotiation in the areas of intimacy, finances, parenting, distribution of labor, and boundaries. I am experienced in helping you to reduce anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. I look forward to your call to schedule a confidential 50 minute session. Judy Wiesner LMFT
You can come to me in confidence, with no judgement, to really listen to what you need to say. I won't just "sit there," I will offer my thoughts and suggest ways to help. I also work with couples to improve communication and negotiation in the areas of intimacy, finances, parenting, distribution of labor, and boundaries. I am experienced in helping you to reduce anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. I look forward to your call to schedule a confidential 50 minute session. Judy Wiesner LMFT
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Danielle Peters
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
As a parent of a spirited or neurodiverse child you often feel overwhelmed and isolated. You love your kid, but you wonder if you are cut out to be a parent. That you are failing at every turn. Even the “easiest” things become difficult and you never know when the next meltdown will happen. You worry about what others think; about you, about your child. You can feel the judging glances in public. It hurts to see your child suffer and struggle through things that are so easy for everyone else. You wish you could relax enough to enjoy parenting the way you want to.
As a parent of a spirited or neurodiverse child you often feel overwhelmed and isolated. You love your kid, but you wonder if you are cut out to be a parent. That you are failing at every turn. Even the “easiest” things become difficult and you never know when the next meltdown will happen. You worry about what others think; about you, about your child. You can feel the judging glances in public. It hurts to see your child suffer and struggle through things that are so easy for everyone else. You wish you could relax enough to enjoy parenting the way you want to.
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Gina E Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
Does anxiety overshadow your Joy? Despite all you've achieved, you still hold insecurities other's can't see. Fear of rejection and failure burden you with worry and keep your hustling for more so you can feel good enough. Relationships feel stressful and often leave you feeling disappointed, empty and alone. Life feels overwhelming, out of control, and its exhausting trying to keep up with all the expectations. So you stuff those feelings to avoid opening the floodgate of emotions. I get it! I help people let go of their emotional baggage and find their worthiness so they can live and work without feeling so weighed down.
Does anxiety overshadow your Joy? Despite all you've achieved, you still hold insecurities other's can't see. Fear of rejection and failure burden you with worry and keep your hustling for more so you can feel good enough. Relationships feel stressful and often leave you feeling disappointed, empty and alone. Life feels overwhelming, out of control, and its exhausting trying to keep up with all the expectations. So you stuff those feelings to avoid opening the floodgate of emotions. I get it! I help people let go of their emotional baggage and find their worthiness so they can live and work without feeling so weighed down.
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Kelly Pemberton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT, LEP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people move through the challenges of anxiety, grief/loss, and life transitions.
You are committed to feeling better, you've tried everything, but still you feel lost in the pain. You've always been able to "fix" things in your life, why not this? This time, you feel stuck. Maybe you feel gripped by anxiety or panic. Maybe you feel consumed by grief from trauma or loss of a person, pet, or life dream. Maybe you're finding yourself in new life circumstances (a significant health challenge, life milestone, career or relationship change) and wonder "who am I now"? Life has a way of challenging us. There is a way through.
I specialize in helping people move through the challenges of anxiety, grief/loss, and life transitions.
You are committed to feeling better, you've tried everything, but still you feel lost in the pain. You've always been able to "fix" things in your life, why not this? This time, you feel stuck. Maybe you feel gripped by anxiety or panic. Maybe you feel consumed by grief from trauma or loss of a person, pet, or life dream. Maybe you're finding yourself in new life circumstances (a significant health challenge, life milestone, career or relationship change) and wonder "who am I now"? Life has a way of challenging us. There is a way through.
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Rikki Calvert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SUDCC
Verified Verified
Auburn, CA 95603 (Online Only)
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? These experiences don’t have to control your life or rob you of joy. I am here to help. My goal is to help you identify and heal from past and present concerns. My approach is one of compassionate collaboration - together we will work towards lasting relief and desired life changes. I provide teletherapy throughout California and welcome working with youth, young adults and individuals of all ages. I offer trauma releasing therapy (Brainspotting) along with other trauma informed and evidence based therapies to work towards deeper processing to help you heal and thrive.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma? These experiences don’t have to control your life or rob you of joy. I am here to help. My goal is to help you identify and heal from past and present concerns. My approach is one of compassionate collaboration - together we will work towards lasting relief and desired life changes. I provide teletherapy throughout California and welcome working with youth, young adults and individuals of all ages. I offer trauma releasing therapy (Brainspotting) along with other trauma informed and evidence based therapies to work towards deeper processing to help you heal and thrive.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.