Female Therapists in Salida, CA

Dr. Amy Tackett is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2014. She received her philosophy doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology from Alliant International University, Fresno. Dr. Tackett believes mental health is a way of living in harmony with our values, strengths, limitations, and realities. It's often difficult and sometimes we will suffer, but in the end, mental health is the fundamental difference between surviving and thriving. If you want support on your process of mental health, please reach out. You don't have to do it alone.

As a clinician starting out during a pandemic, Alyssa was offered the opportunity to work in treatment centers serving as a clinician to individuals in a time of crisis. She has seen, firsthand, how bad it can get. Alyssa hopes to work with people who don’t want it to get “that bad.” She would love to work and support individuals with more preventative measures and education to warning signs, coping skills, and psychoeducation to help individuals understand their diagnoses. People struggle every day, but that does not mean we have to let those struggle dictate the way we experience life.

I want clients to feel comfortable seeking and coming to therapy, and my first goal is to make clients feel and safe and supported, to do the work they are wanting to do. Together we can uncover solutions to help you live the happy healthy life you want. Whether it's too much sadness, too much worry, grief and loss, problems with relationships, being unable heal from past events, not feeling good about yourself, trouble coping, or any other issue. Therapy can be a great way to find solutions and gain the support you need to make changes. You don't have to feel alone or helpless. Help can be just a phone call or email away!

Relationship struggles are part of the normal development of a relationship. Finding the way to get through this stage of growth will make the relationship strong and healthy. I have been privileged to receive excellent continuing professional couples training with leaders in our field. I provide the most effective strategies and interventions in my work with couples to lead to a more satisfying and healthy relationship.

Life is full of changes. We often struggle with changes at work, relationships, family, losses or financial hardship. How do we bounce back from disappointments, disasters, trauma and other adversities? Most of us benefit from connecting with others. Turning to others for support is a source of strength which builds resilience. Learning how to understand our own emotions and connecting with others is part of the journey of life. I am here to support you though this journey in a safe and confidential environment with many years of experience working with diverse populations.

Counseling is not so much about addressing "dysfunction" as about having a rich and safe space to be heard, and helped. I tell teens (who believe that seeing a counselor means they're crazy), that I work with normal kids and normal problems. I believe that about all my clients. "Normal" problems are daunting when they appear as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, divorce, difficulties with kids, and/or burnout. My belief is that every human difficulty makes sense, but sometimes they require a translator and guide. My intention is to provide the space that leads to wellbeing and fulfilling relationships.

I have been working with children and families in the local community for 10 years. I believe in individualized client centered care. Lets work together to meet your individual needs and goals, while identifying strategies to sustain your progress outside of therapy. I look forward to working with you.