Therapists in South Lake Tahoe, CA

The first time I sought therapy, my heart was broken. Not just from a relationship ending, but from a dawning realization that parts of me felt unworthy of love. Looking back now, such painful forays into therapy are also, in a way, exciting. They are a wake up call to evolve, to shed an old skin, and to transform into a more alive and pure us. To let go of worn out, imprisoning, and burdensome stories, beliefs, and defenses. The catalyst - the challenging event or circumstances that brought you to these words - is probably a doorway, and could be the beginning of a grand adventure…

Clients have varied reasons for coming to therapy, and my approach is to meet you wherever you are on your journey, to work collaboratively to find the best ways forward. I focus first on building trust together, establishing a solid working relationship, and deciding together whether I am the right fit for what you want to achieve in therapy, because those are crucial elements for achieving therapeutic goals.

Hi, I am MaryAnn Newsom. Beyond my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have been building specialisation in intersexual relationship dynamics.. Additionally, I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Sex Therapy Informed Professional. I have Post-graduate training in a multitude of clinical areas, including, however, not limited to; Working with First Responders, Grief, Executive Functioning/Prefrontal Cortex issues (ADHD, ASD, ODD…), Telemental Health, EMDR, also Nutrition/lifestyle. For more information check out my blog sexloveandmarriage.com, IG, And Youtube.

I'm a kind, patient, and intelligent therapist who works great with adult individuals and couples that are facing challenging life transitions. This includes, but is not limited to, retirement, moving, new or lost job, becoming new parents, chronic health diagnosis, caretaker burden or loss of a loved one. I understand that going through loss and transition can feel overwhelming, isolating, scary, make someone feel lost, stuck or angry, and have a negative impact on one's sleep, nutrition, relationships, and daily functioning in life.

Does life feel overwhelming for you sometimes? Are you looking for ways to integrate more presence throughout your day? Do you wish to experience increased satisfaction in your relationships with yourself and with others? Would you like to cultivate a relationship with yourself that accepts you just as you are and feels nourishing and nurturing? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, I may be a good fit for you, as a warm and genuine witness on your journey, supporting you in your goals for a more fulfilling life. I am licensed in both CA and NV.

Hi, thank you for taking a moment to view my page. We all face a world that is so fast paced, full of distraction and demands on our time and attention. I view therapy as a space to take rest from this rush and cultivate mindfulness and a sense of presence. Therapy is an opportunity to take a moment to hear one's self and identify where am I, where have I been, and most importantly where am I going? Therapy can be a radical act of self care when we learn to validate what we need to help ourselves move forward and how to let go of what no longer serves us.

To our First Responders, Military and their families, teachers, parents, service industry... To the people that have and are giving their lives to make other people's lives better, thank you. It's cost you. Is it time to get some assistance for yourself, too? You're older and wiser now and you want to have the life you imagined and those relationships. Seeking counseling/therapy will take a different kind of courage. Since we can only try to fix ourselves, let's work on you for a season and see what fruit comes out of that.

You struggle to manage your emotions when they become overwhelming. You often feel disconnected from your body. You would like to more deeply understand how your past life experiences show up in your emotions and your reactions to the world. Sound like you? Often our past traumas can leave us with a sense of feeling stuck or confused. I can help you move forward with greater mind-body awareness and together we can work on learning new tools to live a more connected life with yourself and those around you. I know that reaching out for support can be very hard- and I commit to meeting you in a non-judgmental, warm and curious space.

Do you feel like you’re running a race that never ends? Life keeps piling up and you’re overwhelmed. You feel pressure from other people, work, school, expectations you have for yourself. And you can’t live up to it all. Perhaps you’ve recently gone through a big life change, or little things have been adding up for years. You’re not sure how much longer you can keep going like this. You want life to be easier and not so chaotic.

Do you feel disconnected - from yourself, your body, or what you want? Perhaps you have been through a trauma, illness or difficult life transition. Maybe you would like to face your fears, move through anxiety and find your purpose. If you can no longer ignore urgent signals from your mind and body, I can help you become clearer, calmer and more connected. I work with individuals and couples who want to shift unhealthy patterns and beliefs, tap into their resiliency, and create fulfilling lives and relationships. We will work together to cultivate self compassion, regulate your nervous system, and explore your values and identity.

Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.