Therapists in Truckee, CA

As a warm and engaging therapist filled with wonder and vitality, I help transform struggles into enlightened and empowered change. With over 38 years in: private practice; residential, dual diagnosis, head trauma treatment programs; agencies (WEAVE, Families First, Yolo Community Care Continuum, NeuroCare, UCDMC Psychiatry Department, Asian Pacific Community Counseling); schools (Associate Professor-Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento). I currently serve as Trauma Response/CISM clinician, Corporate Wellness Presenter, Apple Wellness Center, Mental Tuffness Sports, Board Member of CAMFT-Sacramento Valley Chapter.

You can now travel to me to participate in a new healing program no matter where you live in the world! The menu of options range from: 2-4 day individual or couples EMDR Intensives offered virtually or in-person. 4 day individual or couples EMDR intensives offered in-person with an option to extend their stay for 3 additional days to enjoy their healing and nature at a Lake Tahoe Retreat Home. EMDR can help people with: Trauma, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, stress, chronic pain, marital issues, vicarious trauma (first responders, family members of someone with PTSD). People can get their healing and move on to living life

Now part of Kindred Heart Therapy Group. Many people know where they would like to be, but are unsure of how to get there. You may find yourself worrying about different parts of your life and looking for help. Together, we can process different aspects of your life and work toward reaching your goals. Meeting with a therapist can be an intimidating experience, but I hope you can take the time to give yourself an opportunity to see how I can help.

Hey, hi, hello. If you are struggling with feeling lost, anxious, stuck, depressed, or need something to shift but are not sure what or how - you have come to the right place. I work with people of all backgrounds to build a life that feels expansive and aligned. Using a trauma-informed and social justice lens we can explore your goals and turn confusion and pain into an opportunity for growth, clarity, and authenticity. Together we can work to find the pathways and tools that lead to more joy, ease, and meaning in your life. I work with body, mind, and spirit to help uncover your inner knowing and aliveness.

I help people get the results they want by guiding them to stop their limiting beliefs, emotions and behaviors in order to make the breakthroughs that they are looking for. This is transformational for my clients. Working with clients who want to change is very satisfying because they really take the time to process the work we did together between sessions. Sometimes they are consciously doing it and other times they are absorbing it unconsciously between sessions. My clients take the baby steps it takes to make a permanent change, the change they want.

With over 40 years experience working with families, couples, and individuals, I have in-depth knowledge about strengthening relationships, utilizing one's personal and family resiliency, improving self efficacy and empowering people to find their personal path and voice. Many of my clients are dealing with the aftermath of addiction, loss, trauma, violence, and betrayal. I attempt to assist people to understand the jigsaw puzzle of life in order to feel, think, and behave more congruently with their inner self while improving their significant relationships.

As a seasoned therapist, I treat of wide range of emotional and relationship problems for individuals, couples and families. By providing a safe environment and collaborative stance, I utilize an integrative approach that privileges your unique life journey and brings to bear my training and experience as a therapist. I'm real, I'm honest, but I'm sensitive to the fact that life is difficult and I haven't walked in your shoes. Together, we work toward change to bring you increased joy, peace and success in your day to day life.

Congratulations on your decision to explore psychotherapy! You may be feeling stuck in old trauma or destructive patterns with yourself or your partner. Maybe your relationship with food is out of balance, or you're a young adult unsure about where to go in life. Whatever your struggle, I'd welcome the chance to partner with you. We'll work together to create change from the very first session. You can heal. And I can help. Call for an appointment, and let's get started.

My clients are people of all ages who find themselves ready to move into a way of being and relating that they know in their hearts is possible. Experience has shown me that a trusted relationship is medicine that catalyzes our ability to meet our pain, question our beliefs, refine our visions, celebrate our joy—all of which are part of becoming ourselves. Within many frames of psychology, I have seen how easy it can be to become locked into identity structures that reinforce limitation. Energy wants to move. Experiences want to be known. Visions want to be honed. These intensifying days call to us whispering- time to transform.

Do you find yourself caught in repetitive, discouraging relationship interactions that leave you feeling disconnected and alone? Has a trust violation left you wondering whether you can move forward? You may be surprised to learn about the repair that can be achieved with research-based Emotionally Focused Therapy in Reno. EFT gets to the heart of the matter; with change you can hold onto. In therapy with me you'll experience talking connected from an emotionally authentic place. When partners can take each other in from this place it strengthens and deepens connection. You become more yourself in your relationship.

You owe it to yourself to try what works. I'm an experienced EMDR Therapist and Couples/Divorce Counselor. If anxiety or depression are making it hard to live your best life, EMDR is for you. EMDR is a highly-researched treatment that can relieve decades of struggle in just a few sessions. If you're suffering, click my website to learn more. You don't need years of therapy to feel good again; you need the system that is certified by the World Health Organization and dozens of others as their preferred treatment for trauma, anxiety, and other symptoms.

I am currently accepting adult clients for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Are you struggling to find center in a world that is constantly moving out from under your feet? It is possible to find stability in chaos. Are you straining to find pleasure in your daily experience? Do you find yourself pushing away the people you love most while you yearn for the soft heart of connection? It can be terrifying to share your pain with another. While life may feel overwhelming and impossible despite your best efforts, it doesn’t have to be this way forever. You can live with greater inner stability, more joy, and nourishing relationships.

Have you noticed changes in your or your loved one's memory and/or thinking skills (e.g., attention, language)? Have you experienced a concussion/TBI and have concerns about lingering cognitive effects? Have lifelong difficulties with attention and executive function (e.g., organization, planning, problem solving) impacted your work, school, and/or relationships? Do you want to better understand your brain health and how you can support it for optimal cognitive function and aging? You (or your loved one) may benefit from a neuropsychological evaluation and/or a brain health consultation at Peak Neuropsychology.

I provide psychotherapy as a licensed clinical social worker. I help people with trauma, chronic & acute health issues, anxiety, depression, coping, and many other mood and psychiatric challenges. I believe in the art of healing that connects authentically with scientific evidence-based interventions. A hard step is the one you are already doing: reaching out to find the right person to talk with. I believe therapy works with authenticity & connection between the therapist & client. I bring a genuine empathy and desire to listen to you and build a strong therapeutic alliance. I am an EMDR therapist utilizing efficacious practices.

Erica Thiessen is the Clinical Director at LifeTutors, a clinically informed coaching program for young adults. Our integrative model includes coach teams working with young adults towards personalized goals, holistic wellness, developing personal agency, and navigating developmental territory. Erica maintains a clinical practice as well, working with individuals and families in transition, personal struggle, and the discovery new paths forward. Given the opportunity to untangle the experiences we’ve been through, she is determinedly curious and leans into humor, out-of-the-box thinking, and faith in a client’s inner resources.

My focus is within psychodynamic concepts, allowing for us to address life experiences, that can be both defined and understood through metaphor. In therapy, we are solidifying your understanding of what an experience may symbolize for you. My goal is to provide therapy that facilitates a deeper understanding of your experience. I view therapy as a medium that can lead to long-lasting change, as a treatment, utilized as an exploration of insight and compassionate engagement, to help you identify what obstacles are getting in the way of your personal and professional growth.

Life's challenges and transitions can come at us quickly and may be difficult to navigate alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, past traumas, addiction recovery, self-compassion, or breaking free from recurring patterns, I promise to meet you with openness, empathy, and positive regard. I wholeheartedly believe that each person inherently holds the wisdom and power to heal and grow. Our work together will involve collaboration and exploration so that you are able to live the life that you desire.

I specialize in helping adults, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma resolution. From day one, I am transparent with my clients about how their brains work (using biological neuroscience) and why I am asking them to engage in a certain exercise or dive into a specific aspect of their past. Knowledge is power and my goal is to empower my clients to not only reach their goals in therapy but to develop the insight, wisdom, and skill necessary to enhance all aspects of their lives.

My intention is to gently guide you towards your own innate wisdom and fully support you as your transformation unfolds. I prefer to take a direct, experiential approach, meeting each client where they are at and honoring their individual needs. I specialize in body-based (somatic) inquiry to address a variety of issues, with a specific interest in treating trauma, relationship issues, and addiction. My therapeutic approach is uniquely inspired from my own personal experience with healing, drawing from both ancient Eastern philosophy and modern research-based theories of attachment and developmental trauma.