Anxiety Therapists in Bodega, CA

Out-of-the-box thinkers and processors, creatives (or creatively curious), neurodivergent, Highly Sensitive People, and LGBTQIA+ are welcome! Are you experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, meltdowns, shutdowns, or dissociation? Are you an adult grappling with personal, relational, work, or existential stress? Are you a child or teen experiencing social anxiety, school challenges, or difficulty feeling accepted? Maybe you feel misunderstood or have difficulty putting your experience into words. Maybe you feel like you don’t fit into the world around you, or the world doesn’t fit you.

Welcome to my Buddhist and Soul-Centered Psychotherapy practice. With an unshakeable belief in your ability to heal and thrive, and 20 years of helping clients through their darkest nights of soul - a sanctuary of trust, nurturing wisdom and deep healing is here for you. We will explore your inner world and the power of holistic and spiritual psychotherapies - mindfulness and body-based therapies that transform people's lives. I specialize in working with adults who need help with the sometimes devastating and often overwhelming symptoms that grief, loss, anxiety and crisis may bring. You deserve to have a village of support!

I imagine you are here because you are experiencing some kind of trouble, or unrest in your life or relationships. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by work, by parenting, or feeling haunted by a history that caused you deep pain? Many of us, no matter how many close connections we have, can be living our lives feeling very much unseen, and alone. I wholeheartedly believe that though we may feel lost or under-resourced in the moment, we already have everything we need inside of ourselves to be living a life of deep fulfillment, joy and an experience of wholeness in our lives.

Are you feeling called to open your heart and mind to live in a way that is meaningful and authentic? Would you like to free yourself of well-worn limitations from limiting beliefs, shame, or trauma? We are in the midst of radical, collective transformation and the time is ripe for utilizing that energy to make changes in our lives. Change can shake free some of our deepest fears and most dysfunctional patterns, but it also provides opportunities for new and beautiful growth. When we feel supported, we are better able to navigate change. And when we change as individuals, we help shift the collective consciousness.

Therapy is the collaborative interaction between client and practitioner, both an art and a science. My practice is goal oriented and active, an eclectic blend of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and mindfulness orientations customized to the unique needs of the client. Whether you are young or old, suffer from depression and anxiety or seeking clarity, I offer myself as a compassionate professional of self exploration.

Liminal Medicine provides Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). We treat people who are struggling with mental health issues that affect their lives, relationships, and everyday experiences. We respect the power of modern medicine, the wisdom of ancient traditions, and the intuition of your own inner healer. The structure of our treatments reflects our passion for providing the highest level of care and safety. All of our providers are licensed and have extensive training and experience in ketamine and psychedelic medicine. A physician is onsite for all medicine sessions.

I provide quality mental health care for diverse populations. As a mental health therapist, I assist many by providing bilingual and bicultural therapy, consultation, coaching, workshops, presentations and more. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, youth and families in Sonoma County and beyond. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, life transitions, work/career changes, intergenerational trauma, the acculturation process and dealing with everyday stressors. I work with adults, children, and families, and have experience with diverse populations including BIPOC.

We are in the midst of uncertain and trying times. Some of the feelings you are likely experiencing are fear, grief, frustration, confusion, isolation, and anxiety. The global trauma of the Coronavirus may be causing remnants of any previous trauma to resurface. It may also be rocking your sense of security and posing questions of life purpose and direction. And it is most assuredly adding to individual or family stress.

Brainspotting is a neuro-experiential therapeutic modality developed by David Grand to heal trauma. Trauma is any experience that overwhelms one's resources and causes emotional, physical or psychic distress. The brain compartmentalizes traumatic experiences so that the person can continue to function and move forward in life, but there is a price to pay for compartmentalization, i.e., unexpected reactivity, depression, anxiety, substance use and failed relationships. Brainspotting facilitates access to where the trauma is stored in the brain so that it can be processed and integrated, and cut-off, frozen parts of self retrieved.

As a clinical psychologist for over 20 years, I help people move through their current challenges and ultimately toward that which matters most to them. Clients often come to therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes such as retirement, parenthood, divorce, or serious health problems. Naturally, people want to feel relief from the isolation and suffering that these issues can cause. But I find that people also want therapy to help them feel more resilient, closer to those they love, kinder to themselves and more committed to their well-being. It all begins with a phone call.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist located in Sebastopol, CA. B.A. in Psychology UC Berkeley, M.A. in Counseling Psychology: Professional School of Psychology, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology: Meridian University. I was the staff psychologist at the Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic in where I supervised and trained psychologists for many years. I work with individuals who wish to unfold their full potential and who have current or past material that is blocking them. In my work I, use many different psychotherapeutic modalities and integrate them to fit the unique needs of each individual.

My experience includes over fifteen years of working with Adults and Teens toward healing, growth, and necessary change. My approach couples warmth and openness with practical strategies and guidance to explore new ways of coping and healing. In my work, I focus on connecting people with their values and strengths to navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and the challenges we face across our lifespans. I am well-practiced in DBT and CBT and also recognize the importance of openly sharing in a safe and supportive space.

Whoever you are, particularly if you sometimes find yourself lonely in the world, if you are a person of color, part of the LGBTQ community, if you wonder if you are too different, too difficult or just too much...You are welcome here. Here are some of the reasons folks find their way into my office: Depression/ Anxiety/ Grief/ Overwhelm/ Low Self-Esteem / Self Hatred/ Feeling lost or stuck/ Sorrow or fear about Climate Change / Degradation of the natural world.

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.

I work with clients who want to resolve childhood trauma, quit smoking or other undesirable habits. Also clients who have anxiety, depression, phobias or were subjected to sexual molestation and PTSD, can be helped through hypnotherapy. Hypnotherapy can help to heal and change the negative programs from childhood and adult trauma too. Freud, Adler, and Jung used hypnosis. All the great founders in the field of psychology used hypnosis because it had proven its effectiveness. Hypnotherapy is unique because by going to the core problem it can quickly help you heal emotional wounds and have a new, more positive life.

The bumper sticker on my car says DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK. This statement sums up one of the most important wishes that I have for my clients and supports the work that we will do together. It is my opinion that our beliefs about ourselves and the world are our most powerful tools for change (for good or ill) that we have. At your own pace, we will explore the ways that your beliefs affect your thoughts and feelings, and work toward your goals, both great and small.

You are tired of feeling stuck in the pain of the past or feeling frozen by anxiety or worry. You're confused about your reactions to others and your environment. You may be questioning your identity, struggling with a transition in life and not knowing where to go next. You may be feeling burnt out and don't know why you can't just push passed it like you used to. You want to feel centered, confident in yourself and know how to support your own individual needs as you navigate your life and your relationships going forward. And you deserve support!

As a trauma-informed therapist, I know that symptoms such as anxiety, depression, addiction and phobias are often expressions of unresolved grief and trauma. I support my clients to look at themselves and their relationships with honesty and love in order to create more freedom and connection in their lives. I believe that by bringing compassion, awareness, and just enough humor, we can engage our inner wisdom to shift patterns that have become stuck in our bodies and consciousness. I have specific training in serving LGBTQ+ communities, and am a trans-affirming therapist.

I work with individual adults who want help reducing anxiety and depression, improving relationships, or making meaningful change in their lives. I also work with diverse couples who are wanting help rebuilding intimacy, managing conflict, and building healthier and more satisfying interactions.