If a person is experiencing difficulty in their spirituality, they may benefit from counseling. Some therapists and counselors specialize in religious denominations and beliefs. Depending on what the person is experiencing, they may seek therapy from a person who more fully understands their religious or spiritual beliefs.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions include offering a safe, validating space for people to question their beliefs, mindfulness interventions for self-discovery, or existential interventions for assisting folks in grappling with life’s “big questions.”
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Spirituality
With over 10 years clinical experience, clients often give me the feedback that I am a more interactive counselor than other therapists they have tried. I am a deep listener, allowing clients to hear and reflect on themselves, while also offering guidance, practical techniques, insight and coaching. I am experienced working with people of all ages, with individuals, couples and families. My are...
" I woke up this morning feeling like there was a dark cloud surrounding my mind, sadness, and I just didn't have the strength and willpower to get out of bed. So I called out of work and canceled all further plans for the day and laid in bed for hours. I just felt too anxious to leave home. I have a life to live, I know. I just dont know how to overcome this depression and move on to a better...
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** We often hear the phrase “In life, there are no guarantees.” However, that’s not completely accurate. One thing that is inevitable in life is that there will be change. Sometimes it is subtle, small in comparison to the grand scheme of the things we are facing. At other times, change hits us with the force of a ton of bricks, stopping us in our tracks and negatively...
If you are in the midst of a significant life transition, a stressful change, a daunting medical diagnosis, or a painful loss, I am glad you found my page. Perhaps you are caring for a loved one, and find yourself mentally and physically exhausted, or you're a health care professional feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe you are about to embark on treatment for cancer and are struggling with a tangled...
It can be a struggle to keep it all together. You might be dealing with a family conflict, a relationship that isn't what you thought it would be, LGBTQ+ related issues, poor self-esteem, difficult memories that you can't shake, or maybe just needing someone to talk to about things you can't imagine talking to anyone about. Add Covid-19, and it just feels like too much. You're not alone. You ju...
Therapy is an investment in yourself. It is a start to developing new awareness about who you are and/or who you want to become. Together, we'll explore the mind-body connection and how it affects your well-being. Healing is an inside job. My goal for you is to guide you in restoring balance in your body, learn how to get unstuck from past traumas or current challenges and to help you in...
Counseling may be best understood as a collaboration between the individual, couple, or family and myself to determine better ways for relating, identifying resources (internal and external) and resolving issues and concerns. I utilize cognitive behavior, trauma focused and relationship treatment perspectives that best match the goals of the client. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I...
I work best with adult clients who feel stuck but still want to build more self-confidence, more inner peace, and harmonious relationships. I enjoy helping people trust in themselves and in their decisions. I seem to work best with folks who are smart, even intellectual, spiritual but not religious. Some have been minorities (e.g., immigrants, GLBTQ+, etc.). Many have been Progressive. Most hav...
As a clinician, I am an avid believer that often times, my clients already possess all the tools needed to facilitate the change they are looking for within their lives, however, may be lacking the proper environment needed to process and achieve this. I provide my clients the space to gain clarity and understanding of the things they are in search for, as well as aid them in obtaining the thin...
You feel stuck and exhausted - like almost nothing is going right, and the stress just keeps on building. You try so hard to put these feelings and thoughts into words, then when you hear yourself speak, what comes out sounds all wrong. Inside, you feel like there's something missing - like you're disconnected from what truly matters and who you really are, but often find yourself running away ...
I am not currently accepting new clients. I have a diverse background of clinical experience working with various issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, compulsive behavior, self-injurious behavior, addiction, phobias, low self-worth and suicidal ideation. I work to create an authentic, nonjudgmental and collaborative space for healing. In addition to meeting in my office, I offer nature...
Perhaps you are going through a transition or tying to cope with hard things that have happened. You have tried everything you can think of to try to feel better and it is just not working. Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling Stuck? Is your mind racing? Are you living life with intention or just going through the motions? Well, if you have experienced any of these thoughts you may be saying that...
Building a strong therapeutic alliance with clients, and providing a safe and caring atmosphere that promotes maximum emotional health are my priorities. I approach each therapeutic encounter like a journey that is taken along side each client. Understanding that each journey is unique, we work together within that uniqueness, and build upon it until we arrive at the place of peace as defined b...
Working in non profits and government services for 20 plus years both in San Francisco and Alameda County, has taught me the art of appreciating people for who they are, keeping an open mind and helping them see their own strength within. I am very excited to be in private practice. Working with couples , parents, and individuals. I am very curious and passionate about non traditional coupling,...
Hello and welcome! Thank you for checking out my profile. I know how tough it may be to seek for help and I honor your courage in doing so. I am passionate about self-discovery, exploration and achieving one’s full potential. My goal for you in psychotherapy is to be engaged in a collaborative process, one which promotes healing and self-determination. I believe that we all have the ability to...
