Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
I offer body-centered, trauma-specific therapy to help you get down to the roots of your issues & achieve lasting, integrated change, where your symptoms are resolved as opposed to temporarily relieved. Whether we focus on building awareness, cultivating resources & regulating your nervous system so you can get through the day, or we turn toward resolving relational or incident traumas that hav...
As we all find ourselves inside of the current global experiences, it seems absolutely critical to take the time/space to offer care to ourselves. I recognize and embrace the varying presentations of how this pandemic and current world events are impacting us all. Each one of us is embodying these experiences differently. If you are at a point were you feel it might be helpful to find time to t...
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that you feel is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life from the past and present. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will together unearth long-standing...
I utilize a non-judgmental and collaborative approach to assist people in increasing their self-knowledge to create positive change. For all new inquiries, please provide the following info (email preferred): Brief intro about you & reason for pursuing therapy, sense about me being a good fit, availability, clarify if you would plan to pay out of pocket or use insurance (and if so, which compan...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor. I have received additional training in mindfulness, sand/play therapy, and anger management. I provide the following services: individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and clinical supervision. The mental health service can be provided via video/telephone/online tele-mental health platforms. I am able...
Therapy builds a safe space to put aside the stress and distractions of our daily lives and devote time to exploring what we truly want and need. In this space, the support and attentiveness of a professional can lead to greater openness, better communication and improved self-care. I’ll work with you to help you feel more connected to yourself, more engaged in your relationships, and more pres...
-----Now Accepting New Clients------- Are you looking for a therapist and wondering “Are we a good fit?” I am curious and thoughtful. I am firm and supportive. I am challenging and respectful. My private practice provides a warm environment for individuals, couples, and families to be curious about the things THEY see most important. Helping clients find their voice is my passion as a therapist...
In entertainment, the arts, and freelance work isolation is an issue that's often unrecognized. The joy of working on something you deeply care about also comes with side-effects: Isolation, fear of rejection, motivation loss and lack of balance. It can be hard to find your footing and tap into your best self. This unique lifestyle offers the potential for fulfillment and also the potential for...
Flexible scheduling available. If you are struggling with any emotional, social, family or personal challenges, I am the clinician for you. My clients love my authentic, caring, and friendly approach to therapy. I am optimistic about treating people who struggle with depression and anxiety as I am hopeful of the changes you can make. I have a long background in treating clients with co-occurrin...
As your therapist, my primary goal is for you to feel safe and comfortable in an environment where you feel valued and understood. I have a warm, honest and empathic approach with my clients and believe that every person has the ability to heal and reach their true potential in life. My approach is eclectic, believing that every person is unique with their own life experiences and perceptions. ...
*EMDR*SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS, ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS, WEEKEND HOURS & PRIVATE OFFICE Clients consistently and enthusiastically report relief of distress symptoms and increased clarity of thought after EMDR processing interventions. I’m honored to have collaborated with hundreds of clients during thousands of hours of successful treatment both in trauma desensitization and cognitive performance...
Dr. Dihmes is a licensed clinical psychologist one of the few board certified biofeedback psychologists in Northern California. With specialties in life stressors, executive coaching, psychophysiology, and teens, she has expertise in working with a wide range of psychological concerns including depression, anxiety, life transitions and chronic illness. Dr. Dihmes' integrates evidence-based...
Life can be challenging and sometimes we need support to help work through obstacles and barriers. I believe that the counseling relationship is the foundation for change; working together, we will identify, appreciate, and cultivate your strengths so you can use them to help resolve difficulties. I will provide a safe, nurturing, and judgment-free environment for you to open up to yourself and...
I know anxiety inside and out--the way only someone who has been there and crawled her way out can understand. The cycle of overthinking, worry, and panic is exhausting. I understand the effects of anxiety, perfectionism, and shame, and I want to support you in managing the overwhelm so you can deal with the challenges that lay ahead. It's possible to quiet the inner voice that criticizes...
Seasoned Pastoral Counselor & Spiritual Director ready to walk beside you as a compassionate guide. Via your life story we will explore spiritual questions, life obstacles, deep longings and meaning-making. I offer a support process that is calming, discerning and deepens spiritual life. Using eclectic models we will look at habits, influences, and then seek spiritual wholeness and healing. An...
