Find a Therapist in Auburn, CA

I believe that we make the best decisions about our lives with the information and tools that we have in the moment or have survived with; you are the expert of the experiences in your own life. My approach to helping is to establish a joint relationship with whomever is in the room; it is a collaboration where you discover how to change your relationships with those in your life, and have choices about what those possibilities may look like, while opening new directions that may not have been possible before. I believe that we will be on a journey together, where my role is to be an ally to help you address what you believe lies ahead of you, to create a better future. My therapeutic style is to use a variety of approaches that fit you, with a caring space, in helping you integrate whatever you may have difficulty sorting through or have struggled with in the past.

My practice honors the messy yet beautiful human experience. Whether you are completely new to looking within or have been on a spiritual and psychological journey for decades, I welcome you exactly as you are. My approach integrates traditional psychodynamic depth therapy with holistic spiritual inquiry, backed by decades of specialized study and extensive clinical experience helping individuals navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and complex relationship dynamics.

Many people come to therapy already understanding a great deal about themselves. You may know which patterns keep repeating, where they came from, and even what you wish you could do differently. The frustrating part is that insight does not always make those patterns easier to change when stress, conflict, fear, or uncertainty takes over. My approach is active, collaborative, and focused on helping you turn understanding into meaningful change. I work with adults, couples, and families on relationship patterns, life transitions, anxiety and stress, grief and loss, divorce, identity, boundaries, and personal growth. Rather than applying the same formula to everyone, I pay attention to what keeps the problem going, what capacities may need to develop, and what kinds of experiences are most likely to help something shift. My work is informed by systems and strategic therapy, attachment, mindfulness, experiential approaches, and clinical hypnosis. I tend to work especially well with thoughtful, psychologically curious people who want more than short-term symptom relief and are interested in developing greater flexibility, agency, and clarity in how they live and relate. You can learn more about my approach and services at https:www.dareneaken.com.

I had a client say to me, I've been taking meds for years, why am I still struggling? It's because you're treating symptoms. Think about it. If I ask you to define your problem, you will give me a list of symptoms. Treating symptoms is like putting band-aids on something that needs stitches. I am passionate about helping people find satisfaction in their life. It's not true that you have to stay depressed, anxious, addicted for your entire life. The truth is, in life if you want to be healthy you live life based on principles and not based on your feelings. Anxious, addicted, depressed people make decisions based on their feelings, and they cycle in chaos. How many of your decisions in life are you making based on your feelings? Do you feel more stable or less stable because of it? When we are unhealthy, our emotions are a roller coaster and our daily life rides the coaster of our emotions. When you are unhealthy, you won’t feel like stepping out of your emotions. If you're depressed, you feel like isolating, and if you do, you get worse. If you do the opposite of what you feel by hanging out with family and friends and doing something productive, I guarantee you you will not feel like doing it and after you have done it you won't have enjoyed it. But at a minimum, you will not have gotten worse. If you live by the healthy principles of life and address the roots of your mental health condition, you will get better and your emotions will be more positive and stabilize, recalibrating to the way that you are choosing to live. Are you tired of the same old same old? Call me, let’s talk. Whether you are an individual or a couple or a parent wanting to help your child, I work with every issue and I’ve been around the block a while. My goal for you and your family is to get you in and out of treatment as quickly as possible.

Life can change in an instant. What was once predictable, safe, and familiar is gone and we are left with the unknown. Life transitions, both big and small, require support. Some are easily manageable while others cause us to forget who we once were. In my practice I focus on working together to again find equilibrium. Sometimes we can't be who we once were but it absolutely does not mean we cannot discover who we are now or who we want to be in the future.

Hello! ^_^ Welcome to my GoodTherapy Profile ^_^ Are you looking for a therapist who really gets you, who you can feel comfortable with, and really open up to? Some therapists are super stiff, rigid professionals who give very little of themselves in session. That's not me. I am very open, genuine, and personable in session and strive to make positive, meaningful relationships with my clients. People often comment that I am very friendly and approachable, and this tends to be something people respond well to in a therapist. I work with a wide variety of people in therapy but I primarily specialize in working with: -Couples -Teens -LGBTQ clients -Addiction -Sex positive, kink aware, and polyamory I sometimes tell people that I broadly specialize in working with anyone who is used to being or expects to be judged by others. If you've got anything going on in life that you feel like most people would judge or be weirded out by and you want someone safe and accepting to talk to, I'm the therapist for you! :-p

Most people reach out for therapy at a moment when something feels stuck, confusing, or painful. If that's where you are, you’re not alone. You may be noticing patterns you can’t quite shift, relational tension or conflict that keeps resurfacing, or simply a feeling that you can't keep holding it on your own anymore. My approach is warm, relational, and rooted in attachment and psychodynamic theory. I pay close attention to the emotional and relational patterns that shape your experience, both past and present. Together, we’ll explore how these patterns show up in your daily life. Once we have created awareness around them, we will work to create more space, insight, and choice. I see therapy as a collaborative process. I bring curiosity, directness, and attunement; you bring your lived experience. I believe you are the expert of your own story. I’m here to be with you in the places that feel confusing or heavy and to help you find clarity and compassion for yourself. Together, we work toward developing a deeper understanding of yourself and more secure, meaningful relationships. If you're looking for a therapist who is present, steady, and engaged, I’d be honored to support you.

You may already know where your struggles come from. You may have spent years trying to understand yourself, read the books, or even been in therapy before. And yet anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, or overwhelming emotional reactions continue to show up in ways that don't make sense. If that's where you find yourself, you're not alone, and it doesn't mean you've failed. I believe healing involves more than insight alone. Together, we'll slow things down enough to understand not only your story, but also how your nervous system, emotions, and protective patterns have learned to help you survive. My role isn't to tell you what's wrong with you. It's to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself while creating the conditions for lasting change. My approach is collaborative, relational, and thoughtfully paced. I integrate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and depth-oriented therapy, adapting the process to your needs rather than following a rigid formula. Some sessions focus on understanding patterns, while others involve processing experiences that continue to affect you in the present. Throughout our work, I aim to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, curious, and fully yourself. Therapy doesn't require you to have everything figured out before you begin. Whether you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or simply feel like something isn't shifting despite your efforts, I'd be honored to help you explore what healing might look like for you.

Hi! I'm glad you're here. Navigating the ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, or challenges like infertility can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. I’m here to walk with you every step of the way, offering support and understanding as you go through this journey. I find great fulfillment in walking alongside people as they navigate the many stages of life. My particular passion lies in supporting women as they experience the trials and triumphs of pregnancy, postpartum, and child-rearing. I also partner with women who are facing the heartache of infertility, miscarriage, and child loss.. When I was pregnant with my daughter a few years ago, I had the typical dream that I would move into motherhood smoothly and adjust to all the changes easily. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out that way. I was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) throughout my pregnancy and suffered from intense Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. After working through my own healing journey, I realized that no parent should have to walk through these challenges alone. My goal is to provide you with a safe and supportive space where healing and growth can flourish. I am committed to meeting you with empowerment, encouragement, support, and empathy as you share your story. Anna McDonald is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist under the supervision Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Rebecca Johnson, LMFT 99028

We help people struggling in their relationships recover, reconnect and rebuild so they can have exceptional marriages and partnerships filled with love and connection. Couples learn to break through communication blocks, resolve resentments, and get on the same page with parenting, sex or money struggles. At the same time we will work on increasing love, intimacy, and connection for a more loving relationship. You can expect your marriage or partnership to be great! We have completed advanced courses in couples counseling to get you to a solution faster. All of our therapists use the researched based Gottman Method approach. Life doesn't come with a manual. When you are looking for new tools and new ways to stop hurting, we would love to walk along side of you as a support and a guide. You can stop hurting and learn to make life easier. When you are aware of your thinking and have the ability to sort out what is true for you; confidence comes. When you learn to experience your emotions and express them in a way that is respectful to you and others; connection increases. When you have the power to choose your responses and behavior, there is a sense of personal power in your life. You can heal and improve your functioning to a level of true happiness and joy. Whether you are looking for personal help for anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or healing from past abuse, you will find a loving, compassionate therapist who is on your side. We can work with you to provide relief from symptoms, emotional support, and coping mechanisms to help in the future. We help children and teens with a variety of issues including, divorce, two homes, sibling conflict, bullying, ADHD and behavior challenges. We help individuals and couples develop healthy relationships with themselves and each other. We love what we do and look forward to helping you. A good fit with your therapist is the start of successful counseling. Give us a call to see if we connect. We can provide a FREE 15 minute consultation so you have the right match.

My approach to helping started back in grade school, where friends consistently came to me with the struggles they didn't know how to handle. Unfortunately, I did not always have a solution, or one that would have been easy to accomplish. But as the years went by and I continued to listen, focus on my friend's experience, and try to understand how she (or he) was feeling, I began to realize that the experience of sharing the story with someone who truly cared would contribute to finding possible steps to take. From there, my friend could think more clearly and bounce ideas off of me, providing both of us with the opportunity to collaborate on those possible next steps. For me, these kinds of experiences helped to build the foundation of empathy, support, and focused attention that I give to those who share their stories with me. It is within this approach that I will meet you where you are and listen deeply to what you want to share and to support you with what you are not yet comfortable sharing. Building a trusting and safe space with you is crucial to our work together. I am here to walk with you, shoulder-to-shoulder, through this healing journey so that you are not facing your challenges alone. I have experienced the work of my own therapy. Once I understood that I was not alone in my struggle, I was able to call upon an inner strength that I had all but forgotten was inside of me. This "rediscovery" of my own internal strength, wisdom, and courage allowed me to move forward in ways I didn't know. Now, I am honored to be there for YOU. I will walk with you through this healing process until you decide you want to enjoy the walk on your own.

There are times in our lives where we are compelled to face things that not only take our breath away, but ask us to deal with, and confront, what often feels impossible. Reaching out when you are feeling vulnerable and confused is a hard thing to do, and, from my perspective, it takes a whole lot of guts and courage. I have been fortunate enough to work with people from all walks of life, in a wide array of settings. My experience has not only shaped who I am as a person, but has informed how I work with others. This is why I am passionate about an integrative, strengths-based approach to therapy. I focus on building strong relationships with the people I work with, and view my role as something like a traveling partner—someone to walk alongside of you and help you figure out what path is right for you. At the end of the day, I want to help you find a life that feels full—to help you get reconnected to you.