I am especially passionate about working with couples. Most couples come to therapy because they feel stuck, aren’t seeing eye to eye, and want to connect better. I enjoy empowering couples and giving them the tools they need to improve their communication and connection. I also love working with children and adolescents, and am excited for t
I make strong connections with my clients through an authentic presence, well-developed active listening skills, and transparency. I am committed to create a safe and comfortable space for my clients where they can be their most authentic self. I work with my clients to bring resolutions to their problems and can be direct in my approach. I also do
I may draw on various approaches according to the problem you are dealing with and my experience with what may benefit you. These include cognitive, psychodynamic, interpersonal, and psychoeducational approaches. I may propose different ways of looking at or handling situations. I may suggest in-between session reading or homework assignments.
My approach is to start where you are. My clinical focus is to provide a safe, supportive, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental environment. I believe you are the expert on your self and my role is to help you navigate that expertise in a way that helps you have more control over your overall level of happiness.
Whether you are looking to begi
Therapy changed my life. In fact, it led me to become a therapist. Professionally, I had reached a level of success that kept me financially comfortable, but I was depressed and anxious because I lacked purpose. I know this feeling on a visceral level. I was lost in addictions and reckless behaviors which further galvanized my sadness and kept me
So you want to go to therapy because you keep hearing from everyone and their dog that it really works and can make you "feel better" or "unstuck". Problem is, you have very little idea what therapy actually is and are hesitant about talking to a stranger and telling them things about yourself that you think are (for lack of a bette
In my practice as a therapist I use the research on what works to help my clients get the outcomes they want: better relationships, managed anxiety, less depression, and more control over life. I pursued a few paths in life before my career in mental health. I studied Modern Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I worked for years
Rui Dolen is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of trauma, developmental trauma, and reactions to other stressful events in children and adults. Rui is a certified somatic therapist combining Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) and Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), as well as Attachment-Focused Eye M
Codependency, alcoholism, compulsive behaviors, addictions and Al-Anon related issues often begin as coping mechanisms but eventually become the main problem in a person’s life. I use an integrated approach based on negative core belief work, 12-Step related tools, boundary modeling and psychodynamic-attachment theory to help clients process,
My goal is to help you achieve real change, whether it's in dealing with a difficult current situation or breaking old patterns that keep you from living a more fulfilling life. Common issues that bring people to therapy include relationship problems, work-related stress, feeling stuck in a rut, and intense sadness or worrying. Being able to t
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