Everyday life stressors and tasks can feel overwhelming when you are dealing with anxiety. It can show up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, panic, and overwhelm, or never being able to rest. I help clients break out of these anxious cycles and feel more at peace and resilient as they face day-to-day life. Together, we uncover what is underneath the anxiety, change your relationship to it, and find real tools and techniques to stop letting your anxiety run your life. My approach is always nonjudgmental and collaborative in order to provide a safe place to openly process your emotions and experiences. I use a client-centered approach and evidence-based techniques to help reduce stress and anxiety.

You may be here because something in your life no longer makes sense the way it used to. Maybe a relationship has been shaken by betrayal or conflict. Maybe you feel stuck, disconnected, anxious, or unsure of who you are or what comes next. Or maybe you know something needs to change, but you haven't been able to change it on your own. I can help you slow things down, understand what's happening beneath the surface, and figure out what to do with it. My style is active, warm, and direct. I won't just sit back and nod while you do all the work. I'll ask questions, help you notice patterns, and sometimes challenge you when I think there's something important you might not be seeing. At the same time, therapy isn't about me telling you how to live your life. My job is to help you understand yourself more clearly so you can make choices that actually fit the person you want to be. We'll pay attention not only to what's happening now, but also to the experiences, relationships, and beliefs that may have shaped how you got here. That can mean exploring old wounds and attachment patterns, and it also means looking closely at what happens in your life today: how you respond when you feel hurt, what you do when conflict gets uncomfortable, what you avoid, and what keeps repeating even when you want something different. There's room in my office for emotion, humor, frustration, uncertainty, and uncomfortable conversations. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what's wrong or what you want from therapy. We can figure that out together. What matters is that you're willing to be curious about yourself and open to doing something different.

My clients report they got into therapy because they wanted relief from suffering. They wanted to stop their minds from racing all the time. They say the had trouble sleeping, concentrating, functioning or just being present in life. They say they felt guilty for not being able to stop overthinking. They say they felt like they were just existing but not really living, let alone thriving. If this sounds familiar to you, I can help! A lot of these symptoms are anxiety or depression based and can be linked to trauma. My treatment could be a good fit for you because I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma. You don’t have to suffer in silence anymore. There are ways to get relief & healing that can profoundly change your life. Please know that, with some work, thriving in life is a very real possibility. About me: I am a collaborative strength-based therapist, meaning we will work as a team to elicit your strengths so you can use them to your advantage. I use attachment-based compassion focused interpersonal therapy. I also specialize in a somatic (mind and body) trauma treatment model where you will have an opportunity to reparent your wounded inner child and subsequently heal your relationship with yourself. My style is caring, empathetic and supportive. My clients describe me as down-to-Earth , knowledgeable, engaging, with a good sense of humor they find therapeutic. I’d love to see if my services are a good match for you, so contact me so we can book a free consultation to discuss the possibility of working together.

I believe the "fit", or connection, is crucial to successful therapy. If you are in distress over a relationship difficulty, experiencing anxious or depressing feelings, or your child is having difficulty in school, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental setting which fosters clarity and insight and creates the conditions for growth and healing. I use an interpersonal and developmental perspective but am also able to work from a different approach when conditions call for one. I am experienced in helping people with their thought processes as they encounter the problems and challenges of life. I work with individual adults and adolescents.

Dr. Nightingale has been practicing for over 30 years. You may listen to her counseling philosophy on SoundCloud.com. She uses a Brief Therapy model to help clients with depression, anxiety and relationship concerns. She is one of the few therapists licensed both as a Psychologist (PhD level) and as a Marriage, Family, Child Therapist (Masters level). Her self-help books are available on Amazon. She is the past-director of psychiatric hospital and chemical dependency programs. You may read her blog articles here on many therapy issues. Her conference lectures focus on relationship communication, conflict resolution and parenting. She's known for her humor, compassion and dedication to helping clients attain practical solutions in a supportive environment. She uses homework assignments to facilitate progress between therapy sessions for clients who want to get the most out of their treatment. To remain enthusiastic in her field and to bring clients the most up-to-date treatment methods, she invests extensive hours annually in continuing education and specialized training. Her self help books can be found on Amazon. It takes courage to start therapy and begin the changes that will lead to a better life. Dr. Nightingale respects how difficult the first few steps can be. Searching the internet and reading these bios is a good start. The next step is to call and ask any questions you may have, and then schedule an appointment. Therapy can provide practical, straightforward tools that you may then use to make positive changes. You deserve the support of a caring and experienced professional as you face the things you'd like to improve about your life. If you feel stuck, please reach out to a licensed therapist. You deserve a new start.

I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). I help people who have experienced trauma heal from what happened and grow from it, too. I love working with teens, adults, parents, and couples. Our therapeutic relationship is the most important thing to me, and I work hard to create a space where clients can learn to trust. I am a Licensed Marriage and (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)) in California. I have also worked with individuals who need support as they move through life changes and transitions.

I facilitate symptom relief in children through the therapeutic clienttherapist relationship. The method of conducting therapy is Psychodynamic and is oriented through the medium of art, play therapy and family therapy. The modality of therapy is both individual and family therapy with the focus on symptom relief in the child.

If you have difficulties in your relationship, now is the time to restore and to heal it. Whether it is your spouse, your partner, your friend, your adult child or your parent - make the first step toward closeness, understanding, and connection. Join me as we will journey together from frustration, isolation, and despair to love, care and safety utilizing the evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy process for relationship distress recovery. Don't spend another day wondering if your relationship can be better. Yes, it can! You can be happier, you can feel safe and you can be closely connected to the person you love. If you are looking for a warm, caring and engaged therapist, you came to the right place. Be heard, be understood and be safe as I help you to navigate through a difficult world of relationships, love, support, and care. Your wellbeing is of outermost importance to me.

I specialize in taking couples from conflict to connection, tailored to the needs of the individual couple. My patients tell me that I come across as a warm, rather humorous individual who uses a practical approach in therapy. I believe in first helping couples decide if they want to work on the relationship or not. (Called discernment). If so, I devote all my energy to helping couples move forward by learning new skills to communicate and feel connected. I also teach couples conflict resolution skills so you can disagree without being disagreeable- that is, communicate with respect and empathy. I strongly encourage "homework" between sessions designed to strengthen skills, develop common interests (if needed), and to learn to enjoy each other again.

You don't have to do this alone. If you've experienced trauma, or you're just at a tough spot in your life journey, you may have learned to stay strong, keep moving, or simply get through the day. Maybe you understand what happened to you, but still find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, guarded, or stuck. Sometimes your body carries what your mind has worked so hard to move past. I want you to know that you don't have to figure it all out before coming to therapy. My approach begins with creating a space where you can feel safe, seen, and accepted exactly as you are. I believe healing happens through connection, trust, and having someone who can sit with you in the difficult places without judgment or pressure. You are not broken. I believe your mind, body, and nervous system have often done exactly what they needed to do to help you survive. Together, we can begin to understand those responses with compassion and create new ways of feeling safe and connected in your life. At J&J Healing Journeys, we draw from eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), somatic experiencing, internal family systems (IFS), Gottman couples therapy, experiential therapy, art therapy, attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, and other mind-body approaches. We choose the tools based on each individual's story, your needs, your strengths, and what feels right for your healing. Sometimes healing means processing something painful. Sometimes it means learning how to calm your nervous system, understand your emotions, set boundaries, reconnect with your body, or finally give yourself the compassion you've spent years giving to everyone else. After 16 years as a therapist, I continue to believe that one of the most powerful parts of therapy is being truly witnessed by another person and realizing, "There is nothing wrong with me. There are reasons I feel the way I do, and I can heal." You don't have to be ready to change everything. You just have to be willing to take one small step. I'll meet you where you are, and we'll take the next step together. If I am not available, one of our amazing therapists will be ready to offer support on your healing journey at J&J Healing Journeys.

As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Parenting Coaching, & Educational Consultation in my virtual private practice. My private practice is exclusively Virtual. I conduct sessions by phone & video. I am devoted to guiding my clients through many of life's challenges. Since 1986, my family-centered experiences have enabled me to address stressful concerns many of us may be facing at home with our families, at work, and at school. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship where clients may choose to focus on building positive self-worth, embracing more effective parenting strategies, creating successful relationships, navigating through grief & loss, tackling educational & motivational concerns, and exploring a variety of personal issues. I counsel adults, parents, couples, and individuals. I believe that we all have the skills to make our lives happy. My role is to help you tap into your own special coping skills and guide you to enhance your ability to resolve your challenges. I believe that when we change the way we THINK, we change the way we FEEL, which will change the way we ACT!! It's not magic, just a commitment and hard work! I'm wishing you all the best!

Hi, I’m Kari, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Registered Dietitian. I support individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, struggling with an eating disorder, caught in addiction, or navigating a life transition. I have specialized training in the treatment of eating disorders and common co-occurring disorders such as OCD, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, and substance use. I also support people who want to improve their lives by setting healthier boundaries, building confidence, and living more aligned to their values. I help couples who want to feel more connected with their partner and improve communication to resolve conflict in a caring and effective way. I have completed Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, training in the Gottman Approach for the Treatment of Affairs and Trauma, and use Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work.