Find a Therapist in Modesto, CA

I provide both psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I work with a wide range of issues ranging from depression, sadness, anxiety, grief, work-related difficulties, parenting related issues, and intimacy related concerns to more severe issues such as schizophrenia, personality disorders and trauma related symptoms. I also work with couples and have extensive training in working with adolescents. I work best with people interested in making significant changes in their inner lives and circumstances. In my practice, I provide you with a place to speak freely, so that through this singular experience of speaking you can articulate your desire and live your life according to your passions. As a Psychoanalyst, I see people in Lacanian Psychoanalysis. If you are interested in exploring the option of analysis, we can meet for a few preliminary sessions in order to establish whether this is a good fit for what you are looking for. For more information on Lacanian Psychoanalysis, please see my website.

First and foremost, I work hard to provide a safe space for people to come and discuss what is bothering them. Talk therapy is extremely helpful for people who want to know themselves better, understand how their childhood issues have impacted their ability to live the life they want, and to learn what keeps them from feeling content with their lives. Self knowledge is the key to making good choices - good choices create positive changes and lead to a more satisfying life. For people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (a kind of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) which can significantly decrease both obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior and rituals. Feel free to call me to discuss this treatment approach.

Hello, I’m Carter, a somatic therapist committed to helping teens and adults navigate life’s challenges by fostering self-awareness, healing, and emotional resilience. I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), anxiety, panic, grief, loss, and significant life transitions. My practice combines body awareness, creative arts therapy, and sensorimotor psychotherapy, providing a holistic, trauma-informed approach to healing. I create a safe, sensory-sensitive environment that encourages clients to slow down, tune into their bodies, and identify how emotions are held and expressed physically. Through this process, we uncover pathways to self-understanding and growth. I work closely with clients to help them recognize and process their emotions, giving voice to different parts of themselves and fostering a sense of self-worth through practices like inner child work, self-parenting, and parts work. What I value most about the individuals I work with is their courage and willingness to engage in this transformative process. My therapeutic approach is designed to help clients cultivate self-acceptance and embrace all parts of themselves. By naming and understanding these different internal experiences, clients can develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves, reinforcing their sense of identity and self-worth. Drawing on my background in vocal production, I also integrate creative, body-based tools that support nervous system regulation and emotional exploration. These methods help clients find authentic expression and clarity in communicating their needs and emotions. Whether it’s through breathwork, movement, or sound, each tool serves as a resource to support emotional healing and personal growth. In addition, I incorporate spiritual and nature-based practices, providing an earth-centered perspective that deepens the connection between mind, body, and the natural world. These practices are particularly effective in grounding clients and enhancing their connection to self and others. I am dedicated to empowering clients to not only manage their challenges but also to embrace their unique strengths, develop resilience, and thrive in their personal lives. My mission is to support individuals on a journey toward self-acceptance, self-expression, and holistic well-being. Sessions are available in person and virtually. If you are ready to explore new pathways toward healing and empowerment, I invite you to reach out.

I believe that it is important as a psychotherapist to approach the work from a place of groundedness in my perspective and orientation, while being flexible enough to understand where you as the client are coming from and what your individual needs are. I largely work from an analytically-based relational psychotherapy perspective, though believe it is useful and necessary to draw from different treatment models to come up with a plan together with my clients that feels constructive and valuable. I work hard to find a balance between meeting my clients where they are at emotionally, and listening closely for unconscious material that may be impacting their lives in counter-productive, emotionally painful, or even harmful ways. In addition, I come from a social justice and philosophy background which very much impacts my clinical perspective and approach with clients. I understand and have deep respect for the difficult and vulnerable place people can be in when they are searching for a therapist, and encourage people interested by my approach to call with any questions to see whether we'd be a good fit.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, or stressed, or just not like yourself? Are you feeling frustrated in your relationships? Sometimes messages or experiences from the past, faulty beliefs, or challenging relationships keep us stuck and out of touch with our well- being. Couples are helped when each has an opportunity communicate effectively and to feel heard; and when early attachment styles and emotions underlying the problem can be better understood. Connecting with the right therapist can help to identify these obstacles, to explore new ways to see things, and to support positive change and growth. I know that a few useful strategies can begin to make a difference