Patty Bechtold, MS, LPCC, BCC
Santa Rosa, California
VerifiedFeaturedTelehealth Available
My Approach to Therapy
Are you a woman who feels like something's missing in your life or in you? Maybe you're dealing with stress, worry, anxiety, depression, grief or low self-esteem. Or maybe you need support during a life transition.
Whatever you're experiencing, it is possible to move away from feeling stuck, overwhelmed and uncertain and move towards self understanding and self compassion. Working together, we’ll identify ways to help you feel better immediately. We'll also dive into deeper life themes. The result: Aha moments, healing, hope and forward movement.
Wherever you are on your journey, I’ll meet you there. You don't have to get through this alone. In fact you can contact me for a free 30 minute consultation to explore whether working together feels like a good fit for you.
My Practice & Services
Many of my clients are women who feel stuck, stressed, discouraged, overwhelmed or uncertain. They often struggle to make their own needs a priority and they can be pretty hard on themselves too. I strive to provide a peaceful place where women can finally stop, breathe and open up. A place where women are truly seen, heard and understood!
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Helping women find their way back to their own deep wisdom, so they can feel better about themselves, their lives, their work and their relationships.
If you see yourself in any of these descriptions, then you're in the right place:
*You've lost track of an important part of yourself along the way
*Your self-esteem and self-compassion need a boost
*Stress, anxiety and worry are frequent companions
*You're feeling overwhelmed by life transition, grief, loss or change
*Life seems blah and you wonder if you're depressed
*You thought your life would be more satisfying by now
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
AdultsElders
Groups I Work With
Therapy for women
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyDepressionGrief, Loss, and BereavementLife Purpose / Meaning / Inner-GuidanceMidlife Crisis / Midlife TransitionRelationships and MarriageSelf-Doubt
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Depth-Oriented Brief TherapyFocusingHumanistic Psychology (humanism)Integration of different therapy modelsPerson-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)