Licensed Psychoanalyst, PH.D., IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND NEUROSCIENCE, CERTIFIED PSYCHOANALYST, PSY.A, & LICENSED PSYCHOANALYST
My background is in both psychoanalysis and neuroscience (doctorate) and I am also a Certified and Licensed Psychoanalyst. So I am able to bring both a background in research into mind/brain issues, and I am trained as a clinician. I have been working with trauma for many years, and most recently (2016) I have been working with traumatic brain injury patients (including professional athletes). I am grateful for my dual background in mind/brain, because all brain injured patients require both perspectives. In August of 2023 I published "The Complex Architecture and Healing of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Listening to The Brain" with Cambridge Scholars Publishing in the UK. This is the story (based on case histories) of the journey to find a "healing road" for all persons who have had serious disruptions in brain functioning. This is very, very challenging territory to work in. And in my experience, requires a great collaboration between doctor and patient. I am also the author of "Moon Over Seaville," the story of the hunt for a serial arsonist in Southern California (in 4 Episodes). Available everywhere under "Mystery/Thrillers." I have patients all across the country (via phone). Brain injuries can be healed!
Feeling stuck? I help people who feel stuck get unstuck. I believe we are a team. Let's work together to help you create the life you desire. I offer on-line sessions through Zoom. Clients have found on-line sessions to be just as effective as in-person.
Feel free to contact me for a free phone consultation to see if hypnotherapy is right for you.
Take comfort in knowing you found a therapist that cares about your emotional well-being. My personal mission is to support you on your healing journey by utilizing a holistic strengths-based approach, integrating mind-body techniques , as well as other evidence-based treatment modalities to support your needs. The absolute best part of my job is supporting my clients as they heal and grow. People change, situations improve, relationships and families strengthen; and it is an honor to be part of their journey.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Therapists and pre-licensed therapists
Our mission here at West Valley Counseling is to provide affordable therapy to individuals and families. All of our therapists are licensed to practice as pre-licensed and licensed therapists in the State of California. Our staff is diverse, multi-cultural and LGBT informed.
Stay rooted deeply in the present moment, allowing your intuition, knowing, and being-ness to shine! These 1.5 hr. Expressive Arts Therapy sessions offer an eclectic approach to therapy. I have created a dynamic toolbox that can meet anyone where they are regardless of what topic you would like to explore. Combining mindfulness, talk therapy, somatic awareness, and creative approaches every session is unique depending on what is most nourishing for you on that specific day.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychotherapist, & Psychoanalytic Candidate
My name is Sam, and I'm a psychoanalytic therapist who is passionate about helping adults and teens navigate life's complexities. Whether you're an adult seeking deeper understanding of yourself or a young person embarking on your journey, I offer a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth.
My approach is rooted in psychoanalysis and depth psychology, which delves into the unconscious mind. We'll work together to uncover patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be shaping your current challenges. This can include chronic behaviors, relationship difficulties, or simply a feeling of being stuck.
The therapeutic process can be quirky and surprising, just like life itself! I believe in fostering a collaborative environment where humor and curiosity can be powerful tools for self-discovery. But at its core, my practice is built on empathy and a genuine desire to see you thrive.
Elevated Healing Treatment Centers stands as a beacon of hope and healing in the realm of mental health care, offering PHP, IOP, and Residential programs characterized by a physician led holistic approach, comprehensive services, flexible scheduling, evidence-based practices, supportive community, and individualized care. Our commitment to empowering individuals on their path to wellness sets us apart as a trusted partner in the journey towards mental health recovery.
Stress, trauma, and relationship difficulties can lead us to feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Personalized therapy effectively integrates a safe and compassionate setting with advanced therapy skills and techniques to help you engage in a fulfilling life. I specialize in supporting adults and couples to navigate the challenges associated with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship problems.
Have you ever noticed that lessons tend to repeat themselves? Does it seem as if you married or dated the same person several times in different bodies with different names? Find your self in a similar type of cycle or situation? Lessons will be repeated until learned.
Our inner child re-enacts the past by choosing the same type of relationship model or situation over and over and being disappointed again and again in hopes that a breakthrough will happen. He’ll change. She’ll change. It’ll get better.
The only way you can free yourself of difficult patterns and issues you tend to repeat is by shifting your perspective so that you can recognize the patterns and learn the lessons that they offer. To face these challenges means you need to accept the fact that something within you keeps drawing you to the same kind of person or issue.
I will help you identify and release the patters that you are repeating. I understand that moving into unfamiliar new behavior can be uncomfortable not to mention at times frightening as we tend to head down the path that feels comfortable, safe and familiar. My approach is empathetic and collaborative, sensitive to your unique personality, needs, and goals. I listen attentively with my ears and deeply with my heart. Together we can turn your wounds into wisdom and your knowledge into power.
My private practice has been established for over 30 years and focuses on the unique needs of every adult, child and family that I see. Therapy is about helping you understand yourself better, solve problems that have effected your relationships and work and to help enhance your life in many ways.
34 Years Experience
