Relational Psychotherapy therapists in Golden Hills, California CA
Relational Psychotherapy
Nancie Kohlenberger
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I love working with client who want to discover who they truly are in the depth of their soul. I've many years of experience working with clients with all kinds of issues. I am a curious listener and a keen observer. I see myself as down-to-earth and transparent. I seek to give valuable feedback and am a very patient listener. Nothing shocks me and I am very tolerant of all kinds of circumstances and issues, no matter how challenging they might be.
23 Years Experience
Relational Psychotherapy
Sarah Easton
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
You are about to begin an important journey to explore your struggles, connection with yourself and others, and how you can live in deeper alignment with your values. You might be challenged by your intimate relationships, you may be dealing with a chronic illness, the loss of a loved one, feeling overwhelmed or stagnant. You might want to cultivate a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life. I believe that traditional talk therapy can be powerful alone, but integrating mindfulness of the body can more adequately address experiences in the present moment and help transform deeply ingrained beliefs or patterns. I will encourage you to move beneath words and life stories, so experiences can be felt and understood, allowing your innate wisdom to support change. I will also integrate behavioral therapies to help you cultivate the necessary skills for building a sense of emotional resilience and nurturing healthy relationships. You don't have to be alone on your journey. Therapy is a courageous act, a gesture of willingness to turn towards your inner world. Together, we will create a safe and supportive space for reflection and change on your path towards healing, growth, and reclaiming of your life.
7 Years Experience
Relational Psychotherapy
Sandra Davis
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 42628) with undergraduate education from Tulane University in Psychology and Sociology, and graduate education from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago in Psychology. I have been practicing in the field with adults, children and families for over 20 years.
I have had the opportunity to work with many diverse ages, cultures and ethnic backgrounds. My clinical experiences have included work with adults, children and families experiencing trauma, involvement with the foster care system and the criminal justice system.
During my career, I have had the opportunity to be trained and/or certified in various Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) such as Child Parent Psychotherapy, Incredible Years Baby, Crisis Oriented Recovery Services, Seeking Safety and Managing & Adapting Practice. I have provided Individual and Group Clinical Supervision to clinicians gaining their hours towards licensure in the state of California for over 10 years. In addition, I have held positions such as Clinical Supervisor, Program Coordinator, Clinical Manager and Child Parent Psychotherapy Lead/Champion.
28 Years Experience
Relational Psychotherapy
Dr. Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
I see myself as an intuitive, creative, informed, and highly trained Clinical Psychologist that provides a safe, nonjudgmental, and transformative environment. Therapy with me fosters a deep sense of engagement and connection, a sense of feeling heard and understood, and clarity where there was previously ambiguity. I have a passion for the importance of relationships, authentic living, self-acceptance, and the complex experiences of those who hold multiple identities. I specialize in hard to talk about topics that are often stigmatized or concealed. I treat clients who are dealing with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, co-dependency, interpersonal problems (i.e., couples therapy, sex therapy), stigma/discrimination, childhood/adult sexual trauma, shame and guilt (among others). I specialize in non-traditional/diverse relationships and sexuality, complex PTSD, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, and the unique stressors of being a creative.
I work well with curious individuals who are motivated to grow, share, be vulnerable, and play in therapy and in their lives. Creativity and curiosity in psychotherapy allows both of us to explore, question, imagine, and reflect on thoughts and experiences with depth and authenticity. Together we explore more flexible ways of thinking and relating to others.
I offer evidence-based therapies from a curious, nonjudgmental philosophy. No matter where you have been, evidence-based therapies focus on changing the now. I strive to help my clients experience the world mindfully, and in accordance with their personal values. Through our work in cultivating an affirming, authentic, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, I provide support while we collaboratively deconstruct what is causing distress in your life and preventing you from being your most effective and authentic self. Individual therapy facilitates insight and growth, becoming more effective at actualizing your values, and building more authentic relationships with yourself and with others.
While there are many forms of therapy you can pursue, my expertise is in time-limited, evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT), the Unified Protocol for emotional disorders, and third wave CBT such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness based interventions. (I do have experience in, and practice, an eclectic arrangement of other modalities as well-- when applicable or specifically requested.) We explore thoughts, beliefs, and understanding, while also prioritizing behavioral processes that focus on your contexts and the functions of how you relate to your internal experiences. CBT is designed to help individuals notice and shift their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to get relief from painful emotions such as anxiety and sadness.
13 Years Experience
Relational Psychotherapy
Gabriela Heigl
Counselor/Therapist, M.S., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
I help clients understand themselves and others better. I utilize, and am trained in, EFT, EMDR and a client centered approach to help clients move through their challenges.
5 Years Experience