Pam Shore, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Within driving distance of Placerville
Not all problems can be solved quickly, but short-term therapy can have a very positive result. Small changes can bring real relief! Brief? Or in-depth? Consider a free initial phone consultation to discuss your unique situation. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Kevin Fleming Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Grey Matters Intl & Dr. Kevin Fleming(cited expert for NY Times, CNN, Fortune, Sporting News)is all about bold thinking & neuroscience innovation in getting mood/behavior change when shrinking,feel good self-help, and pills aren't cutting it. Indiv/couples/family.
Joan Druckman, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Within driving distance of Placerville
As an experienced psychologist, and couples counselor, I have treated varied and sometimes difficult problems faced by individuals and couples. Together, we develop a plan that involves direction, compassion, and a belief in our ability to make positive change.
Brian Kypta, MA, LMFT 82219
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Within driving distance of Placerville
I help people who are experiencing distress in their important relationships. The process I use gently guides relationships toward greater joy, understanding, trust and satisfaction. Get your relationship to its fullest potential!
Philip Kolba, MA
Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Are you fulfilled by your relationships as you deserve to be? I specialize in online relationship counseling for LGBTQ and hetero clients. By examining your life and relationships with a counselor you can increase your capacity for happiness and success.
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Placerville is a small community of approximately 10,000 residents situated near Sacramento. The city was once known as Old Dry Diggings, which refers to the way gold miners moved dry soil to running water to separate the gold during the Gold Rush in the early 1800s. Later on, the city became known as �Hangtown,� because of the many hangings that occurred there. It wasn't until 1854 that the name Placerville became official. Today, Placerville's economy is more agricultural, with many wineries in the area.1 And while many historical landmarks harken back to the rough and tumble days of the Gold Rush, life today is much quieter for the city's residents.
Mental Health in Placerville
El Dorado County ranks high in terms of overall health as well as health outcomes. The county is the sixth healthiest in the state of California. The county also ranks fifth in terms of positive influences on the health of residents.2 However, this does not mean that mental health issues, substance abuse issues, homelessness and other significant concerns are not present in the county. In fact, many citizens struggle with common behavioral health issues such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
Feelings of grief and loss after the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Placerville residents can find caring and compassionate support at Snowline Hospice. Snowline Hospice offers free grief support groups for those who have lost a loved one in the past 18 months. Eight-week sessions help adults learn how to cope with loss. Family groups provide children, teens, and their parents a place to grieve together. The holidays can be particularly sad after the death of a family member or friend, so Snowline Hospice offers six-week long holiday support groups as well. To learn more about these programs, call 530-621-7820.3
Current Initiatives
Studies show that children who receive early medical and mental health care are healthier, better equipped to learn, and have more success in school. The Children's Health Initiative seeks to improve access to physical and mental health care for families who have children under the age of five. Children can receive dental and vision care, parents can sign up for insurance coverage, and learn about proper child seat safety. Parenting resources are also made available as part of the initiative. Parents can learn about developmental stages their child goes through, as well as effective ways to manage negative behaviors and discipline their children. More information about the initiative is available by calling First 5 El Dorado at 530-622-5787.4
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). Placerville, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placerville,_California.2. University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. (2016). 2013 Rankings - California. Retrieved from http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/states/CHR2013_CA_0.pdf.
3. Snowline Hospice. (2016). Grief Services. Retrieved from http://www.snowlinehospice.org/griefserv.html.
4. First 5 El Dorado. (2017). Children's Health Initiative. Retrieved from http://first5eldorado.com/community-resources-2/healthyaaa/.
Placerville is located in El Dorado County, California. It has a land area of 5.81 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles. The population of Placerville is 10,650 people with 3,939 households and a median annual income of $45,788. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Placerville, CA
Some budgeting needed
While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Placerville, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Placerville may have flexibility or sliding scales