Find a Therapist in Olivenhain, California.

My approach to therapy is warm, caring and straight-forward. I have worked as a psychologist in my Carlsbad private practice for over 22 years. I am fortunate to genuinely love what I do. As people we all experience challenges in our lives that make us feel stuck and alone . Psychotherapy helps us to develop new tools and gain fresh perspectives to successfully understand and manage our personal situations. I mainly specialize in treating depression, anxiety, relationships, stress and grief. Please visit my website: Rakefetbenderly.com for some educational information and effective strategies to reduce symptoms. Call today for a free 20 minute phone consultation and to schedule an appt.

The process of therapy is and should be tailored to each individual's life experience. Research shows that clients in therapy, who seek assistance to deal with a whole range of issues, challenges, thoughts, and emotions, can experience a positive benefit. In our collaborative work, we will complete a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, where we look at many life factors that may be contributing to those challenges for which therapy is being considered. After an assessment, we will have a clearer idea of core values, possible goals and many ideas on designing a flexible plan that is easy to understand and use to bring about the transformation desired.

Psychotherapy can be an intimidating process to start. Beginning work with me, I will ease your concerns, guide you through the steps required to work though your particular problem, and give you actionable steps to take along the way. The first step is making sure we are a good fit and that you are comfortable to go deeper into your current stressors. Let's start with a free consultation to discuss your needs and formulate a plan to get you back to feeling good.

In laymen's terms, psychotherapy is the opportunity to talk about and process your problems or challenges with a trained therapist. Sometimes, we don't need someone to try to fix our problems for us, which is what most of our friends try to do when we talk about them. Sometimes we need someone who will listen and be a sounding board so we can think through and process for ourselves. I want to support you with your goals and your needs and we can make a therapy plan (psychotherapy or other types) that you feel will best suit your needs. Most importantly, I provide that safe environment for you to be able to be vulnerable, talk about, and process whatever is on your heart and in your mind.