I work with adults struggling with a wide range of challenges including loss of relationships, life transitions and disappointments, and personal problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma. Together, we'll create a safe space where you'll gain insight and perspective into thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are no longer work
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Maybe you’re constantly on edge, unable to switch off—or so drained you’ve stopped caring altogether.
Burnout and workplace anxiety aren’t just draining—the
I am able to create a safe space where clients have the opportunity to explore and know themselves more deeply. I have always had a natural capacity to understand people of different backgrounds from my own. This ability allows me to build a unique therapeutic relationship with each client. It is an honor to work with people as they explore their v
All of us have experienced loss, anger, loss of control, impulsiveness, and communication problems. If these experiences are discussed in a safe environment with a competent therapist, they can be used to mature and create the life we want. If ignored with distractions such as overwork, alcoholdrugs, food, sex, and internetTV, unresolved issues c
My approach to therapy is built on a couple of core premises that I have found time and again. The first is: disconnection from our own personal wisdom and power makes us deeply unhappy. Being unhappy fosters undermining beliefs, which then leads us to act in ways that are hurtful to ourselves and others around us. For example, when we experience
Life is hard on a good day, then we have trauma. Depression, anxiety, avoidance, hopelessness, despair, isolation..there are a million different ways people respond to trauma; The way you respond to trauma is unique to you. You've already come so far in this process which shows how resilient, brave, courageous, and determined you are. Let us kn
Are you feeling stressed? Do you wake up moody? Is your anger affecting your loved ones? Has your addiction isolated you? Is your relationship suffering?
You can feel better and enjoy your life. Sometimes you just need a bit of guidance to find tools and techniques that help you. I shine a light on your toolbox so that you can find it and the r
I use a respectful, non-judgmental approach in helping individuals navigate many of life's challenges, including relationships, communication, anxiety, self-worth, shame, neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism), chronic pain and chronic illness, as well as medical trauma, intimacy, sex, and sexuality. I am an EMDR certified clinician and offer weekly EM
Are you living with past trauma or navigating a significant life transition? Feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed as a result?
Maybe a relationship has ended or a new phase of life has just begun, or perhaps you’re living with the long-term effects of abuse, assault, chronic health conditions, or another traumatic experience. You may f
Hi there! My name is Dr. Melina Foden, I am the founder and clinical director of Sentir Therapy. I specialize in providing collaborative, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5-25 and their caregivers in California. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I use my strong clinical background to select developmentally a
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