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Licensed Psychotherapist in Santa Rosa Specializing in EFT
With over two decades of experience, Petaluma Therapy Services has dedicated her career to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve mental wellness through innovative therapeutic approaches. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Art Therapist (ATR), she combines traditional psychotherapy with creative and body-based techniques to address complex emotional challenges. Her practice integrates neuroscience, psychology, and the arts to foster deeper self-understanding and healthier relationships. Toby specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-backed method for strengthening emotional bonds between partners. Her interdisciplinary background includes collaboration with medical professionals to treat severe mental illnesses, ensuring comprehensive care for clients facing conditions like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.Certified by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy, she brings both scientific rigor and artistic sensitivity to her work. Colleagues consistently praise her clinical insight, creativity, and ability to create safe therapeutic environments where clients can explore personal growth. Online therapy options extend her services to clients across California and beyond, removing geographical barriers to mental health support. Her practice reflects a lifelong commitment to nurturing the human spirit through compassionate, evidence-based care.
Services
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Art Therapy
Online Therapy
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in psychotherapy and art therapy
- Certified Emotionally Focused Therapy practitioner specializing in couples counseling
- Interdisciplinary approach combining neuroscience, psychology, and creative arts
- Online therapy available for California residents
- Proven success treating anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges
Associations and certifications
- International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
What people say
Exceptional energy
Safe environment
Very good therapist
Creative approach
Clinical insight
Services
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps couples strengthen emotional bonds through attachment-based techniques. This research-backed approach addresses communication patterns and fosters deeper connection by exploring underlying emotional needs. Ideal for partners seeking to resolve conflicts and rebuild intimacy through structured therapeutic interventions.
Individual Counseling
Personalized therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and life transitions using integrative methods. Combining traditional talk therapy with creative expression helps clients explore emotions non-verbally when words fall short. Tailored treatment plans support individuals navigating major life changes or seeking personal growth.
Art Therapy
Art-based therapeutic techniques access subconscious emotions through creative expression. This non-verbal approach complements traditional counseling by allowing clients to explore complex feelings through visual mediums. Particularly effective for clients who find verbal communication challenging or benefit from tactile therapeutic processes.
Online Therapy
Secure video sessions provide mental health support for California residents regardless of location. This flexible option removes geographical barriers while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness. Ideal for busy professionals or clients in remote areas seeking consistent therapy access.
Life Transitions Support
Specialized guidance helps clients navigate major life events like pregnancy, divorce, or bereavement. Structured support addresses adjustment challenges through both cognitive and emotional processing techniques. Focuses on developing coping strategies for both expected and unexpected life changes.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, individual counseling for adults, and creative art therapy techniques to support emotional expression.
Are online therapy sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure video therapy sessions for California residents, making mental health support accessible regardless of location.
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
How does art therapy work?
Art therapy uses creative expression to explore emotions non-verbally, complementing traditional talk therapy through visual and tactile mediums.
What areas do you serve?
I work with clients in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sebastopol, West County, and Alaska through both in-person and online sessions.
