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Sonoma County Counseling

We offer in person and telehealth therapy services to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We have therapists trained in EMDR and PCIT therapy speciality treatments.

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Play Therapy

Play is the universal language of children and the Playroom allows them to express what they have difficulty saying with words and work through difficult issues.

Teens

In order for counseling to be effective, Teenagers need to feel that they can express themselves without fear of their confidence being violated. We enjoy this tightrope walk!

Adults

We all find ourselves dealing with situations we did not anticipate and that seem beyond our control. We join you in developing goals & finding a path towards successful resolution.

Meet the Team

Marie Nersesian, LMFT, Owner & Clinical Director

Marie believes in creating a safe space for individuals to be themselves and be accepted no matter what challenges or celebrations are going on in their lives

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Carol Valencia, LMFT, PCIT certified and EMDR trained

I strive to walk alongside my clients in whatever circumstances they find themselves. Together, we set goals and work to reach them. I provide a safe space and listening ear, along with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, to support you in your quest for health and healing.

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Mary Haynes, LCSW

I'm here to help you explore and overcome any challenges you are facing. I believe that no situation is hopeless, and that ultimately we each have the inner strength and wisdom to overcome any obstacles in our path.

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Myron (Mike) Siegel, LCSW

Mike believes relationship drives successful therapy. Using diverse experience, intuition, a solid theoretical background, and humor, he helps clients identify and reach their goals.

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Joe Wheeler, LMFT EMDR trained

Joe brings empathy, humor, and wonder in listening to his client's life story and is honored to be on the journey with them towards health and happiness.

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Verenice Muett, AMFT, PHD Candidate, Certified in Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Certified in Hypnotherapy, EMDR Trained, Fluent Spanish Speaker

Verenice strives for her clients to feel seen, heard, and understood with compassion and gentleness. She often reminds clients to allow themselves to be present and in the moment. She believes that life is a learning experience and counseling can help us to become a better version ourselves one day at a time.

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Shawna Bell, AMFT, PCIT and EMDR trained

I believe in the inner strength of each person, and their ability to recover. I empower clients to make the changes they want in order to reclaim their hopes and dreams, and live their best life. I bring strength, humor, empathy, and compassion to my work, and appreciate people's willingness to share and make meaning of their story.

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Haley Shmidt, AMFT

Haley uses curiosity, thoughtfulness, and creativity to create a safe therapeutic space. Using a wide range of approaches to honor each client’s experiences, Haley works together with her clients in order to cultivate expansion and healing

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Gianna Ambrosio, APCC

Gianna is an advocate for mental wellness who is enthusiastic about working with children, adolescents and families. She uses CBT and psychodynamic techniques to support healing and growth while working to assist clients in finding coping mechanisms for life's stressors. In the therapeutic process, she is authentic and compassionate.

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Marie Rich, AMFT PCIT certified

Marie brings authenticity and empathy to her work to support clients with their own emotional distress by providing them with the right tools. She provides a compassionate approach that will help you on the journey to wellbeing. She believes in helping children to develop skills that support their growth.

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Nanor Vassilian, AMFT

Nanor specializes in substance use, childhood trauma, anxiety, attachment issues, family conflict, parenting, executive dysfunction, codependency. She practices from an integrative, client-centered approach. She utilizes techniques from Holistic Therapy, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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Mariah Girouard, LCSW

Mariah believes that healing and change occur in the context of safety and connection. Her style is gentle, warm, and collaborative

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Mat Burnett, AMFT 139171

I’m an associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works in a humanistic, existential, and relational psychotherapy model.

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Evelyn Meinz, ASW

Coming soon.

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