Kathleen Boyd, a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience, specializes in helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges. She addresses issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties, working with children as young as five, teens, and adults. Kathleen is committed to creating a safe space, infused with humor and understanding, allowing her clients to express their unique struggles and strengths. Her innovative approach includes various therapy modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and expressive arts, providing tailored solutions for each client. With a special focus on the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and those who may feel out of place, Kathleen empowers kids and their parents to develop coping strategies and find joy amidst difficulties. Her empathetic, problem-solving attitude fosters lasting change, ensuring that clients embrace their positive traits while addressing their challenges.

Dr. Anna Lewis is a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, who specializes in working with introspective and thoughtful individuals open to exploring new perspectives on their beliefs and emotions. She addresses concerns such as challenging relationships with parents, life transitions, relationship struggles, depression, and existential questions surrounding identity and purpose. Her warm and collaborative approach allows Dr. Lewis to tailor her sessions based on each client's feedback, ensuring that the most relevant topics are explored. Guided by values of respect, openness to difference, and genuine care, she helps her clients uncover the deeper thoughts and feelings that shape their worldview and influence their lives. Through this process of self-understanding, individuals can initiate profound and lasting change. Dr. Lewis commends those who have the courage to seek therapy and recognizes the significance of prioritizing emotional needs. She welcomes conversations about how she can assist individuals in navigating their specific challenges and is open to answering questions regarding her therapeutic methods.

Rayne Caldwell-Barr Panizo, MA, LMFT, is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist who understands that reaching out for support for oneself or one's family is a pivotal first step toward achieving a sense of empowerment and happiness. She offers compassionate guidance to families, helping them find balance amidst the chaos of everyday life. Rayne actively listens and collaborates with her clients, aiding them in uncovering their inner strengths. Her expertise lies in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, while also providing essential support to parents throughout the therapeutic journey. Rayne's mission is to amplify the voices of young people, especially when they struggle to express their feelings or thoughts. With a holistic and strength-based approach tailored to each unique family dynamic, she fosters insight and teaches invaluable coping strategies that can greatly benefit children and adolescents. The opportunity to support families in navigating their emotional landscapes is a privilege Rayne cherishes deeply.

Megan Eierman is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MA, LMFT) based in Napa County, known for her engaging and interactive approach to psychotherapy. She provides in-depth therapy for individuals, couples, and teenagers, focusing on a variety of challenges, including anxiety, relationship issues, and depression. Drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories, Megan synthesizes education, personal growth, and psychological treatment. She has undergone specialized training at The Couples Institute with Ellen Bader, emphasizing the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and integrating principles of Attachment Theory into her practice. Megan's warm and compassionate demeanor creates a safe space for clients, fostering healing and personal development.

Mary Elizabeth Emmy Clausen is a compassionate marriage and family therapist, dedicated to supporting struggling teenagers and their families. She understands how challenging it can be when a teen seems anxious, withdrawn, or unlike themselves, leaving parents feeling worried and fatigued. Mary helps adolescents set meaningful goals, improve their emotional well-being, and uncover their true identities. With a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy earned in 2010, her journey began when she realized that teenagers faced complexities she needed to address further. Since then, she has played a pivotal role in helping both parents and teens enhance their understanding of one another, leading to reduced anxiety, increased confidence, and better decision-making skills. If you are seeking a deeper connection with your teenager, Mary is here to guide you both on this transformative journey.

Gena Gear, EdS, is a dedicated therapist specializing in helping families uncover their child's potential for learning and healthy development. She guides children in celebrating their strengths while learning to engage effectively with their brains. Through her expertise, children gain insight into how they learn best, improve their communication skills, and explore fulfilling life experiences. Gena provides comprehensive evaluations through a neuropsychological lens, revealing individual strengths and offering targeted strategies to navigate challenges. With her background in counseling children, as well as her experience working in schools and with special education, Gena creates meaningful interventions that illuminate paths forward for families. For those seeking a deeper understanding of their child, Gena Gear at Hearts and Minds of Napa is a compassionate ally committed to fostering growth and development.

Alison Helen Krebs Brown, a skilled marriage and family therapist (LMFT), encourages those seeking assistance to recognize their bravery in taking the first step towards healing. With over 12 years of experience in psychotherapy, Alison works with a diverse population facing a range of mental health challenges. Her clients include adults, transitional age youth, and seniors dealing with various diagnoses and difficult issues. Alison fosters a confidential, compassionate, and safe therapeutic environment, where the focus is on collaborative goal-setting to help individuals build the lives they desire. Utilizing an integrated approach that includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed techniques, humanistic, and solution-focused therapy, Alison places a strong emphasis on learning and cultivating mindfulness throughout the therapeutic journey.

Annette Henke is a compassionate and skilled Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, certified as an LCSW and ACHP-SW. With her extensive experience, Annette works with teens, adults, and elders facing various challenges, including relationship issues, chronic illness, and emotional disturbances. She employs a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Trauma-Focused therapy, and Family Systems therapy, to create a tailored approach for each individual or couple. Annette's commitment to culturally sensitive practices ensures that her therapy resonates with clients from varied backgrounds. As a relational therapist, she is dedicated to fostering healing and personal growth within families and couples, guiding them toward fulfilling relationships and improved emotional well-being. Through her warm and empathetic presence, Annette empowers her clients to embrace life's challenges and cultivate resilience.

Tracy Hesse, MA, LMFT, is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist who believes that everyone has innate strengths and the potential to thrive in life. She is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate overwhelming challenges and life transitions, recognizing these moments as opportunities for healing and growth. Tracy employs a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive approach, integrating attachment and systems perspectives to examine the issues impacting her clients. With experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across all life stages, she utilizes a variety of therapy types, including Expressive Arts Therapy and a blend of theoretical approaches with evidence-based practices. By engaging clients in exploring past traumas, narratives, and current challenges, Tracy helps them to redefine their experiences, change patterns, and progress toward a more fulfilling life and healthier relationships. Her collaborative style includes offering both brief and long-term treatment options tailored to the individual, while also providing referrals to supportive resources. Tracy is committed to fostering collaboration with schools, agencies, and other health care professionals to ensure comprehensive care, supporting her clients in achieving their full potential.

Amelia Hughes, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who works with clients from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. She understands the challenges people face in relationships, self-doubt, and the pressures of work and school. Her clients aspire to achieve self-love and acceptance, envisioning a bright future marked by thriving health and freedom. They seek peace, love, satisfying relationships, and recognition from others. Amelia is committed to being a supportive partner on their journey, helping them realize their goals through a client-centered, strength-based approach in a warm, non-judgmental, and encouraging environment. With extensive experience in guiding adolescents and individuals struggling with substance use, she effectively employs motivational interviewing alongside compassion-fueled practices to meet clients where they are without any expectations. Whether addressing anxiety, bullying, or the everyday pressures faced by school-aged children, Amelia creates a safe space where clients feel heard and understood. Her support, warmth, and empathy empower individuals to cultivate their strengths and enhance their mental health.

Linda Ibitz is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 25 years of experience in supporting children and their families. Her extensive work includes helping children in foster care, families formed through adoption, and individuals with histories of trauma, including domestic violence, abuse, and neglect. Linda has a particular expertise in working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who experience anxiety or other mental health challenges. Her experience encompasses assisting families going through separation and divorce. Dr. Ibitz employs modern developmental, relational, and trauma-informed models to guide her therapeutic assessments and interventions. She specializes in working with young children ages 0-6 and their families who encounter high levels of stress, trauma exposure, grief, loss, or disruptions in relationships. Furthermore, she offers valuable support to adopted children of all ages and any member of the adoption triangle, including birth parents and adoptive parents, by helping them understand their child's behaviors and emotions. Linda focuses on recognizing individual strengths and the vital role of relationships in fostering child development and enhancing the parent-child bond. She holds specialized training in Circle of Security Parenting, Adoption Competency, and Child Parent Psychotherapy, and is recognized in California as an Infant, Family, and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist for ages 0-5.

Jennifer Inman Hampton, an experienced Clinical Social Worker and therapist (LCSW), is dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through life's challenges. Her supportive approach helps clients navigating various issues, including marital and premarital concerns, mood disorders, and the complexities surrounding pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility. Recognized for her expertise in trauma and PTSD, Jennifer offers culturally sensitive therapy tailored to the unique needs of singles, couples, families, and elders. Her services encompass coaching and education on resilience, emotional disturbances, life transitions, grief, and parenting, ensuring that clients are empowered on their journeys of healing. With a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Gottman Method, Jennifer fosters a compassionate space for exploration and growth. Whether through face-to-face sessions, virtual meetings, or outdoor settings, she is committed to supporting her clients as they seek to enhance their well-being and relationships. Acknowledging that the search for a therapist can feel daunting, Jennifer encourages open conversations, aiming to build trust and guide individuals towards the support they truly deserve.

Tiffany Iverson, MA, is a dedicated therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of life and relationships. She understands that life can sometimes become overwhelming—whether it's due to increased anxiety, feeling stuck, or facing challenging transitions. Her empathetic approach creates a safe space where clients can explore their feelings of loneliness and build a more fulfilling lifestyle that aligns with their true hopes. Tiffany believes it's vital for individuals to strengthen their relationship with themselves, which will ultimately enhance their connections with others. Viewing humans as inherently social beings, she emphasizes the importance of healthy relationships in the healing process. With her extensive experience in various therapeutic modalities, including the Gottman Method and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Tiffany is equipped to guide her clients through their unique journeys toward lasting positive change. She aims to establish realistic goals and expectations, offering both short-term and long-term support. Tiffany is genuinely grateful to be part of this transformative process, believing that the hardest step—deciding to seek help—has already been accomplished.