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South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Lake Tahoe, California, is a remarkable town nestled in the Sierra Nevada, celebrated for its stunning natural landscapes and diverse community. It serves as a critical hub for tourism and outdoor recreation, attracting visitors year-round, while also grappling with housing affordability and limited employment opportunities in critical sectors like hospitality and retail. These social and economic determinants significantly impact residents' overall well-being, contributing to mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, often exacerbated by the small-town dynamics that can make seeking help feel daunting. The community has recognized these issues, leading to an increase in local mental health resources, including access to counseling and peer support services. As residents navigate their mental health journey, a variety of supportive services are readily available in South Lake Tahoe, encouraging those in need to explore the numerous options outlined in this directory. You are not alone—resources are here to help.

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South Lake Tahoe, CA Therapists
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Karen Joaquin

Karen Joaquin

South Lake Tahoe, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Karen Joaquin is a compassionate and skilled Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), dedicated to supporting teens and adults in navigating life's complexities. With a focus on trauma and PTSD, women's issues, and mood disorders, Karen employs a diverse range of therapeutic techniques, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her eclectic approach integrates cultural sensitivity and strength-based strategies, ensuring that each individual receives personalized care tailored to their unique experiences. Through her commitment to trauma-focused therapy and various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Karen empowers her clients to cultivate resilience and foster healing. She is also trained in Clinical Supervision, guiding licensed supervisors in their professional growth. With a warm and genuine demeanor, Karen helps individuals not only confront their challenges but also embrace their strength and potential for growth.
Specialties
General Mental Health Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma
Marcella Araiza

Marcella Araiza

South Lake Tahoe, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Marcella Araiza is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to providing compassionate therapy for diverse populations, including adults, adolescents, young children, and families. With extensive experience in diagnosing and assessing risks, Marcella is adept at crisis counseling and has helped clients navigate a variety of mental health challenges, including major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, trauma, dual diagnoses, and substance use issues. She effectively facilitates anger management sessions, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and substance abuse process groups. Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, ensuring that her clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Marcella is particularly attuned to issues related to family conflict and opposes behavior, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all her clients, including those within the LGBTQ+ community.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Bipolar Depression Family Stress LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Panic Attacks
Lisa Barker

Lisa Barker

South Lake Tahoe, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Lisa Barker is a seasoned marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and Nevada. She works with children, adolescents, and adults through individual, couples, group, and family therapy sessions. With a background in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Lisa possesses a wealth of skills in crisis management, trauma resolution, life transitions, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, and family conflict. Her therapeutic approach is warm, engaging, and collaborative, focusing on creating a safe environment for clients to explore the dynamics that complicate their lives. Lisa has been privileged to assist a diverse array of individuals across cultural, gender, age, and sexual differences, as well as those facing severe mental illness or developmental delays. She utilizes various therapeutic models, including trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), play therapy, attachment-focused therapy, and psychoeducation. Understanding that in life's journey, individuals have the choice to embrace change or resist it, Lisa encourages seeking support as a beneficial step towards growth. Her enthusiasm and genuine joy in connecting with others foster an effective environment for problem-solving and achieving dynamic outcomes.
Specialties
Family Stress

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