Wendy Tafolla, LMFT, 126200
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of New Mind Therapy. I enjoy working with people who are ready to see change in themselves and willing to be uncomfortable in order to grow. I see clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma. I am easy to talk to yet challenge clients when needed. I have worked in community mental health and private practice providing therapy to children, teens, adults, and the elderly. I am also a Certified First Responder Counselor. As a wife to a Law Enforcement Officer I know first hand how difficult it can be to balance both a job that is demanding along with personal/family time. I am a culturally competent therapist and understand how difficult it can be to find a therapist that just “gets it.”
I currently work with first responders and non first responders. I work with children (ages 6 and up) teens, and adults. I would love to assist your teen whether they are struggling with peer pressure, bullying, social media, or lack of confidence. I have a very easy going energy that connects well with teens. I also work with adults that struggle with setting boundaries, work and life balance, and parenting. I offer flexible options, including in-person and online sessions, to suit your lifestyle. I offer EMDR therapy sessions. I believe it is a good tool for people struggling with PTSD.
Soy terapeuta matrimonial y familiar con licencia y fundador de New Mind Therapy. Disfruto trabajar con personas que están listas para ver el cambio en sí mismas y dispuestas a sentirse incómodas para poder crecer. He trabajado en salud mental comunitaria y en práctica privada. También soy un consejero certificado en primeros auxilios. Como esposa de un oficial de policía, sé de primera mano lo difícil que puede ser equilibrar un trabajo exigente con el tiempo personal y familiar. Soy un terapeuta culturalmente competente y entiendo lo difícil que puede ser encontrar un terapeuta que simplemente "lo entienda".
Trabajo con niños y adolescentes (de 6 años en adelante), adultos y ancianos. Me encantaría ayudar a su hijo adolescente, ya sea que esté luchando contra la presión de sus compañeros, las redes sociales o la falta de confianza. Tengo una energía muy tranquila que conecta bien con los adolescentes. También trabajo con adultos que luchan por establecer límites, equilibrar la vida laboral y personal y ser padres.
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First Responders/Spouses of First Responders
As a wife and sister to first responders I understand how difficult it can be when a loved one is in a demanding job (for example having to solo parent, decision making, feeling lonely etc.). For first responders it can also be difficult to be present with family due to the intensity of the job and may struggle with sleep, finding work and life balance, and sense of feeling overwhelmed. If this sounds like something you're struggling with give me a call for a free 15 min consultation.
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Children/Teens (ages 6 and up)
Is your child struggling at school? Being bullied? Pressures of social media? Struggling making friends? Have you noticed your child or teen is talkative in the home but maybe shy and timid out of the home? I can assist your child in adapting social skills to increase self confidence. Call for a free 15 min consultation.
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Social Anxiety
Do you find yourself struggling to get out of your head? Overthinking? Or maybe even thinking about an interaction you had with a colleague and worrying whether you said "the right thing." Through therapy we will explore these worries and change these thoughts to lead you to a secure confident person. Call for a free 15 min consultation.
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Depression
Are you lacking motivation? You find yourself now, "getting through the day." Lack of sleep? feeling stuck? feeling irritable more than usual? Through therapy we will explore what is holding you back and how to regain control of your life. Call for a free 15 min. consultation.