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TALK THERAPY
EQUINE THERAPY
WHY GROUNDWORK?
VIRTUAL EQUINE
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  • TALK THERAPY
  • EQUINE THERAPY
  • WHY GROUNDWORK?
  • VIRTUAL EQUINE

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  • TALK THERAPY
  • EQUINE THERAPY
  • WHY GROUNDWORK?
  • VIRTUAL EQUINE

Talk therapy: classic, safe, real

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In the office, 50-minute sessions, tailored to your needs

safe

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The best therapy should feel like a conversation, not an interrogation. 

Let's talk, and let's be honest. 

real

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Your experience of the work we do should feel clear and safe. I focus on top-tier care, including cutting-edge treatments, high regard to ethics, and extensive clinical experience. 

about me

These words by Rumi, “You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens”, have driven me headlong into a passion for helping others find meaning and beauty in their brokenness. Our lives can demand much of us, and when the burden becomes too great we may find ourselves lost and disconnected. I am here to help you reconnect, rebuild, and redefine the purposes and hope you have in life, no matter what crossroads you are facing. 


I have over 10 years of clinical experience, working within residential treatment centers, hospitals, 12-step programs, agencies, and private practice. I specialize in teen and young adult issues, anxiety, depression, grief, relational stressors, substance use, trauma, and identity issues. I offer individual therapy for all ages who are experiencing life transitions, and my passion is working with teens and young people. I use an eclectic therapy approach to suite each client in their unique way, and am trained in brainspotting, which is a leading trauma recovery modality.  I also am an EAGALA certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist, and offer experiential therapy with horses as a supplement to traditional talk therapy. Horses have played a profound role in my own life, and I am honored to lead others through their healing with this remarkable experience. 


Things I’m known for in the office: high focus to your needs, creative solutions, accessibility (I use my direct cell for client texts/calls), genuineness, always having tea on hand, and finding humor in life. 


Things I'm known for out of the office: my love of animals (particularly my two dogs, "Alamo" and "Supreme", and my Clydesdale "Neo"), anything to do with nature or country living, and spending the evening listening to music or watching black and white films. 


Call or text me. You are worth getting to know. I promise I will be authentic, professional, and real, as we create and explore your story together. 

your first session

Free Phone Consultation

I want to get to know you. I offer a free 10-20 minute phone consultation prior to any face-to-face session. This will help us both determine some basic goals, expectations, and to see if we are a good fit. 

Sessions are 50-minutes

Unless under unique circumstances, sessions are 50-minutes in length. If you are interested in a different time-length, please discuss alternative options with me. I offer both in-office and Telehealth options.

Individual Therapy

I offer individual therapy at the office, or via Telehealth. My theories and trainings are grounded in person-centered, gestalt, solution-focused, mindfulness, and psycho-dynamic modalities.

EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY

Interrested in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy sessions? Say no more. Drop me a line to find out the next upcoming group that may fit your needs. Our groups and retreats are thoughtfully planned and quality-insured. 

intake session

Your first session will include discussing and signing some paperwork, which will describe the counseling experience, and provide space for you to ask any questions about the process. Together, we will begin mapping your story, looking for patterns, core memories, and unmet needs. 

Payment is due at each session

My rate is $160 for talk therapy. If needed, we will determine together a rate that works for you within my sliding scale, and it will be due at the beginning of each session via cash, check, or card. I am private pay only, and am not in network with any insurance providers at this time. Equine therapy rates vary depending on your needs. 

you will have my direct cell

I intentionally use my direct cell for clients, and believe that this allows a healthy genuineness to the therapeutic experience. We will discuss some boundaries and limitations around this during your first session. 

IT'S NICE TO MEET YOU!

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Amy nava lmft #118631

Roseville, CA, USA

916-412-4259 amy@startgroundwork.com

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