Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi!
I am Phyllis Trail, LMFT. I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a nursing background. I help clients master life changes, including stress, anxiety, addictions, illness, grief and loss, depression, and other issues. One of my focus areas has been those who are raising OPKs (Other People’s Kids). Another has been Christian Counseling, for those who prefer it.
Our lives have largely been affected by what we adapted to as children, when we learned about life from people around us. Sometimes therapy involves sorting those ideas from what my client really wants, and giving them permission to have that. Other times therapy is more present-day, as we tackle current stressors or issues.
There are many schools or methods of psychotherapy. I take cues from my clients to find ways they can receive help. I rely on my instincts and our relationship to guide us.
I enjoy revealing hope to my clients. I often can see the silver lining that awaits as we venture through hindrances, to reach freedom, peace, and hope. People come to a therapist to sort out problems, to find solutions and ways out.
People need hope. They need love, compassion, and empathy; those are my tools and strengths. When people get insight and permission to be themselves and move forward, their eyes light up and their entire face changes. It’s awesome, being free!
I’m interested in helping you get free. If my description of therapy appeals to you and your needs, contact me. Let’s see what we come up with! You are the expert of your story, and you have many strengths to assist you in overcoming challenges. I honor you for getting started!
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Phyllis Trail is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a nursing background and 27 years of clinical experience to her practice. She supports people navigating major life changes and common mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, illness, grief and loss, depression, sleep difficulties, self-esteem challenges, career struggles, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, and family conflict.
She has developed particular experience working with those raising other people’s children and offers Christian counseling for clients who prefer a faith-informed approach. Her work often involves helping clients distinguish early life adaptations from what they truly want now, and helping them gain permission to choose differently when that is helpful.
Phyllis adapts her methods to the individual, taking cues from each person to determine which therapeutic approaches will be most effective. She relies on clinical intuition and the therapeutic relationship to guide treatment and focuses on practical coping strategies as well as insight.
Hope, compassion, and empathy are central to her practice. She aims to help clients find the silver lining beyond current obstacles and move toward greater freedom, peace, and renewed perspective. Phyllis honors the strengths people bring to therapy and values the moment when increased insight and permission to be oneself lead to visible change.
She is interested in helping people pursue greater freedom and well-being. If her approach resonates, individuals are encouraged to reach out to explore whether her services are a good fit.
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