Recovery

Trauma & Recovery

Kindness and Empathy

Research continues to show that the best outcome of the therapeutic relationship occurs when there is empathy. This positive difference fosters the integration of a healthy self-perception and belief. By exploring our past unhealthy behaviors and experiences clients often discover a new way to implement mindful patterns and healthy behaviors. Self trust and is a by product of building new neural pathways that strengthen over time and replace the old self-deprecating beliefs.

Repetition and consistency reinforce these new neural networks and override those that were not filled with choices that reflect love of self and the highest form of living. Many of the therapeutic modalities I use are designed to resolve nervous system deregulation, release body memories, regulate sleep cycles, take healthy risks, and develop healthy and conscious connection's with others. All of these and more, when presented with consistent, kind, and empathetic care, assist the process of neuroplasticity and lasting recovery.

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    Nancy Freitas Lambert, PsyD

    Nancy Freitas Lambert, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist. She grew up riding horses and has spent her life working with horses in many different capacities; cow working clinics, horsemanship clinics, and mostly trail riding. She has been certified as an equine specialist since June 2010 and has been specializing in both individual equine assisted therapy and equine assisted group work. She presented at the 2013 EAGALA International Convention in Brussels.
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    Jillian Hopkins, MA, LMHC

    Jillian Hopkins, MA, LMHC has over 30 years of experience working as a psychotherapist, specializing in integrated health and wellness. After receiving her Masters in Counseling from Pepperdine University, she started a private practice and volunteered in New York City working with individuals and groups living with life challenging illnesses at Manhattan Center of Living founded by Marianne Williamson, and as a group facilitator for Louise L. Hay’s, “You Can Heal Your Life” workshops.
  • Bryan Lambert, BA, C.A.T.C.

    Bryan Lambert, BA, C.A.T.C.

    Bryan Lambert is a certified addiction counselor with over 35 years experience in social services. He spent over 24 years with the Marin County Probation Department where he was a supervisor in the Adult and Juvenile Service Divisions where he managed both drug court and mental health programs. He spent 14 years as a Counselor working directly with troubled youth at Juvenile Hall. After his retirement, he became certified as drug & alcohol counselor and has worked for multiple treatment programs the last 10 years ranging from Helen Vine Detox Center, to his current position as a Counselor/Educator at the Marin County DUI Program.