It's time to go from where you
are to where you want to be.

Our therapists help you find balance
in the midst of change.

Change is disorienting.

No matter if it’s change for the better or a challenge we never imagined having to face, it can throw everything in life out of balance. If you’re here, it’s because you know there’s more to life than the way you feel today. You’re beyond the point of just surviving day-to-day, and you’re ready to tap into your purpose, turning these life changes into something you can feel in control of and ultimately grow from.

That's exactly what we can help you do

Rebecca Love, PsyD, LCSW

Director, Therapist

Jamie Pepin, ASW

Therapist

Karla Tyson, ASW

Therapist

Jessica Love

Brainspotting Practitioner

We might be a good fit if you:

Need a completely judgment-free space to process everything that’s come with the change you’re experiencing
Have noticed patterns of unhealthy relationships or behaviors and want to build new ones
Want a compassionate therapist who isn’t afraid to challenge you when necessary
Are motivated to gain insight and perspective into yourself and your life that you haven’t considered before

Core Philosophies

Your feelings are important.

When life feels out of control, often our emotions do too. But as uncomfortable as they may be at times, our feelings are not something to be afraid of. They are valid and necessary, serving a purpose that is always worth exploring. We encourage our clients to sit with the emotions they experience, rather than avoid them – because it is through that process that they can learn to trust themselves and their own resilience. At the end of the day, mental wellness isn’t about the absence of uncomfortable emotions, but the skill set to cope with them, confront them, and resolve them.

Acceptance is Liberating.

As humans, we naturally ask why: why we’re dealt a certain hand in life, why those around us act the way they do, why we feel so unsatisfied or anxious. We believe that if we could only find those answers, we would have peace. At Heartwise Therapy we aim to help my clients find peace in spite of these questions. When they come to a place of acceptance of the things they can – and cannot – control, they realize they are capable of being ok, even when the people or circumstances around them don’t change.

Boundaries Bring Freedom.

Our relationships are a cornerstone to our wellbeing. When we are fearful of letting others down, expect others to always know what we want or need, or make ourselves small for others’ comfort, we just end up feeling anxious, insecure, and resentful. This is where boundary-setting has the power to heal and transform the way we relate to others. I help my clients learn how to set loving boundaries that protect their needs and show others how to treat them. Healthy boundaries are the ultimate act of self-love.

Our Promise To You

At HeartWise, we work hard to create a space free of racism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, and hate. All of our staff are committed to doing the ongoing work of anti-oppression. If you feel you have been subjected to any unfair or oppressive treatment, please email zerotolerance@heartwisetherapy.com or contact the Director, Rebecca Love, at 916.474.9325 or rebecca@heartwisetherapy.com.

It's time to go from where you are to where you want to be.