Arndorfer, Cara Ph.D.
Arndorfer, Cara Ph.D.
I work with clients holistically--understanding people as individuals in contexts who hold multiple intersecting identities. My approach is informed by Gestalt therapy, Relational-Cultural therapy, and Mindfulness. I use a strength-based/empowerment, collaborative, non-judgemental approach that is trauma sensitive. I have training in teaching yoga and meditation and have an ongoing personal practice. I often work with clients who are disconnected from their bodies and incorporate somatic and mindful interventions to increase brain/body/mind integration and strengthen inner resources for emotional/nervous system regulation. I'm trained as a generalist and refer clients with significant substance use/dependence to specialists.
I'm currently taking referrals for individual therapy only. I have extensive training around disordered eating and my approach is treatment team centered and emphasizes mindfulness, intuitive eating, and health at every size. I work with the emotional, cognitive, somatic, and behavioral aspects of eating disorders. I co-facilitate a group for women in recovery from disordered eating with Debbie Glander.
I work extensively with clients who identify as Trans*/Gender Non-Binary. I offer assessments and letters related to the current WPATH Standards of Care for healthcare services (e.g., hormone therapy, surgeries). I work extensively with the queer community and with people in a broad range of relationship structures (e.g., open relationships, polyamory).
I'm an out-of-network provider who can provide statements for insurance reimbursement. I offer a limited number of negotiated low fee slots.
Out-of-Pocket Fee:
$130 per session
Gender:
Female
Degree/License:
Ph.D.
City:
Davis
Sacramento
On SHIP Panel:
No
Areas of Expertise:
- Cultural Concerns
- Eating Disorders
- LGB
- Transgender/Intersex
- Trauma and PTSD
- Other
Other Areas of Expertise:
Anxiety, Polyamory
Practice Orientations and Special Techniques:
Group Therapy