ErikTootell MFT PhD
(530) 848-1544/ (530)406-0812
FAX: (530) 406-0813
Offices in Woodland, Roseville or Davis
Bilingual in Spanish.
Specialties include anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, sexual abuse, addiction, and offender behavior, eating disorders, and compulsive gambling.
A few words about myself as a psychotherapist:
Qualifications: I have been a licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 1993. I have been a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists since before then. I have been licensed as a Clinical Psychologist since 2007. I am trained in EMDR and in Hypnotherapy. I primarily work with people who have anxiety or depression. I have been trained to provide treatment to problem gamblers, and am in the California Office of Problem Gambling referral network. One specialization that I am developing involves the effects of trauma and dysfunction on sexuality. I enjoy working with adult children of possessive parents. I am also able to provide single consultations to professionals and others seeking to improve their memory retrieval for optimal daily functioning. I take CIGNA, Humana, MHN, UBH, Aetna, Blue Shield, and Tri-Care insurance coverage, various EAP’s, and MediCare.
How I work: I use gentle pathways into the unconscious. Gestalt dreamwork enables the client to experience for him or herself the meaning of a dream. I do not impose my own interpretation. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is highly effective for reduction of posttraumatic anxiety, whether the trauma is from childhood or from experiences in adulthood. Hypnosis facilitates dialogue with the unconscious. All of these tools enable the client to digest an appropriate portion of the unconcious’s wisdom, guidance, and healing. I also draw upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and various other modalities to tailor treatment to each client.
Testimonial: I do not request testimonials from clients because I believe it to be unethical. Here is one that was offered to me voluntarily:
I think Erik is a fabulous therapist. He is totally client-centered, with no hidden agendas. He understands and validates all emotions I have about any issue I am dealing with. I find that very healing. He is easy to talk to, and when something is hard to talk about, he is sensitive to that and handles it well. As an added benefit, he has an appropriate sense of humor which I enjoy. He is also easy to get a hold of and is willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. In short, I would recommend him to anyone.