Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Center in El Dorado Hills
Founded in 2020, The Path Wellness Center provides personalized mental health therapy blending somatic healing, trauma work, hormone-informed care, and relational therapy. Our team of licensed therapists and holistic practitioners specializes in treating trauma, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), anxiety, and relationship challenges through evidence-based modalities like Brainspotting and EMDR. We prioritize creating inclusive spaces where clients feel seen and heard, offering both in-person sessions at our El Dorado Hills location and online therapy across California.Our approach emphasizes human connection as the foundation for healing, with practitioners bringing decades of combined experience in psychotherapy, coaching, and energy healing. We serve individuals, couples, and families seeking authentic growth through compassionate, client-centered care.
Services
Trauma Therapy
PMDD Counseling
Couples Therapy
Brainspotting
EMDR Therapy
Reiki Healing
Family Therapy
Anxiety Support
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed therapy with certified Brainspotting practitioners
- Our team includes specialists in PMDD and premenstrual disorders
- We combine somatic healing with evidence-based clinical approaches
- We provide both in-person and online therapy across California
- Our therapists bring decades of combined experience in holistic mental health
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment using evidence-based modalities like EMDR and Brainspotting to process past experiences. Our therapists help clients rebuild emotional resilience and develop coping strategies for trauma-related symptoms. Combines somatic awareness with cognitive approaches to address both mind and body impacts.
PMDD Counseling
Expert counseling for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual exacerbation (PME). Integrates hormone-informed care with cognitive behavioral techniques to manage mood symptoms. Focuses on symptom tracking, emotional regulation, and improving quality of life during menstrual cycles.
Couples Therapy
Relational therapy to strengthen communication and resolve conflicts in partnerships. Uses emotionally focused techniques to rebuild trust and connection. Addresses patterns of disconnection while fostering mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving for lasting relationship improvements.
Brainspotting
Neurobiological therapy accessing the brain's self-healing capacity through eye position tracking. Treats trauma, anxiety, and emotional blocks by processing stored memories. Combines mindfulness with bilateral stimulation to facilitate deep emotional release and nervous system regulation.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma recovery. Uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their emotional impact. Follows standardized protocols to address past experiences, present triggers, and future responses in a structured therapeutic framework.
People
Kimberly Ciardella
Founder, Psychotherapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with doctorate in psychology specializing in trauma and PMDD. Combines clinical expertise with intuitive healing approaches. Professor of marriage and family therapy with 15+ years experience in mental health.
Natalee Gaddini-Birdwell
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with background in victim advocacy. Specializes in creating inclusive therapeutic spaces. Uses compassionate, client-centered approach to support healing from trauma and relationship challenges through evidence-based practices.
Jen Viscidy
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist integrating neuroscience background with mental health practice. Focuses on self-discovery and purpose through compassionate therapy. Combines 15 years veterinary medicine experience with 10+ years in psychotherapy practice.
Scott Van Voris
Holistic Practitioner
Brainspotting practitioner and energy worker with corporate leadership background. Uses integrative approach combining coaching, meditation, and Reiki. Specializes in helping clients connect with inner wisdom through holistic healing modalities and trauma recovery techniques.
Mallory Freeman
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist emphasizing relational lens in therapy. Specializes in helping clients navigate identity through cultural and social contexts. Offers empathetic space for self-exploration using strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you treat?
We specialize in trauma recovery, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), anxiety, relationship challenges, and holistic mental health through evidence-based therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide online counseling throughout California using secure telehealth platforms for individual, couples, and family therapy sessions.
What therapy approaches do your practitioners use?
Our therapists use integrative approaches combining trauma-informed care, somatic healing, cognitive behavioral techniques, and relational therapy tailored to each client's unique needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule a free consultation through our Simple Practice Portal or contact us directly at (916) 538-1683 to begin your healing journey.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, all our primary therapists hold active California licenses in marriage and family therapy with specialized certifications in trauma treatment and holistic healing modalities.
