"…the purpose of psychotherapy is to set people free."
~ Rollo May
A sense of balance, a desire for peace, a quest for calm—these are feelings
for which we all yearn. We are born craving connection with others,
connections with the world around us, and, most importantly, connection
with our self. The stresses and struggles of daily living can erode away the
delicate balance which we seek to maintain, and when we lose this balance
we can sometimes embrace less effective ways of coping with life. This lack
of balance can seem dark, unforgiving, and fearful at times.
However, the good news is this—by exploring the challenges and paradoxes
of daily living, we can utilize the psychological traditions of the past along with the contemporary knowledge of
today to enhance well-being, to increase balance, and to renew harmony in our lives. What a wonderful thing!
Transforming stumbling blocks ~
As a psychotherapist who is grounded in the present and believes that our human capacity for self-awareness
gives us boundless possibilities to experience personal freedom, I am able to guide people safely toward
uncovering and removing the literal and metaphorical stumbling blocks of life and I am also able to facilitate an
increase in one's sense of balance, peacefulness, and calm.
Client-therapist relationship ~
As part of the client-therapist relationship, our work together will be grounded in the present and will be
directed toward a positive goal. As well, our work will be focused on resolving the perceptual and emotional
experiences of life. By bringing together these techniques—being grounded, being positive, being experiential—
the client will be able to engage in effective treatment to resolve various mental health challenges. For more
specific information about treatment focus, please look at the "Carl Sayles, PsyD" link.
For more information regarding treatment options and available resources, please look at the "Resources" links.
The Healing Place has been located in Fair Oaks, California near the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Fair
Oaks Boulevard for over 18 years.
Thank you for your interest. I invite you to look around and if you feel like life is slipping away unfilled, please
consider calling or emailing me.
Carl Sayles, PsyD
"Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes."
--Carl Jung