Therapy in South Lake Tahoe, California
In-person therapy for individuals and couples in South Lake Tahoe and nearby communities.
EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Insurance Accepted
*including Medicare & Medi-cal
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL Therapy AVAILABLE
Is this really what “doing okay” looks like?
You wake up, get through the motions, and tell everyone you’re fine. Maybe you even believe it sometimes.
You miss feeling like yourself. You miss the ease, the laughter, the sense that you were really living your life instead of managing it. You’ve tried to shake it off, to focus on the good, but something still feels off.
You deserve more than survival mode. Visit us for therapy in South Lake Tahoe or connect online anywhere in California.
We Are Here To Support You In South Lake Tahoe
Big changes, relationship stress, parenting struggles, or a deep sense of loss can leave you feeling alone and unsure where to turn. Therapy in South Lake Tahoe offers a place to talk, breathe, and find steady ground again.
Our team supports people working through:
- Anxiety or panic
- Overwhelm and Burnout
- Life Transitions and Uncertainty
- Depression or Loss of Motivation
- Trauma or PTSD
- Body Image or Self-Esteem Issues
- Relationship Challenges
- Postpartum Stress or Mood Changes
- Grief or Loss
We’re here to help you reconnect, heal, and build a life that feels more like yours again.
A Balanced Life Tahoe Truckee Therapy
Our South Lake Tahoe Therapy Services
EMDR Therapy
Work through traumatic events, take control of negative thoughts, and start living with greater ease
Gottman Method
For couples who want to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and build deeper trust and connection.
EFT Couples Therapy
For couples who want to feel more secure, rebuild emotional closeness, and create a stronger, more loving bond.
Trauma Therapy
For those who have survived, or are surviving, abuse, domestic violence, or other traumatic events.
Anxiety Therapy
For those that want to quiet their mind and live with more calm and confidence.
Depression Therapy
For those who want to regain the ability to care about the people and things that matter most to them.
Postpartum Issues
If you’re struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety or other challenges related to pregnancy and birth.
Eating Disorders & Healthy Eating
For those who struggle with anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating, or who engage in compulsive eating habits.
Grief & Loss Counseling
For those who have lost a loved one or who are closing a chapter in their lives we can help.
Online Therapy
For those who want flexible, secure therapy from the comfort of home, available to anyone across California.
Medication Management
For those who may benefit from support with medications, we can assess, prescribe, and monitor to help improve your well-being.
Stacey Stahl
Clinical Director and Supervisor
ABOUT US
Why A Balanced Life Tahoe Truckee Therapy?
We believe you are the expert of your life and we are here to support the solutions that will work for you.
Whether you need help coping with daily stress or you have experienced trauma, we will look at your history, your situation and your challenges to determine how best to help you succeed.
We draw from a variety of evidence-based methodologies and together we choose an approach that is most effective for getting to the core of the problem.
Our office is a safe place in which you can discuss your thoughts and feelings without judgment or criticism.
We support your journey to make changes that will give you the freedom to live more fully.
Creating Connections That Are:
Respectful
Empathetic
Responsive
Collaborative
Authentic
Our Approach
How Therapy In South Lake Tahoe Works
Discover
We learn about you and your story to help identify the barriers and past events that are keeping you from moving forward.
Process
Together, we’ll focus on shifting the patterns that keep you stuck so you can move forward with more clarity and calm.
Heal
We assess your progress often throughout your journey and make the adjustments we need to help you stay focused on the changes that matter most to you.
Meet Our Team
Find The Right Fit For You
Our therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and wellness professionals are available for in-person services in South Lake Tahoe. Online services are available across California.
Questions About Therapy In South Lake Tahoe
Do you offer therapy to Nevada residents?
Yes. Our South Lake Tahoe office provides in-person therapy sessions in Tahoe for California residents and virtual sessions for clients in both California and Nevada. Whether you’re nearby in Tahoe, across the state line in Reno, or living elsewhere in the region, we can connect with you online.
Do you accept insurance for therapy in South Lake Tahoe?
We do. A Balanced Life Tahoe Truckee Therapy is in-network with most major insurance plans, including Anthem Medi-Cal and Blue Shield of California. If you’d like to confirm coverage before your first appointment, you can fill out our insurance verification form, and we’ll share your session details and cost ahead of time.
How does your co-pay work?
Your copay is due at the time of your session, and we take care of billing your insurance directly. You won’t need to submit forms or wait for reimbursement. We handle all of that for you so you can focus on what matters.
How long does it take to start feeling better?
That depends on what brings you in and what you’d like to work on. Some people feel lighter after a few sessions once they have space to talk and feel understood. For deeper healing, therapy can take more time. Your South Lake Tahoe therapist will move at your pace and check in regularly to make sure you’re supported along the way.
Do you offer child therapy in South Lake Tahoe?
Yes. We have therapists in South Lake Tahoe who specialize in supporting children and families. We take a whole-child approach that looks at how emotions, behavior, and relationships work together to help kids grow in confidence and connection both at home and at school.
Can you help my partner or my kids, too?
Absolutely. We offer therapy for couples and families using a collaborative, attachment-based approach that helps everyone feel seen and understood. We’ll match each family member with the therapist who’s the best fit for their needs.
How To Get Started
Ready to get started? You can book an appointment or a free consultation directly online using the button below. Not all of our therapists are available for free consults.
Is the therapist you’re hoping to book with full? Click the button below to register for our waitlist. We’ll contact you when their availability opens up.
Send us a message!
Have questions about therapy? Looking to get added to a therapist’s waitlist? Send us a message and our team will be in touch!
When holding it together starts to wear you down,
A Balanced Life
Tahoe Truckee Therapy
We’ll help you slow down, reconnect, and start feeling like yourself again.