Folsom Psychologist Helping Adults, Teens, and Children Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma

Most people who contact a psychologist are not simply looking for temporary relief. They want their lives to meaningfully change.

I am Forrest Talley, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly four decades of experience. I work with adults, teenagers, children, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and painful patterns that keep repeating.

My approach is active, practical, and evidence-based. It begins with the understanding that many people learned ways of navigating life and relationships during childhood that were once protective or necessary. Over time, however, these lessons can become automatic “old scripts” that no longer work well in adult life.

A person may learn not to trust, never to show weakness, to avoid conflict, to please everyone, to expect rejection, or to measure personal worth through achievement. These patterns may once have helped someone cope with difficult circumstances, but later they can interfere with confidence, emotional well-being, intimacy, and healthy relationships.

Therapy can help you identify these old scripts, understand how they developed, and replace them with healthier and more effective ways of living.

My goal is not simply to help you manage what is holding you back. It is to help you overcome it.

Start With a Conversation

You do not need to decide today whether to begin therapy. A free telephone consultation gives you an opportunity to briefly describe what is happening, ask questions, and determine whether my approach may be a good fit for you or your family.

Call (916) 790-5138 to request a free consultation.

My office is located in Folsom near the Palladio at Broadstone, between Iron Point Road and Blue Ravine Road. It is approximately 10 to 20 minutes from El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, and Roseville.

If you prefer not to drive to my office, or that is not possible, I work with patients both locally and throughout California via telehealth.

Below is a link to the No Surprise Act

https://www.apaservices.org/practice/legal/managed/good-faith-estimate-notice.pdf