Therapists in 95618

Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or the aftermath of trauma? Do you struggle with painful patterns in your life that persist despite your best efforts toward change? Are you nervous to try therapy because of the expense and exposure? Have strong effort and promising insights in previous therapy failed to bring you relief? Are you struggling with a difficult child or teenager and feeling like your good intentions and best efforts are not reaching them? Traditional, insight-oriented therapy may help with such challenges--but if not, behavioral therapy may help, regardless of success with mental insight and understanding.

The Nexus Station is a health and wellness center for teens and young adults. We offers 3 different types of programs at Nexus. Each program/therapeutic intervention has been specifically designed to meet a need identified within our community. We offer individual and group therapy, health and wellness workshops and mentor programs. The focus at the Nexus Station is the mind body connection. Every program The Nexus Station offers integrates the mind body system in an intentionally active, playful and relational way. Nothing is left out.

Thank you for taking the time to read my page. I have a private practice downtown Davis and Sacramento focusing on relationships. marriage therapy, non-monogamy, and sex therapy. I also offer a collaborative and supportive partnership in addressing relationship trauma, challenges with sex, and sexual trauma. My practice includes individual therapy, brief and long-term therapy, sex therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. It is my belief you will gain the best results taking what you learn in therapeutic sessions and applying it to your life outside of therapy.

When presented with problems we generally try to solve them as best we can with the tools available to us. Usually we're able to do so. However, sometimes this universal human instinct to problem-solve also creates the conditions of our own misery. In trying to "think positive” or "be happy" or "stop worrying," what we're really looking for is control. Yet the more we cling onto this control, the less effective it becomes over time. Not only do we feel worse than before, our lives become smaller and smaller until we feel trapped in a prison of our own creation.

Psychotherapy is one of the best ways to live an examined life, opening doors to a deeper understanding of yourself and to a new way of being in the world. Mindfully tending to your psychological space, each of our sessions will focus on exploring practical answers to everyday problems, resolving fears and uncertainties, improving your life, and discovering how the psyche responds inwardly to overwhelming life events or when life-shattering events destroy outer meaning altogether. Even unavoidable and unpleasant experiences can be a source of psychological freedom.

I enjoy working with many types of concerns and challenges, as well as folks with alternative lifestyles and identities. I have experience working with the Davis community and UCD faculty, staff and students for over 10 years, as well as two years experience working at The Gender Health Center in Sacramento.

As an experienced therapist I am effective working with young adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I address and treat a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, anger, abuse, trauma, and relationships. My approach is tailored to each client's particular needs and issues in a relaxed and nonjudgmental environment. I value my clients greatly and rely on them to let me know what their goals are and work collaboratively to facilitate client growth.

My practice is fluid, relational, and non-judgmental. I work with clients to address the roots of life hardships, including depression, loss, life transitions, and the search for identity. I use evidence-based practices that connect the mind and body, allowing clients to engage in the present and disengage from past and future anxieties.

Justin first noticed his innate desire to connect with others when he was a child. He is board-certified in addictions and co-morbidity; teenagers, adults, and the elderly; and high-acuity clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Justin specializes in understanding unconscious maladaptive thinking and behaviors that lead to depression and anxiety. He helps adults discover and discard old, unhelpful patterns and learn to integrate new ways of thinking and behaving. Justin utilizes psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and existential concepts.

Instead of looking at therapy as uncomfortable & difficult, consider this… we are our strongest when we have the courage to reveal & repair the most vulnerable aspects of ourselves. This is referred to as reframing, looking at a challenging situation in a new light. Let’s build some positive thinking patterns together. Laughing is also very therapeutic for the brain as it releases endorphins which increases focus, helps us integrate thoughts, & stimulates flexible thinking which are all important components of change & healing.

Stress and burnout inevitably impact your relationships and your life. Whether you’re dating, in a committed relationship or recently separated, relationships can be very challenging and confusing. They can require a lot from us and it's not always clear how to navigate them, especially when we're overwhelmed. Career, Relationships, Friendships, Sense of Meaning, Passion and Purpose: Does it all feel hard to navigate? Leaves you wondering, How did I get here and what can I do to learn and grow from it? Therapy is a place where you can explore and find the answers to these questions.

As an ally in the healing process I am committed to honoring your uniqueness. Your experiences, emotions and perspectives are uniquely personal to you - and so are your solutions. By focusing on your strengths and inspirations I help you discover, use and "own" the parts of yourself that are most authentic. Whether you come to therapy seeking relief from identifiable pain or distress, or whether you come to discover something new about yourself, I believe that something in you already knows what you need. I can help you recognize and connect to this innately wise part of you.

I work with individuals and couples who are committed to creating more satisfying relationships through a better understanding of their partners and/or who are struggling with fertility. I also have a special emphasis on working with People of Color.

I am a Harvard-trained psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, and life's challenges. My treatment approach is collaborative, interactive, holistic (examining all factors that affect your functioning), and strength-based (identifying your strengths). I focus on symptom reduction and skills-building to optimize your quality of life. I will work with you to tailor a treatment plan that meets your specific needs and goals. I am bilingual in Vietnamese. My office is located in Midtown and is half a block from the light rail.

Each of us deserve to lead a happy and healthy life. Yet life's challenges can be overwhelming and seem unresolvable. I provide non-judgmental feed-back to help you clarify those challenges, your goals, options and your own inner strengths. Knowing our strengths and making our own choices are steps toward the life we want. My experience includes trauma (such as sexual abuse and other issues specific to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), victims of domestic abuse and/or violence, mood disorders, depression, alcohol and drug issues and those with dual diagnoses.

I believe that we all have an innate desire to become the best person that we can be and we all adjust to difficulties in life in ways that work in the moment but which frequently then become routinized and prevent us from being fully alive and authentic. I work with people to help them sort through what is not working in their lives and help them access deep internal resources so that they are able to experience greater freedom and choice in their lives.