HOPE Counseling is here to meet the needs of the community. We offer compassionate, professional, focused therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We can help with a variety of challenges we all face such as, anxiety, depression, infidelity, addictions issues, co-dependency, and more. We offer a relaxed environment where you can feel safe and comforted while working towards the life you desire. We are available in Sacramento, Folsom, and Roseville and offer evening and weekend appointments. Additionally, HOPE Counseling Center accepts victim witness compensation insurance and some LMFT staff take ComPsych insurance.

There are times in our lives where circumstances can become overwhelming, and it can help to talk things through. I am an empathetic listener willing to help you on the collaborative journey of sorting out personal issues or improving relationships by using the therapeutic process. By providing a place of safety and comfort, we can work through whatever challenges you are currently facing, using an approach that works best for your needs.

Sometimes we come to a point in life when we need to pause and look at what is going on in our lives. Maybe you're overwhelmed with family conflict, life transitions, stuck in relational problems or you are ready to heal emotional wounds. The answer to a better sense of self, healthy relationships, overall well being and peace is gaining insight to these feelings of confusion, anxiety, anger, sadness and grief. With my experience and emphatic connective skills, I will help you to look deeper to gain clarity, perspective and direction to promote harmony and life balance.

The human mind is vast and varied. “Normal” is a setting on a dryer. We have a passion for people and their uniqueness. No two situations are the same. Working with compassion and care, We approach mental health with an individually tailored style, looking in depth at what makes you, you. We specialize in bringing relief from depression, anxiety, and personality issues and approach the issues with compassion and excellence.

Deciding to seek therapy is a difficult and personal decision that I take very seriously. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process in which therapist and client work together to develop a relationship of trust and safety. I am a compassionate, energetic, and empathetic professional and have a strong commitment to the individuals and families with whom I work. I am dedicated to helping you understand the challenges you or your loved one is facing and to developing a plan of action to better support you through these challenges.

Congratulations for reaching out! Do you want lasting change? Quickly? My approach is solutions based, My many years of experience has given me the ability to identify the deepest underlying issue and help you resolve it. My experience has shown me that every problem has a solution. I work with individuals and couples. My style is direct, warm, and friendly. It is common for clients to say, "I wish I had found you years ago."

The Eating Disorder Collaborative provides evidence-based treatment to individuals with eating disorders by professionals who specialize in the treatment of eating disorders. Co-founders Ariel Whitlock, LMFT, CEDS, NCC and Terryann Sanders, LMFT, CEDS work together with clinicians in our community to provide holistic outpatient care to individuals with eating disorders and their families. In addition, we strive to be a resource to our community in an effort to help educate parents, teachers and clinicians in eating disorder prevention and treatment.

Everyone desires to live their "best life" but when faced with challenges, struggles, or set backs, it can often feel as though achieving that goal is impossible! Feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, anger, low self-esteem, or lack of purpose can negatively affect our thoughts and feelings, consequently shaping false perceptions of ourselves and life. My goal is to guide you through increased self-awareness, insight, connection, and coping skills, so you may experience greater joy and happiness within yourself and relationships.

As a professional that spent 10 years as a police officer, I understand the difficulties that come with taking the time to care for yourself. Being able to open up and share life events that cause anxiety, depression, restlessness, anger, PTSD, and fear are barriers that are hard to overcome. Building trust and feeling safe are not easy things to do but are necessary for healing emotional wounds suffered by exposure to life's challenges. Holding on to these emotions only breeds conflict in one’s professional and personal life.

I have been a therapist in private practice for more than 25 years. People come to me for help and guidance with a variety of issues from depression and anxiety to relationship problems or life transitions. In a safe, empathic setting, I provide tools for change and growth. Everyone comes into my practice with a unique set of strengths as well as obstacles to change. I work with clients to tailor strategies for change that will work for them. Some people are looking for help in a crisis, others seek healing from old wounds or pain in relationships.

I assist people in finding ways to triumph over the difficulties of living in healthy relationships. Having had a Canadian mother and lived in four distinct regions of the United States as well as Germany before coming to California I draw from my multicultural life experiences which also encompass 41 years of marriage, 4 adult children and Hi Tech work for 25 years. Growing up with a loving, but work-obsessed father has prepared me to assist with fathering issues. I am trained in EMDR/trauma therapy and Certified in Addiction Treatment, Prepare & Enrich Counseling and CBT TEAM Therapy.

Please note: I am no longer accepting clients at this time. Background: I have provided family, couples and eating disorder services in the greater Sacramento area for almost 15 years. As someone in recovery myself, I understand the need for effective treatment, provided in a safe and healing environment. To that end, I have obtained extensive training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and completed my certification in Family-Based Treatment, an evidenced-based treatment for adolescents. My passion for family work and experiential, hands-on exercises help clarify complex family issues and create an environment where healing occurs.

Life can be challenging, and sometimes we can feel inadequate in dealing with life struggles that come our way. Sometimes we feel like we've tried everything, but for some reason we still feel stuck despite our best efforts. Although there are times in our lives when we feel great, there are also times in our lives when we feel hopeless, anxious, depressed, or even lost. Sometimes, we can pinpoint why we feel this way, and other times, these feelings seem to just come upon us for no apparent reason. Both can make life incredibly difficult.

Sometimes we want change because we are suffering, or stuck, or we’d like to be happier. Maybe we’d just like to be a better partner or a better parent. Regardless of the motivation, the work is to become the best version of ourself, i.e. a fully functioning adult. Old habits, reactions,emotions, and limiting beliefs keep us repeating old patterns. Recognizing and healing the wounds that underly the patterns frees us to know what is best for ourself. And when we know that we can move forward and we are able to be generous in relationships with those we love.

For 25+ years I have worked with people who have gotten off track and want to feel more comfortable. If you want to be happier, it can be helpful to get some input from someone who doesn't have an agenda for you, other than your happiness. I work with people who have gotten off track, who want to feel more comfortable in their own skin, at peace and able to experience joy and happiness. I facilitate practical problem-solving processes to lead to self discovery, allowing you to create the life you really want. If you could use some support and assistance to get what you need, know that you don't have to go through this alone.

Now, today, it is your time: Be like the teens, who finally feel fully understood. Or the adults, who really need an attentive guide during a possible “mid-life crisis.” Or be like the lost souls, who got off track but were able to discover something even better. Or the myriad of folks who dive deeper with Brainspotting to heal their hidden trauma. Or the thousands of "angry people,” who use Art and Sand Tray Therapy to grow a level of self-respect that everyone can see, and appreciate. LET’S CREATE A SPACE OF TRUST SO THAT YOU CAN SAFELY HEAL. My work begins with some assessment and some emotional first aide, and then...

I provide a compassionate, emotionally-attuned space for clients to understand how earlier life experiences have influenced their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I assist clients in identifying learned habits that stand in the way of the life they desire. I work collaboratively with clients to promote greater emotional resiliency and the ability to constructively deal with life's challenges resulting in more joy and fulfillment. I work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, grief, low self-esteem, sexual identity issues, gender issues, relationship difficulties and life transitions.

Have depression, fear, or anxiety been keeping you from living the kind of life you desire? Are you seeking to heal the effects of a past trauma, or change old behavior patterns that seem to be getting in your way? I have successfully helped individuals facing these challenges to experience a greater sense of peace and well-being, and to achieve their personal, relationship and professional goals. Clients often describe feeling a more positive sense of themselves and their life choices as a result of our work together.

Welcome! Individual Adult and Couple’s Therapy. EMDR therapy for Adults seeking help with: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Dissociative Disorders. In addition, I work to help you with Stress Management, Self-esteem, Family-of-origin issues, and Grief. Comprehensive assessment at intake. I utilize my skills as an educator and Clinical psychology trained in Attachment, Development, Learning & Behavior, and Family-of-origin issues to assess your unique skills. I utilize the Evidence-based treatments of EMDR, Psychodynamic therapy, and CBT plus the adjunct therapies of Sandplay and Mindfulness techniques.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in coping with crisis, chronic stress, anxiety, ADHD and insomnia. I provide telehealth therapy to all California residents and consultations across the US regarding the management of ADHD and eliminating insomnia. I provide flexible scheduling to work around your schedule and to help parents who may now be faced with juggling child care and working from home. I provide in-person services to the community of Roseville, including the surrounding areas of Rocklin, Granite Bay, Auburn, Folsom, and Sacramento.