"Hi, I am Karen and I enjoy therapeutic work with individuals, couples and families. Although I work with a number of mental health issues I especially enjoy working with depression, anxiety, grief, emotional trauma, self-loathing, self-esteem, shame and spirituality. As a therapist my goal is to help clients live to their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While together we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to help you better understand and resolve the problems you currently face."

"Life is filled with transitions that often present us with fears which can hinder our growth. We can make these challenges easier to overcome if we practice courage - the courage to be vulnerable, to truly feel difficult emotions, to make healthy choices and live with intent. Experiencing these emotions in a safe and accepting environment can help us move beyond old wounds, patterns and places in our lives where we've become stuck. With compassion and unconditional acceptance, our journey towards becoming an authentic individual is possible."

"I provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families in a warm and supportive environment. I strongly believe in the power of the human connection and have seen beautiful healing, change and growth in that space. I am honored to join and walk with my clients on their path to inner peace. We all hold the strength within ourselves to overcome and persevere during life's challenges and I aim to help clients identify and realize that potential within themselves. I use multiple treatment modalities and techniques, with the therapeutic relationship being at the heart of all my work."

"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."

"Feeling unhappy and sad with your life these days? Or, is your relationship not working like it used to? I CAN HELP! I can teach you how to take control of your emotions and start feeling good about yourself and your life. I can teach you communication skills that can help your relationship feel intimate and loving again."

"Parenting is very difficult! Being a kid these days is not easy either! I understand that sometimes you need to just problem solve and learn tools. I partner with you to help your family mend important relationships, learn healthier coping skills, add some positive strategies, and live without self harm. I understand that sometimes people can get blindsided by emotional pain and can make terrible choices. As your therapist I hope to help you untangle the mess so you and your loved ones can rebuild trust and start living positively again."

"I specialize in working with children, adolescents and families. I have extensive experience in working with children and families that experience family conflict, lack of effective communication, and behavior challenges. I have experience and am am familiar with students with Individual Education Program's (IEP) and establishing treatment strategies to help them meet their social emotional goals. I I have lead parenting groups and anger management groups to support more effective function for children, adolescents and families. I use evidenced based approaches in my practice and am committed to the overall improvement of functioning with the clients I work with."

"Are you feeling overwhelmed with every day decisions or experiencing anxiety, depression, loss or some type of crisis? If so, I can help you get back on your feet and turn the crisis into an opportunity to improve your life. I have over fifteen years of experience in counseling settings and I bring a direct but supportive approach to those I work with. It does take courage to reach out for help but by doing so things do get better."

"There are times when life seems to pass us by, one moment we are enjoying ourselves, and the next we find ourselves in some sort of funk. It is no secret that life can present us with challenges, making it hard to get by at times. Sometimes all it takes is someone to listen, to care, to walk beside you in order to overcome those challenges. My goal is to provide a warm, safe, and free of judgment environment that will allow you to explore those challenges and more importantly your own self. I look forward to working with you."

"Welcome! I’m Susan and my goal is to help others live purposeful, joy-filled lives, no matter what life throws your way. I walk alongside my clients, who include individuals, couples, and families with a wide variety of concerns to help them honor themselves and their relationships as they work towards complete and productive living. You deserve that opportunity. "

"I recognize the hard job of being an adolescent in today's world. I also recognize the equally challenging position of being a parent of an adolescent in the fast-paced society we currently live in. It can also be difficult for parents to find solutions and strategies that work, that help to get their kid on track. Sometimes depression and anxiety are overwhelming and can lead to a spiral of negative thinking. Teens and parents both need breaks, some validation and encouragement, and some coping skills to use to get them through the tough times. "

"If you have children with difficult to manage behaviors, seek to learn better parenting skills or are a teacher/daycare provider who needs training to handle misbehavior in the classroom, you have come to the right place! I specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which is an empirically supported, short-term live coaching program for parents of children with behavioral problems. I also train local preschools, daycares and other agencies who wish to learn techniques for understanding and handling behavioral problems in the classroom. In addition, I provide psychological testing and individual therapy for children and adults."

"I feel fortunate to work in this profession and am honored by the trust that develops between my patients and me. Each of us often encounters difficulty along this life's journey and need to find someone to help sort out, understand and develop new tools to make our way. Sometimes therapy is a luxury and sometimes a necessity. I can help you meet the challenge when it is a necessity and help you grow to your highest and best potential when it is a luxury."

"Are you in a place where you are just not sure how to move forward in the situation you are facing? Have you been diagnosed recently with cancer or another devastating medical diagnosis? Are you grieving the loss of someone who was an important person in your life either through death or the relationship ending? If so, I would like to offer you hope."

"I recognize that it takes courage to seek counseling. I keep that in mind, as I come along side my clients and validate, encourage and challenge them in a safe environment to work toward their personal and specific goals. I do a lot of work with clients who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. I also do marital and pre-marital counseling and am a certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator. In addition, I help clients work through such issues as grief and loss, anger, depression, anxiety, codependency and life transitions. I am a Christian. My style is also helpful for non Christians."

"You owe it to yourself to try what works. I'm a local expert in EMDR and Couples/Divorce Counseling. If anxiety or depression are making it hard to live your best life, EMDR is for you. It's highly-researched treatment that can relieve decades of struggle in just a few sessions. If you're suffering, click my website to learn more. You don't need years of therapy to feel good again; you need the system that is certified by the World Health Organization and dozens of others as their preferred treatment for trauma, anxiety, and other symptoms."

"For all of us, life brings change. For many of us, those changes compel us to look inward and urge us to look more closely at our circumstances. My goal is to create a safe space for you to examine your life and make meaningful choices. My role is to welcome you with non-judgmental acceptance of where you are, listen closely to discover where you wish to be, and facilitate thoughtful discussions and techniques to assist you on that journey. My integrative approach combines features of psychodynamic, relational, existential, cognitive/behavioral, and systems therapies."

"I have been supporting individuals, teens, families and couples for over 15 years as Marriage and Family Therapist. I began my career working with children and their families in a Residential Treatment facility and then moved into working in Intensive In-Home Programs all over the Sacramento area. I was a Clinical Manager for River Oak Center for Children and Sacramento Children's Receiving Home. I have also worked with women and children experiencing domestic violence at My Sisters House Shelter. Most recently I provided care to teens and families at Kaiser Permanente."

"Dr. Volker has over 25 years experience and will provide a safe, warm and healing environment for you and your loved ones. I believe in collaborating with you to select treatment goals that bring health, happiness and success to your life. Therapy can help when you are feeling sad, empty or hopeless; experiencing anxiety; feeling irritable and annoyed; experiencing conflict in a relationship; experiencing intrusive or upsetting memories; grieving the loss of a loved one; repeating familiar unsuccessful patterns; or adjusting to a transition in your life."

"Sometimes we consciously want to change things in our life. Other times we are compelled. Therapy is an avenue that can provide help, support, and direction at these crucial times. I collaborate with individuals, children, teens, and families to identify and address these needs. I am privileged to work with individuals and families, helping them move forward."