"My approach assumes that my clients are the best judges of what they need, that significant and lasting change can take place in every session, and that anyone can learn ways to create a more productive, purposeful, and passionate life. I love collaborating with my clients in creating and sustaining the changes they wish to make and surprising them with how quickly and deeply these changes can manifest. I have a broad range of experience with challenges clients may face, and have in-depth experience with trauma, teens, men's issues, and challenge of creating purpose and meaning."

"I have a passion for wholeness and feel honored to walk alongside those who have experienced trauma, those who want to grow and those who just feel stuck - whether it's from an abusive past or present, grieving a loss, the immobility of anxiety or depression, coping with life transitions such as retirement, or working through the heartache of a troubled relationship. I work with men and women, young adults through older adults, and couples. I facilitate groups, and EMDR for trauma. I value spiritual growth and health and can include a spiritual focus."

"You can survive a divorce. One of life's most traumatic events, divorce touches many families. Now you're facing it. Maybe you never saw it coming, never imagined it would happen to you. Perhaps you are not sure how to tell your spouse you want a divorce, are worried about how divorce will affect your children, are wondering if you'll ever find love again."

"Dr. Venn has 47 years of experience in providing psychological services. He began his career in a Veterans Hospital during the Vietnam War, and he has years of experience in treating severe trauma. Millions of Americans are struggling to find ways to calm themselves, put the past behind them, live in the present and grow into a good future. Recovery is about discovering -- or re-discovering -- the beauty of living. Dr. Venn has studied many therapeutic techniques and has found many of them to be helpful, including relaxation, meditation, acceptance, forgiveness, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and hypnosis."

"My goal is to help families and individuals in crisis. I have 3 areas of passion. First, I love working with children, teenagers, and their parents. Children were the reason I decided to seek a career in psychology. My second area of passion is integrating mindfulness, coping skills and self soothing skills into both individual adult and adolescent therapy. Finally, I enjoy neuropsychological and psychological Assessments. I view each assessment as a puzzle and I put my full effort into understanding the final outcome and treatment recommendations."

"Are you sick and tired of carrying around shame and fear that you can't seem to shake? Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and having difficulties with day to day responsibilities? Feeling disconnected from loved ones and not able to enjoy things the way you used to? Second guessing your decisions and are feeling confused, more irritable and empty? Feeling you aren't good enough; that you'll never be good enough? Do you feel that the way you view yourself, others, and the world has really suffered and you're skeptical that these feelings will ever go away?"

"Leslie earned a B.A. degree with honors in Sociology and Political Science in 1986 and in 1996 completed a Master's in Education with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Since 1998 she has offered cutting edge and integrative therapy to clients in her private practice-New Bridge Counseling Services. In 2005 she became the Executive Director of LifeSTAR Sacramento Counseling Agency bringing the LifeSTAR network program to the greater Sacramento area."

"What makes me a unique provider is that I am able to provide my services to people of all walks of life with varying needs and barriers to mental health care. I create a therapeutic atmosphere that combines creativity, positive regard, empathy, and warmth with scientifically backed interventions that can assist you (or your child) with meeting your goals and becoming the best version of yourself. I have successfully provided culturally sensitive psychological services to refugees from around the world, individuals who utilize Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, athletes, victims of crime, fashion designers, writers, students, and more."

"At times, we all struggle. To have a supportive person who will listen, collaborate and not judge, can be the difference between moving successfully through a problem and getting stuck. I thrive on this connection between individuals, and strive to create that atmosphere with empathy and respect. Whether you have a problem within yourself or with a loved one, I can help you determine your goals, and create a plan to meet them. "

"Are you having moments you feel discontent... those times you recognize that you hide parts of yourself from others, aren't fully expressing yourself or living openly as you would like? Maybe painful experiences from your past keep you from having the relationships and life you desire? If you're ready to make a change toward living more authentically, I'd like to help. I offer a compassionate, safe, and accepting connection in therapy that can help you begin to feel less emotional pain, less dwelling on the past, and less fear about the future."

"The human mind is vast and varied. “Normal” is a setting on a dryer. Dr. Meeker has a passion for people and their uniqueness. No two situations are the same. Working with compassion and care, Dr. Meeker approaches mental health with an individually tailored style, looking in depth at what makes you, you. With broad experience (private practice, inpatient, psychological testing, substance abuse, and behavioral assessment), Dr. Meeker serves most populations. He specializes in working with challenging personality disorders (Borderline, Narcissism, etc.) as well as anxiety and mood disorders."

"I mostly employ insight-oriented approach to psychotherapy. I believe, SELF-ACCEPTANCE is the first step in the path of happiness, I will help you accept yourself and experience making right choices. I use the power of now and mindfulness to help you tend to your emotions, thoughts, and sensations that occur in the present moment. I believe nothing is perfect, and relationships are complex. I will welcome the opportunity to work with you in understanding and improving your life."

"Discovering you and your path. Inspiring you and those around you. Taking care of yourself to be where you want and need to be. Accepting all of you!"

"I have a well-rounded understanding of the processes of learning, behavior, social, physical, neurological, and mental theories that create unique individuals and families. I combine listening, guidance, feedback, and support with a passionate genuine energy to promote the therapeutic relationship that assists in achieving your goals. I have experience with virtually every age group as well as those that deal with disability, illness, addiction, loss, relationships, and complex upbringings. I understand, appreciate, and respect the uniqueness of each individual and strive to provide tools to increase awareness and an identity that's genuine to alleviate mental anguish and distress."

"Adolescent/childhood misbehaviors; Disorganized; Overwhelmed by anxiousness; Burdened by sadness; Frustrated by relationships; Held-Back by negative self talk; Troubled by anger? I appreciate you taking valuable time to read my profile. It is very understandable that at different times in your life it is helpful to have support especially during times of stress. I am a specialist in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; DBT is very skill based helping to create new habits and positive change. We will also, when you choose to call, work together to process past experiences that often contribute to current struggles, unhelpful thought patterns, and habits that keep you feeling unfulfilled."

""The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence." My goal is to be present with you throughout your therapeutic journey. I have an eclectic and multidisciplinary framework and adapt to the needs of each individual client. I approach each client, family, and group uniquely because I know everyone is unique and has different needs and experiences. I take a person centered approach, combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus and Mindfulness interventions. "

"We all strive to be happy in life. Unfortunately life is full of unpredictable struggles that get in the way of our path to happiness. To gain true happiness we must learn how to love ourselves. Loving ourselves starts with self-understanding and believing in ourselves. Struggles unfortunately make us believe that things are not meant to be, or that we will simply never be happy. This negative pattern of thinking is what keeps us from finding happiness. Remember, we have all the tools within us to achieve happiness and create the life we love."

"“Change Your Thoughts and You’ll Change Your World”. My goal is to offer and provide support within the therapeutic relationship that allows for you to gain insight on discovering your needs. I believe everyone needs support but struggles with how to ask for help. In my practices I provide the time and space for you to feel heard, supported, and most importantly I provide empathy. Empathy is a powerful word as it defines the ability to sense other people’s emotions, coupled with the ability to imagine what someone might be thinking or feeling. I always try to create a warm, heartening, and empathetic environment with every client."

"I believe therapy can be a wonderfully rewarding gift to yourself and your loved ones. Everyone deserves a non-judgmental and confidential space to reflect on life, foster meaning, increase connection, achieve new goals and navigate through life's transitions, among other issues. In the chaos of life, it can be difficult to set aside time for reflection. I would be honored to welcome you into my private and comfortable office. We'll work collaboratively to tailor treatment to your unique needs. Your feedback along the way is very important to me and we'll proceed at a pace that's manageable for you. "