LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Davis, CA

We all face many challenges, stressors, and difficulties within our lives. No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve joy, to have the best quality of life and to live authentically. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe and welcoming space that encourages self-reflection and growth. I believe that therapy is about co-creating therapeutic relationships founded on respect, trust, and compassion.

Our lives here on earth are a creative experience! At times, we need a place to rest and tend to our inner world. I view the therapeutic process as a brave space to access parts of ourselves that we want to grow and transform. My goal in working with you is to provide a supportive environment that will cultivate an increased awareness of your needs, self-compassion and understanding of who you are becoming.

Life is full of challenges, but challenges give us the opportunity to look at things in new ways, connect with others and find our inner strengths. My goal as a therapist is to help you in this process. We will work on identifying what you are experiencing, how you got there, where you want to go and what you need to achieve your goals. I strive to be both a focused listener and active participant in sessions, and to create a safe space where clients feel understood and respected. Through the therapy process, we develop a relationship that has the potential to be transformative and healing.

Today is the day you’ve told yourself, no more, I’m ready to feel better and find relief. Finding the right therapist is essential. That’s why at Three Figs Counseling Center we offer free consultation calls for the client to get to know the therapist, and ensure a good match. Our clinicians are highly skilled and have a wide range of experiences and knowledge to help you. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, life-transitions, support for parents, LGBTQ + and so much more, we are here to guide you to a better version of yourself.

I offer a warm, compassionate, down-to-earth, non-judgmental style that lends itself to creating a safe and trusting therapeutic environment for healing, growth and change. I work actively and collaboratively with you to develop an integrated approach to treatment that is tailored to suit your unique concerns and goals. We may explore historical and current emotions, thoughts and behavior patterns that are keeping you from more meaningful relationships, esteem and the quality of life you want. I encourage your feedback and am flexible to work with your changing needs.

I find it useful to combine your goals for change as well as the aim to get to know yourself better as the foundation for therapy. My training in trauma and LGBTQ + informed care is foundational to my work with you. I have training and experience working with many different presenting issues and identities, as well as clients' support systems (partners, parents, families, children.) I work relationally with individuals, families, and couples.

Whether therapy is your first step toward change or one of the last options you've considered, getting the support you need takes courage and strength. Finding a good fit is an important step. My approach to therapy is tailored to your needs. I'll provide a safe, non-judgmental, and honest atmosphere for expressing your concerns. I'll honor your lived experiences, values, and cultures while exploring your strengths and struggles. We'll collaborate to uncover your personal meaning, hopes for the future, and the tools that would best help you to cope with what's bothering you.

Please note: as of September 2021 I am not taking new clients in my Oakland office, I do have limited availability in my Davis practice. Starting therapy can often bring up many feelings; and taking those first steps to find a good fit between you and your therapist is an important part of the process. We will work together to create a relationship that feels safe enough to address your concerns. In addition to my private psychotherapy practice I have provided trauma informed therapy to individuals and families in various community based, non-profit agencies, in addition to Clinical Supervision.

As a fat, queer , neurodivergent disruptor of societal norms and systems, I hold a strength-based attachment focused framework that values and celebrates all genders, sexualities, bodies, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, family structures, religions, and socio-economic locations. I see these intersectionalities as a beautiful tapestry of personal empowerments which can become the foundation from which we work collectively to identify, address and dismantle systems of oppression. I believe humans shouldn’t be pathologized in a society designed to keep people sick and stuck.

I believe that we all have the ability to grow and change and sometimes we need help in order to do so. The therapeutic relationship can be a place for connection, healing, insight and acceptance.

Thank you for taking the time to read my page. I have a private practice downtown Davis and Sacramento focusing on couples, adolescents, and families. I offer a collaborative and supportive partnership to address your struggles and life challenges. My practice includes individual therapy, brief and long-term therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. It is my belief you will gain the best results by taking what you learn in therapeutic sessions and applying it to your life outside of therapy. If this approach works for you please reach out for a consultation.

I treat adult individuals and couples who are motivated, open-minded and committed to their own success. I enjoy working with insightful and reflective people struggling with relational issues like infidelity, intimacy, moving on from a relationship and poly/open relationships. I'm experienced working with therapists, doctors, Friends of Bill and LGBT couples seeking to repair their relationships and overcome personal obstacles. I am also the President/Executive Director for Couples Resource Collective and served two terms as Treasurer for the Sacramento Valley California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Do past memories or the future distract you from the precious present? Are you unsatisfied in your relationships–with your partner, family, friends or yourself? I work with adult individuals, couples and families who are interested in moving towards a place of healing by way of exploration, insight, and self-compassion. While my approach to therapy is collaborative and person-centered, therapy is individualized based on the needs of my client, their strengths and limitations, and goals for therapy.

I prioritize developing a therapeutic relationship that is founded upon trust, integrity, compassion, and non-judgment. The emphasis is less focused on "pathology" and more on strength, resilience, and developing an optimal worldview. It is my hope to support you to be more content in life, learn new ways to re-engage life and become more empowered to enact your vision of change. It takes tremendous courage to take the first steps toward healing, change, and growth. Thank you for considering working with me to support you on this journey.

My practice is designed to help clients develop effective, satisfying and nourishing relationships with themselves and others. I believe that nothing changes if nothing changes. Therefore, when we have trouble coping with our problems, it may be necessary to make changes in our beliefs, attitudes and behaviors to improve the quality of our life. I see my role as helping clients with that process in a safe and caring environment.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who as a generalist works with a variety of presenting problems and enjoys working with different populations. I have extensive experience working with women, men, adolescents, and children with eating disorders and OCD. It is critical to individually tailor treatment to each client's needs. I utilize relational, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, values based therapies in my practice. I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I have a collaborative approach where therapist and client work as a team to better understand the problem and work towards healing and emotional health.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

Frustrated? Unhappy? Want some insight and change? I offer an encouraging approach to help you explore your world in a therapeutic environment. I believe that everyone is the expert of their own experience; you have lived your life longer than I have known you. I often use the metaphor of being a flashlight in a dark cave, shedding light on different things, however, you, as the client are in the driver's seat; I am in the passenger seat, as a co-driver. Together, we will explore your personal meanings and experiences while making larger connections to your goals. I invite you to our journey together in creating new meaning.

Hello, my name is Jacqueline. One of my primary goals is to provide a comfortable, safe space for my clients to share and work towards wellness/healing. As a therapist, I am a passionate person and client-centered, and I strive to meet my clients where they are. I find great joy in being an aid in the healing process with my clients & witnessing their growth/healing journey. The road to personal growth is within your hands, you are the driver of your car, and I look forward to being in the passenger seat helping you get to your desired place in life.