Optum Therapists in Elk Grove, CA

Are you ready to try Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to overcome a pattern of unstable relationships and reactive emotional outbursts? Perhaps you have landed in the psychiatric hospital due to erratic behavior. Perhaps you have reached a point where things just are not working for you and you are ready to make a change. Control these symptoms: Frantic attempts to prevent abandonment. Unstable relationships - alternating between "I love you" and "I hate you". Impulsive behavior such as binge eating, reckless driving, or spending. Self-mutilation or suicidal thoughts. Mood swings. Anger that is out of control or inappropriate.

You have the ability to make positive changes in your life! I can help you learn to: empower yourself, develop appropriate boundaries, cultivate and define your sense of self as a separate and distinct individual, establish a new pattern of positivity, and grow into a healthier person. I work one-on-one with individual adults. The treatment approaches I use to help you achieve your goals are cognitive-behavioral therapy and extended family systems therapy.

Welcome! Working with adults, young adults transitioning into the world of adulthood is truly my passion. I enjoy working with and walking alongside individuals as they heal from trauma or wounds in their life, navigate depression, anxiety, loss, transitions in life or parenting challenging. We often experience hurts and difficulties in our lives through relationships and it is through relationship that we are able to heal. I find it a pleasure to be able to provide that relationship for my clients to begin to heal, grow and flourish as they walk through the process of therapy.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with adults, couples, teens and families. I received my Bachelor’s degree in 2002 from the University of California, Davis and earned a Masters degree in 2006 from Sacramento State. My therapy approach is to meet my clients exactly where they are in their present struggle offering support, guidance and understanding that is free from judgement and criticism. My practice is influenced by a variety of therapeutic techniques that focus primarily on the relationship I have with each client. I am a genuine person who brings hope, growth and life back into the lives of my clients.

Hello, I’m Jade. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My passion began in 2010 when I received the opportunity to coach junior high girls, and high school Boys volleyball. I found myself counseling athletes about balancing school, relationships, and the game of volleyball. This experience inspired me to learn about the psychological aspects of balancing life while experiencing emotions. I discontinued coaching and pursued my Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Argosy University and later I received a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University.

These are some interesting times we are living in. Unfortunately interesting times tend to also be challenging or anxiety provoking. Right now is a great time to reach out for some additional support and connection. I am offering all sessions via secure telehealth to comply with all social distancing and to keep us all safe.

Deciding what I wanted to be when I grew up was an easy choice. I always gravitated toward working with people and working on teams. I find that therapy is a team effort with an important goal in mind. As a therapist, I have grown accustomed to using cognitive behavioral frameworks in my practice, as well as utilizing concepts and techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy depending on client needs. Additionally, I am a Registered Art Therapist. Though art therapy is not the appropriate modality all the time, I often find that solutions can come when we open ourselves to something new.

Hi, my name is Cheryl Kehner. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in the San Francisco Bay area working with clients in the state of California via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in helping manage stress, anxiety, depression, and thoughts getting in the way of living your authentic life. My style is eclectic, incorporating mindfulness, Somatic therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Many people often disconnect from their bodily experiences missing clues your body provides about your wants and needs. Somatic therapies and mindfulness can help bring us back to the body and living in a more authentic way.

Life is expected to have ups and downs and that is unavoidable. The therapeutic relationship that I hope to bring to our sessions is one of compassion, understanding, empathy, and openness to differences without judgment. It is my belief that everyone on this planet strives to have a good quality of life and can become overwhelmed with constant disappointments, self-doubt, and a sense of feeling lost.

My mission is to provide effective, caring, and compassionate care. It is believed that the main goal of counseling is to assist and guide individuals and couples through quality listening, acceptance, understanding, and thoughtful responses, to experience greater well-being through highly skilled, professional help. The client is the expert of themselves, and the therapist is merely a tool to assist and guide each person, through their own strengths and inner wisdom to find their own path to their highest good. I provide effective therapy for people of all different backgrounds, cultures, religions, ages, and socio-economic status.

Are you suffering from depression and anxiety? Are you attempting to maintain a sense of normalcy while under stress? Are you dealing from trauma from life circumstances that you have not been able to process? I offer treatment to Adults, Couples, and Teens to create an individualized treatment plan based on your needs.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Perhaps struggling with certain relationships in your life? If so, I can help. Through therapy we can explore the patterns, thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that shape your world and help you identify and challenge areas that are holding you back.

Hello, I'm Mika! I’m a California girl who has lived in both Northern and Southern California. I received my Bachelor’s degree from American University in Political Science and my Masters in Social Work from Boston University. I am an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who loves working with adults who are searching for the tools to achieve understanding, balance and peace in their lives.