Therapists in Sacramento, CA

UPDATE: I am currently no longer accepting new clients. My practice focuses on individual work for children, adolescents and adults, in addition to a variety of groups for children and adults.

Who am I? I've been married for 20+ years. My wife and I have a teenage son. I'm personable, friendly and like to laugh. I talk and ask questions. I won't sit silently and wait for you to talk. I won't say, "How does that make you feel?" I've been told that I'm a "normal guy." Who are you? Someone who wants to feel better? Or wants your teenager to talk to someone? Or wants to be happier and more secure in your committed relationship? Let's keep it simple and work together to find solutions.

Welcome! I offer support for your journey to a balanced, peaceful, and happy life. I have a passion for guiding clients through their journey of finding peace, balance, and happiness in life. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. I support my client's unique individuality, life experience, and their personal story. I value openness, acceptance, and laughter, and I strongly believe that we are all in a lifelong process of growth and change. Using empathy and compassion, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.

Each day one awakes, one has another chance at life. From what I understand, we cannot control the family in which we have been born into, ethnicity, or physical attributes. Furthermore, changing the past is out anyone's control; however, I do believe that one has control over how he or she views the world, thoughts, and behaviors. Understanding self, relationships, and trying to cope with life can be challenging especially if you do not know where to begin. As therapist, I have the ability to meet you where your are; while always possessing an empathetic positive regard. With collaboration, I can help you meet your goals.

I have been providing and managing behavioral health care services in the Sacramento Metropolitan area since 2000. I am a professionally trained therapist whose goal is to help individuals, couples, and families face their emotional issues with courage and strength while learning to grow and change in a motivating and safe environment. I use multiple treatment modalities which draw upon the personal strengths of my clientele. In addition to English, I speak Gujarati and Hindi, and am comfortable working with people from many cultured and backgrounds.

Do you want to bring more peace into your life, strengthen your relationships, and increase your joy? I would love to work with you! By integrating healthy principles of mind, body, and spirit, I can help you rediscover and develop your core strengths. You will learn new tools to help heal emotional pain, communicate more effectively, decrease your stress, and increase your life enjoyment. You are worthy of unconditional love and acceptance. You hold unique gifts to share with the world, and these same gifts can be used for self-healing. Let's discover your gifts together!

I came into this field of work because I am passionate about helping people navigate life challenges, to embrace their true selves and live authentically. That is not easy to do in this world. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is key to creating meaningful change, and I strive to make therapy a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel empowered to explore, grow, and get to know yourself better. My therapeutic style is warm, client centered, and collaborative. I will work along with the client to customize sessions to support needs and goals of treatment.

Seeking support for mental health or general life troubles can be overwhelming and scary. I would like to highlight your bravery for taking the first step towards wellness by looking for a therapist. I also want to thank you for being on my profile and considering me to work with you. Therapy can be wonderful in helping you process through uncomfortable topics, traumas, or any other barriers that may be impacting your ability to live a happier/healthier life. Together we will build and establish a therapeutic relationship that will allow us to build trust, work collaboratively, and together be a dream team for your treatment!

This is an unprecedented time and you may be staying in with loved ones and wondering how to cope. Or maybe you are alone and haven't been touched or connected with in days. I have worked for years in helping people feel regulated in their body and connect deeper to those they love, including themself. I am sure you, like many of the clients I see, are scared and riding the waves of the unknown. Let me be WITH you in that. You do not have to be alone in your fears. I work with humans of all ages. I can also see anyone in California. Check out my video to see how I work: https://youtu.be/DOnYMv7-yL0

Are you feeling ready to make changes in your life? I believe in your ability to heal by opening up and work on what is present. By creating a safe environment and attuning to you, I provide talk therapy or a drama therapy and expressive arts approach. Making changes in our lives can be challenging and having support through that can be a vital component to our growth. My personal approach is client-centered and strength-based. My goal is to assist you to discover your authentic self.

I have been a practicing LCSW for 20 years. I believe that people can change for the better at any time in their lives. Our daily responsibilities often get in the way of us prioritizing our mental health, however there is no better time than now to start your growth journey. I am here to help you. I am very open minded and non judgmental. You can tell me anything and be assured that I will listen with compassion. I worked in healthcare most of my career and specialize in end of life, caregiver compassion fatigue and adjustment issues related to managing chronic illnesses. I also work with tweens, teens and adults of all ages.

So often we compromise our own needs to please someone else. We might have learned to do this as children to get along with our parents and family members. As we move into adulthood, this habit stays with us and can cause us to feel lonely, confused, not good enough, and a sense that something important is missing in our lives.

Shutting the world out for a while sounds like a relief. It also sounds lonely and stressful to do it for as long as it would take to fill your bucket. If you gave into that feeling you wouldn’t get anything done which then would make it all worse. So you hold it together, press on, and tell yourself it isn’t that bad and you are ok. Deep down you know you need some kind of help with all of the negative thoughts, imposter syndrome, and up and down emotions. What’s missing is the enthusiasm, connection, and true joy. Today something has shifted and it feels like now is time to stop going through the motions and start living fully.

I work with adults of any age willing to engage in therapy to heal, grow or simply feel better. I am able to work with a variety of people from different populations due to my non-judgmental stance and curiosity about other people. I am adept at working with individuals who experience multiple problems simultaneously due to my willingness to work with other providers and supportive group/individual services. I specialize in dealing with chronic/developmental trauma, managing psychological sequelae due to chronic medical conditions, and working with anxiety and depression with cultural curiosity and humility.

Have you been told "you're too much" or "too emotional"? Do you want to be seen and appreciated without feeling shame? Are you looking to find or understand your purpose and meaning on this planet? You are not the only one! And you do not have to be alone in this. I am a depression, trauma and grief therapist. I help young people and adults overcome loneliness, sadness and despair-in order to feel more peaceful and comfortable in their own lives.

A trusting and genuine relationship with your therapist is the most important part of the therapeutic process. This is why, despite the theoretic perspective, I strive to accomplish an authentic relationship with each and every person, family or couple that comes to see me. Whether your goals are to recover from trauma, evolve or repair your relationships, or to build a happier sense of a self, it all starts with a trusting well defined attachment to your therapist. Thank you for reading my profile and I look forward to hearing from you.

Do you feel like all the other new parents seem to have it all together? Do you get easily irritated, anxious, and overwhelmed at the simplest things? Do you feel guilty because you have such a beautiful and good baby, but still feel like crap? Do you find yourself asking WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? Having a baby changes everything! Even when you have longed for a baby the fatigue and exhaustion have the better of you. Your relationship has changed with your partner and not always for the better.