Adults Therapists in Arden-Arcade, Sacramento, CA

Hello- I have worked with adults and children for the duration of my 27 year long career. I have extensive experience with clients of different age groups, ethnicities, trauma histories, and life transitions. Feelings of loss, depression or anxiety, and adjustment can be difficult to manage in today's world. The world is changing every day - everyone needs assistance now and again. My goal in therapy with you is to create a safe compassionate experience where you can share your feelings and emotions.

Hello, I am Sandra Carlson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I work with tweens, teens, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. I have helped people with issues like anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, stress, trauma ,and life changes. I use treatment approaches based on what will best meet your needs, drawing from evidenced-based interventions such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness, amongst other modalities. I believe every person needs someone that will help them through the obstacles life throws their way.

I help adults who experience feelings of anxiety, depression, fear, or defeat from the pressures of work-life, family, relationships, self-criticism, addiction, and other co-occurring disorders. I offer support to the experiences unique to the LGBTQIA+ community. Part of my practice is also devoted to creating a safe space and validating the often-discounted struggles of ethical vegans, animal advocates, and people who are grieving the loss of their animal family members. I will work with you to build and apply safe coping skills to assist in breaking through your obstacles and challenges, despite your circumstances.

Do you find yourself back in the same negative situations with the same kind of people, over and over? Are you a 'people pleaser'? Do you take care of everyone else first? I often work with individuals, couples or families that struggle with saying 'no' and setting healthy boundaries. The people I work with generally want to feel more in control of their lives, learn to manage emotions effectively and have better relationships. With teenagers and young adults, I work together with them to bring balance into their lives, specifically because there are currently too many stressors for young people.

Hi! My name is Vendela and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My experience includes working in schools providing individual counseling and mentorships to youth and seeing clients in a private practice setting for individual psychotherapy. I have worked with teens and adults with various mental health issues including depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and more. I meet each client where they're at and I typically work well with those who show up to each session with a willingness to be open, an ability to self-reflect, and a desire to work towards change.

I hold a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California. I offer over 15 years’ experience in trauma-based therapy, working with individuals (adolescents & adults) and teams dealing with life challenges. These issues include depression, anxiety, relationship stress/issues, work stress, post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideation, gender issues, ADHD, grief and many more. I have had the opportunity to work in crisis intervention, intellectual disability services, prison population and active-duty service members.

Clients I have worked with desire a safe place to grow and learn to accept themselves after experiencing a variety of life struggles. I believe people can learn to find the potential that is already within them when given helpful guidance. I have experience working with a variety of clients including adults with psychosis, developmental disabilities and who identify as neurodivergent. Growing up with a learning disability myself and a tendency to stim, I understand many of the struggles of neurodiversity and am passionate about working with them.

We are all unique, yet we seem to struggle in similar ways. Have you found yourself repeating the same patterns over and over thinking you could do it differently but found yourself, yet again, in the same place? There is a way to move through painful patterns and create change. Experiences of trauma, in all forms, create challenges in our daily lives. With empathy, true understanding, and knowledge of ourselves, we can learn to navigate through life with more awareness. If this is relatable to you, please reach out and we can work together to create more of the things you want in your life.

My therapy is strongly person centered; I embrace the idea that a solid therapeutic relationship is the backbone to change. I believe this relationship is built through empathy, humor, and respect for the idea that you are the expert in your own life, not me. My therapeutic style is eclectic; I tailor treatments to your needs to find an approach that feels right to you. What this means is that therapy will look different for different clients; sometimes you might need a supportive listener, and sometimes you might need concrete exercises to build new skills. As a therapist, I believe it is my job to pivot according to your needs.

My goal is to help patients increase self-awareness, increase coping skills to manage symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Most importantly, I provide a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment in which patients can explore their symptoms, feelings, and life difficulties. By working together through the therapeutic process, I guide patients into a path of self-discovery and empowerment to develop into healthy and whole individuals. I believe that experiencing hardships can be seen as an invitation to learn more about ourselves and evolve in our life journey to reach our highest potential.

I have the most experience working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, poor self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. I view my role as a therapist as walking alongside you to help you determine what is best for you. I use concepts of Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Supportive Therapy to support you in learning coping skills, increasing your self-esteem, and forming new patterns for a healthier and happier life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California and have over 5 years of experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy and psychosocial assessments to adults 18+ years seeking treatment for depression/anxiety, trauma, relationship dynamics and interpersonal skills, burnout, grief and loss, and life transitions. I completed my Bachelor of Arts in music at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and received my Master's Degree in Social Work at San Diego State University.

If you have the willingness to consider new perspectives, collaborate, and take small positive actions, let's connect. For the last 16 years, I’ve specialized in treating adults struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions. Recovery from eating disorders, depression, and anxiety is a process not an event. I will help you make those changes. I bring curiosity, compassion, as well as active support to sessions. We’ll focus on your strengths, expand on these, and learn new skills and strategies, to build a better life.

I believe there are times in all our lives when we need someone to help us navigate the rocky waters of life. Someone to help us to walk our own unique road and discover our individual answers. I have worked in community mental health with adults who struggle with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders, depression, anxiety, and those who are incarcerated. My clinical leaning is a Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach. I also use Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques along with psychoanalytic narrative and solution-focused techniques.

My name is Ashley Zapata, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I utilize an eclectic style of therapy, including various modalities of CBT, Solution Focused and Person Centered. My focus areas are young adults, life transitions, brief/solution focused, general anxiety and depression. The clients I typically work with are adults and those going through life transitions such as job changes, relationships changes, etc. I also work with clients that are looking for assistance in managing general anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Works with: seniors, adults, couples, and teens. Treats bipolar, anxiety and self esteem, OCD, PTSD, anger management and life transitions.

Amber Cation is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2015. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from California State University of Sacramento. Amber has worked in various settings such as outpatient mental health, high school, and providing community-based services with the aging adult. She has gained most of her experience working with adults struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance abuse, and personality disorders.

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. I came into this field of work because I am passionate about helping people navigate life challenges, to embrace their own true selves and live authentically. That is not easy to do in this world. 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.

I have 10 years' experience in the direct social service sector with an emphasis on geriatric services and adults with intellectual disabilities. These skills have assisted me in transitioning to become a clinician for the last few years. I have the privilege of helping people achieve a better quality of life by focusing on the strengths and contributions of all those we serve; from families to caregivers to community members. I am a firm believer that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their background or situation.