Domestic Abuse Therapists in Arden-Arcade, Sacramento, CA
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Shelly Kunker
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified
Verified
Please note - I do not accept insurance. I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and adults who have experienced trauma or grief. Trauma can include a variety of things including physical, emotional, sexual or any other type of
abuse
, such as being raped or attacked; witnessing or experiencing something terrible such as a car accident or the trauma of combat deployment; the death of a loved one; or many other difficult life experiences. I have also helped numerous members of the LGBTQ community, including those questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.
Not accepting new clients

Nadine Diefenbacher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My field of expertise is based on being both a successful clinician and as a mother of four adopted children. I have provided life solutions to uncontrolled anger issues, physical and sexual
abuse
, and attachment disorders. In addition to having counseled both victims and perpetrators in
domestic
violence
cases, I have also worked with children withe severe emotional and/or behavioral problems. Since 2003, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. Patient well-being is my number one priority, and I go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles.

Amanda Whitten
Counselor, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The areas that I specialize in are life transitions, depression, anxiety, infertility, grief, sexual
abuse
, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder.
I work to offer a genuine and safe space for individuals to explore areas of their life they would like support in. I begin the therapeutic process with attachment-based interventions by exploring childhood and how it has shaped the personality and views of the individual. The modalities I most often use are Narrative and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Together we will work to identify the narratives, or stories, that have been created based on your experiences. We will explore where they originated from, how they impact you now and how to re-write these narratives if they are no longer serving you.

Kathy Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Finally, I am energized by working with people who want to end a cycle of
abuse
.
I often work with people who grapple with hard questions to which there is no one "right" answer. I offer a non-judegmental atmosphere in which each person can seek his or her own answers. Therapy is a co-creation. I work with each person to find what "speaks" to him / her. That may include talking, mindfulness practices, or creative arts therapies. Using these methods accesses parts of the brain that can't be reached through words alone, and puts people in the flow of their wisdom and creativity, from which solutions to problems can emerge.

Vinder Lallian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am certified in
domestic
violence
and sexual assault from Weave in Sacramento.
I offer professional counseling for individuals, couples, families, and children. My goal as a therapist is to work with clients to help them achieve their personal goals. I provide a safe environment for my clients. With a positive attitude, open-mindedness, and motivation, you can accomplish anything you set your minds to. I will help you get there! The rapport with your Therapist is key. Ask about my free 30 minute consultation to see if I am a good fit for you. Let's bring laughter back into your home.

Susan Kathryn Mendez
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Common life challenges include grieving, life-transition issues, coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, coping with chronic pain,
domestic
abuse
, adjusting to stressors, and relationship discord.
Engaging in therapy offers a safe and supportive environment leading to a journey of healing, self-discovery, and education regarding past and current life challenges. Complex emotions can leave you feeling isolated and overwhelmed. As you engage in therapy, these feelings of isolation and stress are likely to decrease as you realize you are not alone and there are active steps to feeling better. My therapeutic process provides genuine support, helpful coping skills, and an action plan.

Michele Villarreal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I’m a caring trauma informed therapist who has professional experience treating anxiety, depression, relational issues, adapting to life transitions,childhood trauma and emotional and sexual
abuse
.
Are you feeling hopeless and stuck? Is trauma impacting you from living a fulfilled life? Are you struggling with your relationships with family and friends? Are you being triggered daily and reliving old trauma? Do you want to thrive instead of struggle? Traumatic experiences can impact every facet of our current lives if it hasn’t been processed. If you have experienced trauma that inhibits you to live in the moment and thrive instead of struggle, maybe it's time to begin therapy. Processing traumatic experiences can improve your perception of yourself and can positively impact your relationships with people in your life.

Genevieve Fahey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Being sensitive in this world isn't easy. If you identify as a healer or a highly sensitive/empathetic person, you may find yourself trying to use your gifts to "save" others. You may find that people easily open up to you. You may also find that a lot of your dating life has been based on healing, changing, and helping others. It leaves little room for your needs, leading to dysfunctional relationships. When you continuously have projects instead of partners you might be worried your "picker" is broken. It's not broken. It's just not your job to heal everyone. It's time to find a relationships based on reciprocity.

Jennifer M. Crane
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I believe we all want a sense of satisfaction in life. Somewhere along the way we may create false beliefs, stories and exhibit maladaptive behaviors all with positive intention. But in reality, we are further disconnecting us from our true selves in the process. Helping my clients to be gentle and compassionate towards themselves and exploring the ways they learned to cope, adapt and respond to the world is the first step towards recovering their true selves. Then the journey of awareness, introspection and healing can begin.
Not accepting new clients

Trisha A Mendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I AM CURRENTLY FULL AND UNABLE TO TAKE ANY NEW CLIENTS. Are you ready for a change? Are you tired of feeling the way you feel? Not quite sure what you need to do to feel a little different would you believe "change your thinking change your life" is all it may take? If any of this applies to you call me today. Remember you are more than a label or a feeling. Whether it is just you, you and your significant other, or you and your family things can change. I have worked with children, families and couples.

Audrie L Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that feels authentic. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth and transform long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Chad Fraga
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with couples, adult individuals, teens, and families that are looking to deepen their awareness and have an expressed desire to create a deeper connection within their relationships. The couple relationship, the way in which you emotionally connect, express yourself and grow, can be one of the hardest but most rewarding aspects of life someone can commit to. Being vulnerable enough to allow yourself and someone else to love you is hard, but also brings fulfillment, compassion, and empathy to fruition. I enjoy working with folks who are curious about how they can find more fulfillment in their lives and their relationships.

Kristen McQuary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in counseling adolescents and adults, although I am not limited to that demographic. I also enjoy working with couples. I help clients discover that they have the power within them to overcome obstacles, to express their needs and wants appropriately and make the choice to reach their goals.

Roshni Patel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.

Kate Bautch
Registered Psychological Assistant, EdD, MT-BC
Verified
Verified
I am Dr. Kate Bautch, a licensed psychological associate and I work with adults, adolescents, and children, providing individual, couples, and group therapy. In our sessions I seek to create a safe space in which you feel respected, understood, and supported. From that place, we will work together to identify what is causing your pain, and how we can use your resilience and personal strengths to facilitate the positive change you are seeking. I approach each session with acceptance, empathy, compassion, and sometimes a little humor to lighten the mood when appropriate.
Not accepting new clients

Tiowishonia Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEMDR, EFT
Verified
Verified
"Tiowishonia" is a word from the Lakota language. It means soundness of one's mind, heart and spirit. I find it a privilege to work with individuals, couples, and families to achieve this within themselves. Everyone is unique and posses a special gift. By providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment we explore one's life issues in order to resolve the barriers that prevent one from fully embracing their gift and the contribution they have to offer to themselves, their families, and communities. I utilize EMDR (certified) and use Emotional Freedom Technique as methods of treatment. I look forward to meeting you

Sarah Astarte
PhD
Spiritual guidance and intuitive counseling includes spirituality with contemporary counseling practices to help with healing, empowerment, and transformation. Understanding of one's spirituality is subjective to each client. My specializations include body image and self-esteem, love and relationships, sacred sexuality, identity formation, self-empowerment, life transitions, grief and loss, death and dying, mind-body connection, archetypes, multiculturalism and GLBT identity and issues, and spirituality and growth. Goddess psychology, creative expression, dream work, Reiki, intuitive readings, and indigenous healing practices.
Not accepting new clients

George Hearne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, 13333
Verified
Verified
I believe that when you first begin therapy, you hope to make changes in yourself that will improve your life. Possible changes might include ending the feeling that you are basically bad, or always at fault, or never good enough, or unlovable. You are aware that such feelings have caused you to lose valued relationships, caused you failure in school or at work, and possibly caused you to behave in ways you regret. If you are usually depressed, anxious, lonely or feeling guilty, you hope that therapy will bring relief, that you can finally begin enjoying your life.

Aubrey-Pierre Keys
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have a number of treatment modalities to address diverse patient treatment. In addition, I have worked with clinical depression both moderate and severe over the last 12 years. Also, grief has been a difficult process for patients who loss a love one both deceased and divorced that I have treated in both traumatic and non traumatic cases. I also have a speciality with those who are dealing with difficult oartner relationships. (i.e. blended famillies, reactionary communication that deteriiorate the couple relationship, remarriage and divorce mediation) I also provide medication monitoring for patients taking psychotropic meds.

Life and Liberation
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I primarily work with Farsi and Dari speaking refugees who have been exposed to hardship and war. I also see teenagers who are going through identity crisis and transitional periods from childhood to adulthood. I see couples coming from traditional backgrounds trying to save their marriage by adjusting to mainstream culture. Finally, I see individuals with low-self esteem, confidence, and decision making issues.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.