Trauma Focused Therapists in Arden-Arcade, Sacramento, CA

My work revolves around one's strengths. Every client has strengths although it may seem difficult to identify them at times. Being strength based helps to increase self motivation for each client. Much of my therapy includes helping to challenge various thought distortions and beliefs. Many times life can take us on an unexpected path and we need support to get back to where we want to be. This can be done in a variety of ways which is why I take a multidimensional approach to treatment.

Dr. Connie Martinez, currently licensed as LCSW, earned a Doctor of Psychology, with an emphasis in Clinical Psychology, and has 14 years of training in neuropsychology. She has provided mental health services for 23 years as a Clinical Social Worker, in both Oregon and California. Her current LCSW is for the state of California. She is a former foster parent for the state of Oregon and understands individuals with brain differences and adverse childhood experiences. The celebration of neurodiversity and cultural differences are her core values!

Sometimes we find ourselves feeling lost, confused and without hope. Other times, we may just be stuck. This is where therapy comes in. I believe the relationship we create together is the foundation for great therapy. I want you to experience relief! Therefore, I utilize an individualized approach to address life's many challenges, inspiring growth. I am confident that the journey of therapy can greatly improve one's quality of life.

"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence." We believe everyone deserves someone who is present, patient, open, non judgmental, and willing to listen and hear you. Overwhelming feelings can surface a different times in our lives, and needing support through those moments is not a sign of weakness but a sign of being human. If you are struggling with communication, not feeling heard, feeling stressed, not knowing what to do, grieving, feeling alone, or feeling exhausted by all the none stop thoughts in your head... We are here for you.

My commitment to providing quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families has greatly influenced my approach to therapy. I utilize an integrative influenced by Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Dialectical Behavioral Theory (DBT), Attachment Theory, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (TF-CBT). These areas of research help us to understand how stress and trauma impact our brains and lives in ways that may go unnoticed.

I currently have limited availability for online coparenting cases only. My practice specializes in high-conflict matters including the treatment of high-risk behaviors, and high-conflict family problems within and outside of the family and criminal court systems. The process of reunification and co-parenting is complex and therefore, I do not bill insurance for these services. I offer these services in-person in CA, but also strive to reunify families from Nevada and Oregon as I am licensed in all three states; telehealth is used in most cases.

The therapeutic journey begins internally by listening to the heart when it tells us there is a need for change in our lives. Second is having the courage to admit when we need outside support to begin this change, and finally being bold enough to use our voices to seek out the assistance of a therapist. Therapy with the right therapist can be helpful to everyone. my preferred theoretical approach is client-centered. A client-centered therapeutic approach allows me to meet my clients where they are at and together develop the appropriate path forward. Other theoretical approaches include; CBT, DBT, experiential, & psychodynamic.

Dr. Haleigh Scott is the owner of Ascend Diagnostic & Support Services, a multi-specialty group practice that provides services and supports for people with autism and/or developmental disabilities. We provide support across the lifespan, this includes early intervention (ABA therapy) for young children, IEP support for families, individual and group therapy, and social skills groups for a variety of ages. We operate from a strengths-based approach that seeks to improve individual and family quality of life.

Rebecca Mankowski, LMFT, is the owner of MMHC, Clinical Supervisor, Graduate level instructor at CSUS, and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Effectively practices crisis and trauma counseling, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of most DSM V disorders. Extensive experience working with clients from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Comfortable working globally having lived and traveled on three continents and 17 countries.

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.

I’m passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and move forward after relational issues and/or trauma with a sense of strength, self-confidence, and healthy coping skills. I work with individuals (ages 9+) and couples who are healing from a harmful event or relationship, struggling with a sense of self and satisfaction, or want to gain insight into themselves and their relationships. My specialties include treating: trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, PTSD, relationship distress.

The use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse damages significant social, physical, and emotional health risks. Users may suffer damage to key body organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, and central nervous system. Drug users may experience difficulties with concentration along with memory loss creating permanent damage or impaired learning. Without treatment it may exhibit mood swings, impair judgement, isolation, or depression. All of which can contribute to impaired driving, self harm, accidents, domestic violence. Sap Solutions LLC is the first step to seeking support through crisis situations involving Alcohol & other Drugs.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Southern California with 10 years of clinical experience in various mental health settings. The focus of my work is on children, adolescents, adults, and families. I believe the therapeutic process should be an integrative and collaborative approach toward healing, recognizing that every person has a unique history.

With over 20 years in social work, as well as my own life experiences, I have experienced a wide breadth of concerns. It is my hope, that together, we are able to start your journey towards improved wellbeing. When you meet with me, you will find a therapeutic space filled with acceptance, empathy, and curiosity. I hope you will feel a comfort to be your unique self. I bring into the space my authentic self to support you in uncovering your individual needs and goals.

Hello! My name is La Fawn, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I provide support to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, anger, marital discord, sexual identity, infertility, and grief and loss. My practice is based on a narrative and solution-focused approach geared towards helping individuals find their voice and become experts in their own lives while actively working towards solutions.

All paths have obstacles. Realize that it's okay to struggle and feel overwhelmed at times. But you surely don't have to suffer. As a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist, I specialize in working with adults and families challenged with anxiety, neurological change, depression, trauma, and chronic health conditions. I am also passionate about providing therapy for the purpose of personal development and deepening of self-inquiry - - getting "unstuck" when life feels flat.

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.

Noe Duenas (Pronounced: No-Whee/Noey/Noie Dwayne-nuss) has been providing guidance, active treatment, emotional/social support and counseling to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or those with Aspergers/Autism through every stage of their lives from beginning to end. Noe prides himself with building rapport with individuals that have had a difficult time connecting to other mental health professionals by taking an empathic, understanding, client driven and client focused approach. Each session is personalized and is constantly reassessed for adjustments to each individual based on their goals, cognition ability and

**ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE** Do you come from a family where one or both of your parents/caregivers were not emotionally there for you as a child, maybe they had an addiction (alcohol, drugs, work, anything else but you)? From these experiences as a child you received and downloaded messages that impact your life now as an adult. Maybe now as an adult you too suffer from an addiction, experience depression and/or anxiety or perhaps you keep finding yourself in co-dependent relationships. You want to break free from feeling lost and/or out of control, you want to be happy and feel secure in yourself and relationships.