Black and African American Therapists in Sacramento, CA

Welcome! Our team offers mental health talk therapy and the latest alternatives to medication. Everyone on our team is highly specialized in their own niches and fields. You'll never get a generalized approach to therapy. Our current specialties include: Sexual trauma, racial and intergenerational trauma, spiritual and religious trauma, perfectionism/people-pleasing, infertility, grief, and pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum issues. Our backgrounds and lived experiences allow us to bring understanding into supporting those who identify as Black , Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian/Pacific Islander/Desi American.

Our lives here on earth are a creative experience! At times, we need a place to rest and tend to our inner world. I view the therapeutic process as a brave space to access parts of ourselves that we want to grow and transform. My goal in working with you is to provide a supportive environment that will cultivate an increased awareness of your needs, self-compassion and understanding of who you are becoming.

I enjoy working with folks who need support in managing a wide variety of issues from self-esteem and identity concerns to the stress of dealing with multiple roles, relationships, and life demands (as students, partners, friends, parents, new professionals, family members, community activists, etc.) My clinical interests include multicultural and women's issues, racial/ethnic identity development (especially among biracial/multi-racial/ethnic/cultural individuals), sexual and gender identity development, adjustment and transition issues, and building healthy relationships through assertive communication and positive self-esteem.

BIPOC: Black , Indigenous, &/or People of Color. Includes white-passing & mixed-race BIPOC. Welcome Dear Reader, whether these are first steps or a familiar return, may our steps together support your movements. I am a Chinese-American Queer, by Ancestors’ way of Guangdong Province, China. My family settled on unceded Muwekma Ohlone territory (San Francisco) 3.5 generations ago, where I was born. Since then, I have supported folx's holistic health at opposite ends of the state, nation, and globe.

Due to the coronavirus, telehealth counseling sessions are used instead of in office face to face meeting. As an African American therapist and a Professor of Psychology I understand many of the challenges that are central to feeling accepted, loved, trusted and understood. My office is a place to begin the journey toward better understanding yourself and others. It's a place to resolve conflict, clear up confusion, improve communication, address feelings and develop strategies for coping with life's many stressors.

I can provide psychotherapy for adults who are experiencing mental discomfort, confusion or emotional crisis. I do not treat children, couples, or families. However I am highly skilled in working with individual clients who need cognitive behavioral guidance. Psychodynamic techniques are used to help you process your emotions and overcome issues from the past and improve present day life satisfaction. Able to provide pastoral counseling. Specialize is African American cultural experience and Southeast Asian cultural experience. Specialized in working with veterans.

I am motivated to work with adults primarily and some older teens (young adults) who are experiencing difficult and challenging times in life and may be experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma or grief; those who, for any of these reasons find themselves feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, sad, unmotivated or just stuck.

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? feeling stuck or unmotivated? battling with low self-esteem or self-worth? Has life got you in a place of feeling a sadness that you can’t explain? Do you have relationship challenges? Are you a BIPOC C-Suite Executive being challenged at work? Challenges in life are not always easy and finding someone to talk to that you can trust should not be a daunting task. Talking things out gives us clarity. Having someone listen to us gives us validation. As your therapist and life coach, I will listen to your concerns and work with you to support you.

Everyone needs a safe space to reflect, release, reset, and rest. Are you having trouble understanding your mood, thoughts or emotions? Do you lie in bed late at night with thoughts that will not shut off? Are your emotions or thoughts hindering your relationships or professional life? Do you feel your life is not balanced due to the constant pressure to over perform? Do you find yourself neglecting your relationships with your spouse, children or close loved ones? We all need someone we can trust to walk us through the process of understanding and exploring ways to heal, cope and grow into our most authentic self.

You are an individual that wants to feel free, grounded, confident and secure. You desire to have a strong sense of self and want to feel motivated and empowered. However, at times it feels like something always gets in your way. Be it stress, family commitments or expectations, triggers related to past trauma, lack of motivation, grief or other unexpected life transitions. You would benefit from a relational, collaborative environment that will support you in identifying and reaching your goals.

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I help overwhelmed, self-doubting individuals feel calmer and more confident. If you're consumed by worry, I'll help you quiet your mind and reconnect to your body and spirit. If you struggle to feel worthy and valuable in spite of your accomplishments, I'll help you embrace your authentic self, so-called flaws and all. You may simply wish for quality time with loved ones and peace of mind. Or maybe you envision a calling for yourself that's beyond your current career or role. Whatever it is that you desire from life, I'm here to guide you toward that goal.

Are you dealing with some big changes in your life? Or, have you experienced something scary and upsetting? Are you feeling weighed down by your past and unable to move forward? My role as a therapist is to help you gain power over your life. Empowerment leads to freedom and reduced fear of the world around you, and self-empowerment starts with self-compassion. As a therapist, I act as a guide in a powerful process that helps you get closer to the things you want out of life. I offer non-judgmental support and encouragement. I have often been described as calming, attentive, compassionate and easy to talk to.

Today you're a step closer to making meaningful changes in your life and carving your own path toward growth, fulfillment, and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, I'll collaborate with and support you to cope more effectively with anxiety and depression, uncover and develop your potential, build a sense of belonging and strengthen healthy relationships, and accomplish what's uniquely important to you. While you can't change what's happened in the past, it's never too late to reach a better understanding of the life patterns that are limiting you and begin to create a better life aligned with your values and goals.

Relationships can bring the greatest joys in our life but they can also be the area that causes us the most stress in our lives. Are you having any challenges communicating your needs, setting boundaries, or find yourself in relationship conflicts? Are you interested in having healthy relationships and connections? Or maybe you are looking to find that special person in your life. Whatever it may be I am here to help you gain clarity and direction for your life, yourself, and your relationships. If you would like to make some changes and get the outcomes you are looking for I am accepting new telehealth/online therapy clients.

After years of praying for God to lead you to your partner, you have finally found the love of your life. And while you are grateful for them, you are also feeling confused or discouraged because your relationship is not what you expected it to be. The good news is, you don’t need to have it all figured out in order to feel relief from struggles in your relationship. I support Christian couples and individuals who are deeply connected to their faith and would like to incorporate their beliefs into counseling. Visit www.lovehealgrow.com to schedule your first appointment with me.