Black and African American Therapists in Sacramento, CA

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.

Are you a black woman who has checked many of the boxes of accomplishment and success but have found yourself in a less than ideal relationship? One day it’s all good, and the next day it’s all bad. You feel alone, isolated…like you can’t talk to anyone about what’s going on. You might feel embarrassed or what’s happening might just feel indescribable? You wish you could talk to your partner about it, but his mood is so unpredictable, you’re not sure if that’s even safe. Not to mention, sharing your experience with family or friends could mean having to face their judgment and receive unhelpful advice to "just leave."

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.

Transition, trauma, and transformation are my specialties. Life transition, career transition, transition in relationships, racial trauma, the trauma of loss, sexual assault trauma, imposter syndrome, and personal transformation. Much comes with each and using the mind, body, soul connection I support you in finding healing, and a new sense of being. Healing is done in connection with others through embodied connection, awareness, and meaning or faith. Together through connection, you can bring healing into your life.

Hello! My name is Jennifer Ozomaro. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and run my private practice, Seeds of Growth Counseling. I provide support in navigating through life's transitions and helping you get unstuck. I like to work collaboratively with my clients to help them gain more control, understand their feelings, and set achievable treatment goals for the future.

My goal is to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and sexual orientations. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and United States Army, I look forward to supporting our country's veterans as they transition into the civilian world. I will leave no one behind. I look forward to taking this journey with you toward reaching your goals.

(NOTE: I am currently seeing clients via phone, videoconference and in-person.) I have been working in the mental health field with children, families and adults for over twenty five years. My clients mostly include first responders (police, fire, etc.), those dealing with trauma, complex families, and bereaved parents dealing with infant loss. I specialize in offering crisis response and facilitating critical incident stress debriefings for law enforcement, fire departments, and private sector organizations in the Bay Area and Greater Sacramento area, as well as for the State of California.

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.

I Do Services is a Woman Minority Owned, Small Business providing Trauma-informed care to our community a Behavior Change specialist, Author & Chaplain. I actively work as a School Psychologist in a local school district. I serve Veterans, 1st Responders, Law Enforcers, & their families that experience trauma and suffer from PTSD through Psycho-educational Workshops. During this Health Pandemic, economic despair, racial disparities, & educational variances, we have experienced negative influences which have exacerbated any & all social emotional functioning systems of communication & interpersonal relationships.

Jourdan Johnson, LMFT 136468 is the director and founder of Sideline Sport Psychology, based in Sacramento, CA. He is a experienced professional who specializes in High-Performance Psychology and Leadership. Over the last 10 years, he’s had the opportunity to work with the best of the best in sport, sport psychology, and in business. He’s helped countless professional and collegiate athletes gain an advantage in their mindset and mental preparation. “Our biggest opponent is often ourselves. Having your mind work for you, rather than against you, is the key to any elite performance.”

I want to work with clients who are ready and willing to work hard. Clients that understand that challenges may arise, and the process may be uncomfortable at times. In order to create meaningful progress, they are willing to contribute to the development of the therapeutic relationship. The goal is to improve self-esteem, process, and heal from the trauma, and apply healthy coping skills.

My ideal client is an individual struggling with life transitions (personal, occupational, relational, social, and vocational). They are feeling stuck and seeking a way out of their mundane existence. My ideal client has become disorganized, disheartened, and lacks confidence due to an unbalanced life. My ideal client is separated or divorced and experiencing difficulty with the loss and grieving process. They are struggling in silence with anger, guilt, or shame about the end of the relationship and lack support from family and friends circle.

My passion is in helping you to grow in loving yourself and loving others. I specialize in strengthening relationships. Have you been feeling unheard or underappreciated? Has there been some type of betrayal or broken trust? Is your relationship feeling extra stress during this pandemic? Are you unsure if your relationship will last? Do you and your partner(s) want to strengthen your foundation before taking the next step?

I am the therapist that likes to meet you where you are and ensure that your therapy is exactly what you would like. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression and mental health treatment and I am skilled in assisting you to become unstuck and meet your treatment goals. Let's go on this journey together.