Attachment-based Therapists in Sacramento, CA
You don’t fit in a box, you’re creative and multidimensional, queer and anything but neuro-typical. If you struggle to feel valid, seen, real, or even human, your magic might just be unimaginable to the world as we know it. Those of us who identify as multi-cultural, trans, gender-nonconforming, queer, neurodivergent, disabled, outsiders and artists often live between worlds and on the edges, challenging society to liberate itself from monotony.
You don’t fit in a box, you’re creative and multidimensional, queer and anything but neuro-typical. If you struggle to feel valid, seen, real, or even human, your magic might just be unimaginable to the world as we know it. Those of us who identify as multi-cultural, trans, gender-nonconforming, queer, neurodivergent, disabled, outsiders and artists often live between worlds and on the edges, challenging society to liberate itself from monotony.
My approach blends psychology with an understanding of family systems, culture, and lived experience. Using CBT, ACT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, I help clients uncover the roots of their struggles, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build a life that aligns with their values—not just their survival.
My approach blends psychology with an understanding of family systems, culture, and lived experience. Using CBT, ACT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, I help clients uncover the roots of their struggles, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build a life that aligns with their values—not just their survival.
Are you struggling to find meaningful connection in your life? Do you ever feel like the days pass by without feeling truly fulfilled? If you’re longing for deeper connection or navigating difficult relationships, I’m here to support you through that journey. I offer a warm, compassionate space where individuals, families, and children can feel genuinely heard and understood. Whether you’re working through past experiences, facing current challenges, or hoping to strengthen the relationships that matter most, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you together.
Are you struggling to find meaningful connection in your life? Do you ever feel like the days pass by without feeling truly fulfilled? If you’re longing for deeper connection or navigating difficult relationships, I’m here to support you through that journey. I offer a warm, compassionate space where individuals, families, and children can feel genuinely heard and understood. Whether you’re working through past experiences, facing current challenges, or hoping to strengthen the relationships that matter most, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you together.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.
You are already whole, complete, and enough—exactly as you are, even in the midst of stress and difficulty. Healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about recognizing and inhabiting your inherent wholeness.
The adaptive strategies that once helped you survive early relational wounds may now keep you stuck in patterns that limit deep, authentic connection, leaving you feeling isolated in your pain. But transformation is possible. It begins with presence, curiosity, and kindness toward the most vulnerable parts of yourself.
You are already whole, complete, and enough—exactly as you are, even in the midst of stress and difficulty. Healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about recognizing and inhabiting your inherent wholeness.
The adaptive strategies that once helped you survive early relational wounds may now keep you stuck in patterns that limit deep, authentic connection, leaving you feeling isolated in your pain. But transformation is possible. It begins with presence, curiosity, and kindness toward the most vulnerable parts of yourself.
Taking new clients as of September 10, 2025.
I am comfortable treating a wide range of mental health issues but have specialized training in couples therapy and in treating the full spectrum of anxiety disorders. I am a certified Emotionally Focused (EFT) couples therapist.
Taking new clients as of September 10, 2025.
I am comfortable treating a wide range of mental health issues but have specialized training in couples therapy and in treating the full spectrum of anxiety disorders. I am a certified Emotionally Focused (EFT) couples therapist.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and families navigating trauma, chronic illness, major life transitions, or high-stress careers. Clients choose me for my compassionate, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach. I provide a safe, real-talk, and collaborative space to build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, and families navigating trauma, chronic illness, major life transitions, or high-stress careers. Clients choose me for my compassionate, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach. I provide a safe, real-talk, and collaborative space to build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Are you suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, divorce/breakups, codependence, eating disorders, addiction, personal injury, car accidents or other traumatic experiences? My specialty in EMDR therapy helps adults reprocess their recent or past trauma and expedite the healing journey.
I am also personally passionate about helping men who are struggling with dating. As a licensed therapist, I have the distinct advantage to help men uncover and address their root issues, gain the insight and tools necessary to confidently navigate modern dating, and find love.
Are you ready to make things official?
Are you suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship problems, divorce/breakups, codependence, eating disorders, addiction, personal injury, car accidents or other traumatic experiences? My specialty in EMDR therapy helps adults reprocess their recent or past trauma and expedite the healing journey.
I am also personally passionate about helping men who are struggling with dating. As a licensed therapist, I have the distinct advantage to help men uncover and address their root issues, gain the insight and tools necessary to confidently navigate modern dating, and find love.
Are you ready to make things official?
Using a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach, I help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, improve relationships, and create healthier, more sustainable ways of moving through life.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, integrating EMDR, attachment-based therapy, CBT, ACT, and DBT-informed skills. I help adults process trauma, navigate anxiety and burnout, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and develop healthier patterns rooted in greater self-awareness and self-trust.
Using a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach, I help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, improve relationships, and create healthier, more sustainable ways of moving through life.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, integrating EMDR, attachment-based therapy, CBT, ACT, and DBT-informed skills. I help adults process trauma, navigate anxiety and burnout, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and develop healthier patterns rooted in greater self-awareness and self-trust.
I’m a Licensed Educational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working directly with students, families, and school teams. Through my practice, BridgEdPsych, I provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to better understand learning, attention, social-emotional, and developmental needs. I bring a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to each assessment. My background as a school psychologist has given me a deep insight into how learning differences, behavioral challenges, and emotional needs manifest in real classrooms—and what truly supports long-term success.
I’m a Licensed Educational Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working directly with students, families, and school teams. Through my practice, BridgEdPsych, I provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to better understand learning, attention, social-emotional, and developmental needs. I bring a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to each assessment. My background as a school psychologist has given me a deep insight into how learning differences, behavioral challenges, and emotional needs manifest in real classrooms—and what truly supports long-term success.
As the new year begins, this is a powerful moment to reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change. I offer a nurturing, trauma-informed space where you can explore the thoughts and emotions that shape your daily life. Together, we build self-compassion, resilience, and clarity so you can move toward a more balanced, joyful, and authentic version of yourself. If stress or mental health symptoms are affecting your work, relationships, or happiness, seeking support is a courageous first step.
As the new year begins, this is a powerful moment to reconnect with yourself and create meaningful change. I offer a nurturing, trauma-informed space where you can explore the thoughts and emotions that shape your daily life. Together, we build self-compassion, resilience, and clarity so you can move toward a more balanced, joyful, and authentic version of yourself. If stress or mental health symptoms are affecting your work, relationships, or happiness, seeking support is a courageous first step.
Need support with communication, sex, relationships, or anxiety? I love supporting LGBTQIA as well as CisHet adults who are ready to feel more confident in themselves and their relationships - you deserve joy, connection, and pleasure in your life! We will navigate what you are experiencing with compassion and skill so that you can create the life & relationships you crave. We will use evidence-based therapy skills AND fun & laughter to make therapy a helpful space. Visit lovehealgrow.com to schedule and learn more. I can't wait to get started!
Need support with communication, sex, relationships, or anxiety? I love supporting LGBTQIA as well as CisHet adults who are ready to feel more confident in themselves and their relationships - you deserve joy, connection, and pleasure in your life! We will navigate what you are experiencing with compassion and skill so that you can create the life & relationships you crave. We will use evidence-based therapy skills AND fun & laughter to make therapy a helpful space. Visit lovehealgrow.com to schedule and learn more. I can't wait to get started!
My ideal clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from living in survival mode. Many are navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, low self-worth, or the lasting impact of childhood wounds, family dysfunction, and generational trauma. Together, we create a space to explore these experiences with honesty and compassion while building emotional safety, self-trust, and a deeper connection to their authentic selves.
My ideal clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or exhausted from living in survival mode. Many are navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, low self-worth, or the lasting impact of childhood wounds, family dysfunction, and generational trauma. Together, we create a space to explore these experiences with honesty and compassion while building emotional safety, self-trust, and a deeper connection to their authentic selves.
You want your relationships to feel reciprocal and authentic, but find yourself feeling drained and resentful or unsure how to set boundaries. You worry others only value what you do for them and not who you are. You're ready for some kind of change, but your not sure what steps to take. Trying to be what others want and need while neglecting our own needs can lead to feelings of anxiety and insecurity. Together, we will explore how your experiences, emotions, and perspectives can be sources of clarity and strength that help you feel more anchored and secure within yourself and in your relationships.
You want your relationships to feel reciprocal and authentic, but find yourself feeling drained and resentful or unsure how to set boundaries. You worry others only value what you do for them and not who you are. You're ready for some kind of change, but your not sure what steps to take. Trying to be what others want and need while neglecting our own needs can lead to feelings of anxiety and insecurity. Together, we will explore how your experiences, emotions, and perspectives can be sources of clarity and strength that help you feel more anchored and secure within yourself and in your relationships.
Welcome! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in work with couples and families. I am accepting new clients for in-person, online, or outdoor sessions. I believe one of the bravest and most loving things we can do in our lives is to attend to our intimate relationships. This practice is not always modeled for us and yet it impacts almost every aspect of our lives. When working with couples and families I honor the unique gifts each individual brings to the relationship while also identifying areas where healing and growth are possible. My sessions combine depth work with practical tools and support.
Welcome! I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in work with couples and families. I am accepting new clients for in-person, online, or outdoor sessions. I believe one of the bravest and most loving things we can do in our lives is to attend to our intimate relationships. This practice is not always modeled for us and yet it impacts almost every aspect of our lives. When working with couples and families I honor the unique gifts each individual brings to the relationship while also identifying areas where healing and growth are possible. My sessions combine depth work with practical tools and support.
My work is person-centered, attachment-based, and trauma-focused, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for growth and change.
I teach psychology at University of Redlands and I have specialized training in neuropsychology. My experience as a therapist and teacher has given me a unique toolbox to help you meet your goals. I have specialized experience with couples, trauma, CPSD, BPD, neurodivergence (ADHD) attachment issues, first generation immigrant families, LGBTQIA+ communities.
My work is person-centered, attachment-based, and trauma-focused, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for growth and change.
I teach psychology at University of Redlands and I have specialized training in neuropsychology. My experience as a therapist and teacher has given me a unique toolbox to help you meet your goals. I have specialized experience with couples, trauma, CPSD, BPD, neurodivergence (ADHD) attachment issues, first generation immigrant families, LGBTQIA+ communities.
Are you a creative, athlete, high achiever, deep feeler, or people pleaser who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping people move through trauma, stress, and performance blocks so they can reconnect with themselves and move forward with clarity and confidence. Brainspotting is a core part of my work, a powerful brain, body therapy that helps process what’s been held beneath the surface. As a Certified Brainspotting therapist with advanced training, I’ve seen the depth of healing and freedom this work can create.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you.
Are you a creative, athlete, high achiever, deep feeler, or people pleaser who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I specialize in helping people move through trauma, stress, and performance blocks so they can reconnect with themselves and move forward with clarity and confidence. Brainspotting is a core part of my work, a powerful brain, body therapy that helps process what’s been held beneath the surface. As a Certified Brainspotting therapist with advanced training, I’ve seen the depth of healing and freedom this work can create.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you.
You may be in a season of transition, questioning your identity, purpose, or sense of belonging. Perhaps anxiety, depression, grief, or a powerful inner or transpersonal experience has disrupted the way you understand yourself and your life. You may feel stuck in repeating patterns or disconnected from your creativity, body, or relationships, and sense that surface-level solutions aren’t enough. You want deeper understanding, integration, and meaning—ways to live more authentically and aligned. I help clients explore the unconscious patterns shaping their inner world so they can gain clarity, restore vitality, and heal.
You may be in a season of transition, questioning your identity, purpose, or sense of belonging. Perhaps anxiety, depression, grief, or a powerful inner or transpersonal experience has disrupted the way you understand yourself and your life. You may feel stuck in repeating patterns or disconnected from your creativity, body, or relationships, and sense that surface-level solutions aren’t enough. You want deeper understanding, integration, and meaning—ways to live more authentically and aligned. I help clients explore the unconscious patterns shaping their inner world so they can gain clarity, restore vitality, and heal.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting and encouraging all of my clients through the various challenges or traumatic experiences and helping them experience healing and a growth mindset for their lives. My approach is faith-based, client-centered and solution focused, so I focus on meeting each client with empathy, genuineness, and an unconditional positive regard. I have experience with children, adolescents, teens, couples and families.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting and encouraging all of my clients through the various challenges or traumatic experiences and helping them experience healing and a growth mindset for their lives. My approach is faith-based, client-centered and solution focused, so I focus on meeting each client with empathy, genuineness, and an unconditional positive regard. I have experience with children, adolescents, teens, couples and families.
Please note my insurance slots are currently full.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, grief, neglect and/or loneliness. 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 including domestic violence. I provide affirming care to members of the LGBTQ+ community, including those questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.
Please note my insurance slots are currently full.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma, grief, neglect and/or loneliness. 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 including domestic violence. I provide affirming care to members of the LGBTQ+ community, including those questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.