Autism Therapists in Sacramento, CA
Cynthia Haartman: Psychotherapy, EMDR, Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
13 Endorsed
Online Only
My primary focus includes: trauma, anxiety, self worth, guilt and shame, intimacy and sexuality concerns, pelvic pain, fear and anxiety around intimacy, neurodivergence - specifically ADHD and late diagnosed Autism, chronic pain and chronic illness, as well as medical trauma, and manifestation of stress physically in the body.
As an EMDR certified clinician, I am passionate about applying the benefits of EMDR therapy and EMDR intensive programs with clients who are motivated to live without disturbance from their past. I work with anxiety, fear, trauma, and getting past stuck thoughts/negative beliefs. I offer evidence-based therapy for clients, virtually throughout California.
My primary focus includes: trauma, anxiety, self worth, guilt and shame, intimacy and sexuality concerns, pelvic pain, fear and anxiety around intimacy, neurodivergence - specifically ADHD and late diagnosed Autism, chronic pain and chronic illness, as well as medical trauma, and manifestation of stress physically in the body.
As an EMDR certified clinician, I am passionate about applying the benefits of EMDR therapy and EMDR intensive programs with clients who are motivated to live without disturbance from their past. I work with anxiety, fear, trauma, and getting past stuck thoughts/negative beliefs. I offer evidence-based therapy for clients, virtually throughout California.
I also have extensive experience with clients with ADHD and Autism in a therapeutic setting
Hello! I'm Candace Bendele, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT 78340), with over 15 years of counseling and professional experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I have an eclectic style of therapy as I feel that there is not a "one size fits all" approach to therapy when it comes to individuals who all have different personalities, perspectives, and experiences.
I also have extensive experience with clients with ADHD and Autism in a therapeutic setting
Hello! I'm Candace Bendele, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT 78340), with over 15 years of counseling and professional experience. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I have an eclectic style of therapy as I feel that there is not a "one size fits all" approach to therapy when it comes to individuals who all have different personalities, perspectives, and experiences.
I have significant experience and training in treating generalized anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), social anxiety, school avoidance, specific phobias, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I have certifications as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional & Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.
I have significant experience and training in treating generalized anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), social anxiety, school avoidance, specific phobias, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I have certifications as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional & Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.
I specialize in assessment around learning differences (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), ADHD, Autism, executive functioning, slow processing, creativity, anxiety, and depression.
I provide assessment services for children, teens, and adults to answer questions such as: 1) How does my child or how do I learn best? 2) Why is my child or why am I struggling in a particular area and what can help? and 3) What resources and accommodations may be helpful? Assessment reports provide a blueprint for a person's learning, social, processing, and emotional development. Assessments can look at one specific area or many areas depending on the testing questions.
I specialize in assessment around learning differences (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), ADHD, Autism, executive functioning, slow processing, creativity, anxiety, and depression.
I provide assessment services for children, teens, and adults to answer questions such as: 1) How does my child or how do I learn best? 2) Why is my child or why am I struggling in a particular area and what can help? and 3) What resources and accommodations may be helpful? Assessment reports provide a blueprint for a person's learning, social, processing, and emotional development. Assessments can look at one specific area or many areas depending on the testing questions.
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, social, communication challenges, unresolved trauma, and who have or may have autism spectrum disorder.
My approach to treatment is to build rapport in a non-judgmental environment, where my clients feel empowered to make healthy adjustments to improve their functioning. My most common theoretical approaches to treatment are cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, which have both been empirically researched and proven effective.
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, social, communication challenges, unresolved trauma, and who have or may have autism spectrum disorder.
My approach to treatment is to build rapport in a non-judgmental environment, where my clients feel empowered to make healthy adjustments to improve their functioning. My most common theoretical approaches to treatment are cognitive behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, which have both been empirically researched and proven effective.
I also work with neurodivergent individuals—including those with ADHD, Autism, and sensory processing differences—supporting emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and navigating a world that often misunderstands them.
My holistic approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, shaped by years of experience working with survivors of violence, young adults in transition, and youth involved in the foster care system. I value being strength-based, person centered, and utilize mindfulness and behavioral therapies to support goal setting and skill building.
I also work with neurodivergent individuals—including those with ADHD, Autism, and sensory processing differences—supporting emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and navigating a world that often misunderstands them.
My holistic approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, shaped by years of experience working with survivors of violence, young adults in transition, and youth involved in the foster care system. I value being strength-based, person centered, and utilize mindfulness and behavioral therapies to support goal setting and skill building.
H.E.R.O.E.S. Therapy (Helping Each-other Recognize Our Extraordinary Selves) offers a fun & creative way to explore mental health through popular culture, and gain skills needed to fight the villians and monsters that haunt all of us. If you identify as a nerd, geek, introvert, outcast, weirdo, etc., I am here for you. We'll discuss favorite characters from books, movies, shows, video games, & social media. We will play alongside each other and use real-world moments to gain insight into behavior, emotions, sensations, & thoughts.
H.E.R.O.E.S. Therapy (Helping Each-other Recognize Our Extraordinary Selves) offers a fun & creative way to explore mental health through popular culture, and gain skills needed to fight the villians and monsters that haunt all of us. If you identify as a nerd, geek, introvert, outcast, weirdo, etc., I am here for you. We'll discuss favorite characters from books, movies, shows, video games, & social media. We will play alongside each other and use real-world moments to gain insight into behavior, emotions, sensations, & thoughts.
I’m Dr. Kate B Wilder (she/they), a licensed clinical psychologist and trail guide for people whose identities and experiences fall outside of the status quo (queer, neurodiverse, chronically ill/disabled and their families, ethically non-monogamous) and who need support navigating a path that is not the well-traveled trail of societal norms. Here you do not have to worry about educating someone on your experience, and the focus can be entirely on you and the support you need.
-recent name change from Katie Bautch to Kate Wilder-
I’m Dr. Kate B Wilder (she/they), a licensed clinical psychologist and trail guide for people whose identities and experiences fall outside of the status quo (queer, neurodiverse, chronically ill/disabled and their families, ethically non-monogamous) and who need support navigating a path that is not the well-traveled trail of societal norms. Here you do not have to worry about educating someone on your experience, and the focus can be entirely on you and the support you need.
-recent name change from Katie Bautch to Kate Wilder-
Do you want to talk to someone who really understands gender and sexual orientation? I specialize in gender-affirmative care for transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, and intersex people. Perhaps you have come out & are finding dealing with other people’s reactions challenging. Perhaps stress has taken its toll and you are having symptoms of anxiety or depression or you have difficulty coping with the current social and political environment. Maybe you want to try EMDR. I can help you navigate these challenges to feel better. Note: I have availability for surgical readiness/referral/recommendation letters.
Do you want to talk to someone who really understands gender and sexual orientation? I specialize in gender-affirmative care for transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, and intersex people. Perhaps you have come out & are finding dealing with other people’s reactions challenging. Perhaps stress has taken its toll and you are having symptoms of anxiety or depression or you have difficulty coping with the current social and political environment. Maybe you want to try EMDR. I can help you navigate these challenges to feel better. Note: I have availability for surgical readiness/referral/recommendation letters.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your authentic self? I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can navigate life’s challenges with support and understanding. My goal is to meet you where you are and work collaboratively toward a life where you feel grounded, empowered, and aligned with who you truly are.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from your authentic self? I provide a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where you can navigate life’s challenges with support and understanding. My goal is to meet you where you are and work collaboratively toward a life where you feel grounded, empowered, and aligned with who you truly are.
Many of the individuals and families I work with are seeking clarity. They may be navigating challenges related to attention, learning, emotional regulation, or developmental differences. Whether it’s a child struggling in school, a teen managing big emotions, or an adult looking for answers, they want to understand what is happening and why. They are looking for meaningful insight, a sense of direction, and a path forward that feels supportive and practical.
Many of the individuals and families I work with are seeking clarity. They may be navigating challenges related to attention, learning, emotional regulation, or developmental differences. Whether it’s a child struggling in school, a teen managing big emotions, or an adult looking for answers, they want to understand what is happening and why. They are looking for meaningful insight, a sense of direction, and a path forward that feels supportive and practical.
I work with people who have Medicare insurance. My clients come to see me because they are in need to talk to someone about the changes in their lives, as they get older, as well as their feelings and needs around being isolated from the pandemic. As people age and reflect on their lives, some things can come up that need to be discussed or released and my practice offers a safe space to do so. Some people have a need for a therapist who can provide tele-health services over the phone or on a video chat and I offer these options to my clientele.
I work with people who have Medicare insurance. My clients come to see me because they are in need to talk to someone about the changes in their lives, as they get older, as well as their feelings and needs around being isolated from the pandemic. As people age and reflect on their lives, some things can come up that need to be discussed or released and my practice offers a safe space to do so. Some people have a need for a therapist who can provide tele-health services over the phone or on a video chat and I offer these options to my clientele.
As a Christian psychologist, I work closely with clients and explore experiences to find the meanings and lessons God is trying to teach us in this life. Together, we work towards changing the emotional triggers of trauma, thereby affecting how you respond to the world. Everything we do makes perfect sense when you look at it with a wide enough lens. To change and learn requires understanding why it makes sense. I work in a way that honors you as a unique child of God.
As a Christian psychologist, I work closely with clients and explore experiences to find the meanings and lessons God is trying to teach us in this life. Together, we work towards changing the emotional triggers of trauma, thereby affecting how you respond to the world. Everything we do makes perfect sense when you look at it with a wide enough lens. To change and learn requires understanding why it makes sense. I work in a way that honors you as a unique child of God.
The majority of my practice focuses on working with Black, Latinx, and people of color struggling with anxiety, ADHD, Depression and Complex PTSD. I see women, men, teenagers and children. We explore identity development, fear, culture, behavioral health and family conflict. My approach is compassionate, warm, honest and structured. As I continue my journey has a therapist I am noticing an interesting shift in the ways we as humans want to show up in our lives, and I want to give you a space and permission to discover who you really are.
The majority of my practice focuses on working with Black, Latinx, and people of color struggling with anxiety, ADHD, Depression and Complex PTSD. I see women, men, teenagers and children. We explore identity development, fear, culture, behavioral health and family conflict. My approach is compassionate, warm, honest and structured. As I continue my journey has a therapist I am noticing an interesting shift in the ways we as humans want to show up in our lives, and I want to give you a space and permission to discover who you really are.
Life is hard. In one moment, life as you know it can be completely changed. Are the things that once made you happy no longer making you happy? Have you been through a frightening experience that left you feeling scared, lonely, or even doubting who you are? Maybe you’ve been through a series of little things that you believe shouldn’t be bothering you, but they are. Do you feel completely misunderstood and alone? I get it. You are not alone. Everyone needs space to process life’s challenges and successes. No one is supposed to be able to figure it all out on their own.
Life is hard. In one moment, life as you know it can be completely changed. Are the things that once made you happy no longer making you happy? Have you been through a frightening experience that left you feeling scared, lonely, or even doubting who you are? Maybe you’ve been through a series of little things that you believe shouldn’t be bothering you, but they are. Do you feel completely misunderstood and alone? I get it. You are not alone. Everyone needs space to process life’s challenges and successes. No one is supposed to be able to figure it all out on their own.
Amy is a compassionate LCSW utilizing her 10-plus years of experience and keen insight to enlighten and provide self-awareness to challenging life circumstances.
Amy is a compassionate LCSW utilizing her 10-plus years of experience and keen insight to enlighten and provide self-awareness to challenging life circumstances.
I am a therapist with over 17 years of professional experience in mental health, as well as a lifetime of lived experience as a person from communities underserved by the mental health professions. I support and empower clients who have a range of concerns including adjusting to life transitions, relationship challenges, exploring various aspects of identity (i.e., race, sexuality, gender), trauma, grief and loss, navigating the world as a neurodivergent person, and more. I build strong rapport with my clients, including those with negative past therapy experiences or are new to therapy. Clients feel truly seen and heard by me.
I am a therapist with over 17 years of professional experience in mental health, as well as a lifetime of lived experience as a person from communities underserved by the mental health professions. I support and empower clients who have a range of concerns including adjusting to life transitions, relationship challenges, exploring various aspects of identity (i.e., race, sexuality, gender), trauma, grief and loss, navigating the world as a neurodivergent person, and more. I build strong rapport with my clients, including those with negative past therapy experiences or are new to therapy. Clients feel truly seen and heard by me.
Are you struggling to succeed in school or work? Or maybe you ARE succeeding, but still feel like a failure or not good enough? Whether you’re struggling to meet your own high standards or someone else’s, these experiences can leave us feeling tons of pressure, anxiety, and shame. Not to mention procrastinating everything! If you’re ready to break old cycles of pressure and overwhelm, now’s the time to connect with a therapist who can help. We’ll build a toolbox of strategies to help you feel more confident and productive, with less struggle. Continue reading to learn how to take the first step toward real change.
Are you struggling to succeed in school or work? Or maybe you ARE succeeding, but still feel like a failure or not good enough? Whether you’re struggling to meet your own high standards or someone else’s, these experiences can leave us feeling tons of pressure, anxiety, and shame. Not to mention procrastinating everything! If you’re ready to break old cycles of pressure and overwhelm, now’s the time to connect with a therapist who can help. We’ll build a toolbox of strategies to help you feel more confident and productive, with less struggle. Continue reading to learn how to take the first step toward real change.
Hi, I’m Doris Anne Muchirahondo, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and expertise.
I specialize in supporting children/adolescents like you who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. For instance, one of my clients felt crushed by workplace stress and family conflicts, which led to emotional outbursts and strained relationships. Through therapy, we worked together to identify triggers, develop healthier communication skills, and create coping strategies that restored balance in their life. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, or emotional burnout, I tailor my approach to you.
Hi, I’m Doris Anne Muchirahondo, and I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with care and expertise.
I specialize in supporting children/adolescents like you who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. For instance, one of my clients felt crushed by workplace stress and family conflicts, which led to emotional outbursts and strained relationships. Through therapy, we worked together to identify triggers, develop healthier communication skills, and create coping strategies that restored balance in their life. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, or emotional burnout, I tailor my approach to you.
Scheduling: sierratherapycenter.com/contact-us - I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a feminist, an anti-racist, and an advocate for working-class & other under-served communities. I am particularly interested in serving the needs of clients who struggle with topics of identity, complex-family structures (ranging from foster care & adoption to building a chosen family), and those working through various types of trauma (such as those from isolated events, systemic/structural/societal patterns, and/or complex/childhood experiences & environments). I am Certified in Brainspotting, a specialized modality for treating trauma.
Scheduling: sierratherapycenter.com/contact-us - I am a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, a feminist, an anti-racist, and an advocate for working-class & other under-served communities. I am particularly interested in serving the needs of clients who struggle with topics of identity, complex-family structures (ranging from foster care & adoption to building a chosen family), and those working through various types of trauma (such as those from isolated events, systemic/structural/societal patterns, and/or complex/childhood experiences & environments). I am Certified in Brainspotting, a specialized modality for treating trauma.
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