Child Therapists in Sacramento, CA

If your child struggles with peers, attention, school, or mood/ anxiety, I can provide a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment to help you learn what is going on and what next steps to take. This assessment answers questions related to concerns for ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, or medical conditions. The goal is to figure out how to best support your child ! In some cases, your child may already have an IEP or 504, but you feel they are not getting all the support they need or you do not understand the results. In these cases, a comprehensive evaluation may help.

When you’re out of ideas and don’t know what to do, give us a call. We are the premier counseling center for children , teens and their caregivers in the Sacramento Valley. Our goal is to transform kids and their families through the power of play, whether they are experiencing normal transitions or really tough times. We believe that children communicate best through play and art. We help challenging kids use their intensity in socially positive and successful ways by teaching coping skills and joining with parents to help their kids. We want to bring joy back to your home!

Mucha de mi experiencia cae en trabajando con matrimonios. Doy 5-8 seminarios al ano tocando los temas de comunicacion, intimidad, y confianza. La mayoría de las parejas que trato quieren reparar la relación después de una ruptura de confianza. Tengo 20 anos ayudando familias en sus tiempos de necesidad con asuntos de diciplina, estableciendo autoridad con los papas, y ayudando padres controlar el mal comportamiento de ninos cuando hacen berrinches horibles. Tambien ayudo personas pasando por presion, estres, ansiedad y depresion. Ofrezco terapia Cristiana tambien.

The search for a therapist often begins at the point when the pain and struggle outweigh the capacity to cope on your own. Whether the search for a therapist is for yourself or your child , to work on a specific challenge or to work through years of challenges, finding relief from the pain and struggle and a path for growth is often the end goal. My intention is to function as a compassionate guide to find the answers within you, perhaps buried under stress and trauma responses which allowed you to survive to this point in your journey.

I specialize in work with children , teens, and young adults using a practical, evidence-based approach. I focus on individual, family, and community-based strengths, forging collaborative therapeutic relationships that are a foundation for lasting change.

Something’s wrong, but you can’t put your finger on it. Or maybe you know what’s wrong, but don’t know what to do about it. Your child is acting out at school, at home, or with others, they are reactive or do socially inappropriate things, maybe they’re even avoidant or acting depressed. The bottom line is you’re worried, but maybe you’re also concerned that you’re overthinking it or that it’s just “how they are” and there’s nothing you can do. The truth is that these problems can be a sign of trauma, anxiety, or depression in children and they can be improved or addressed all together with the right kind of help.

Do you have a hard time putting yourself first? Do you find yourself walking on eggshells in your relationships? Are you a worrier? Do those worries and negative thoughts interfere constantly with your daily life? Do you get told you’re “too sensitive” or that you need to “toughen up”? You may feel like your brain never stops, even waking up in the middle of the night with a million thoughts in your head. You might find yourself replaying situations from yesterday or from 10 years ago obsessing about what went wrong. You often get stuck in a never-ending loop of anxiety and guilt. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and overwhelming!

Who am I? I've been married for 20+ years. My wife and I have a teenage son. I'm personable, friendly and like to laugh. I talk and ask questions. I won't sit silently and wait for you to talk. I won't say, "How does that make you feel?" I've been told that I'm a "normal guy." Who are you? Someone who wants to feel better? Or wants your teenager to talk to someone? Or wants to be happier and more secure in your committed relationship? Let's keep it simple and work together to find solutions.

The idea that one learns by experiencing and is truly capable of making the necessary shifts in their lives is a mantra I live by. When one person mirrors another with gentle listening, others are able to clearly see what no longer works in their lives. Ingrained habits coming from difficult childhoods could be the very source of havoc, that with conscious awareness, can shift. Perhaps the way one communicates is keeping love from flowing in your life. Maybe parenting a child who reminds you of yourself means confronting yourself on a deeply personal level. Or perhaps it is simply a life transition that is simply too much.

UPDATE: I am currently no longer accepting new clients. My practice focuses on individual work for children , adolescents and adults, in addition to a variety of groups for children and adults.

I have many years experience in treating children , families and individuals. I treat attachment issues, behavioral problems, depression, low self-esteem, anger issues, anxiety, trauma, sleep issues, aggression, tantrums, lying, bullying, OCD and much more. I also assist families in adjusting to new situations such as separation/divorce, moving, birth of a child , grief and loss of a loved one etc.

My passion is working with couples to help them have a more meaningful connection with each other. I also help adults overcome obstacles such as relationship issues, anxiety, negative thoughts, trauma, etc. in order to reach their goals. I have over 25 years of experience treating children , teens and helping parents use evidence-based strategies that work.

I look to create a safe space for my clients, whether it be children , adolescents, adults, families or couples to support progress towards mental health. I enjoy working with a diverse population of individuals and supporting them on their paths. I consider any I spend with clients an honor and privilege. It is not easy to share with others. I work to provide a validating experience for my clients while also remaining attuned to their emotions and needs. I provide Brainspotting, Experiential, CBT, Insight-Oriented and other somatic interventions.

I have 12 years of experience working with wonderful children with difficult behaviors and struggles, such as anxiety, ADHD, ASD, depression, and loss. I have the unique combination of a doctoral education and training in Child Directed Play Therapy. I have trained at the Brown University Center for the Study of Children at Risk, acted as a consultant for Head Start, and interned at UMass. I have a BA in Psychology from Smith College, and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Antioch. I am playful and gentle in my therapy, and easily connect with my clients, big and small, authentically.

Growing up can be tough, and at times it might feel like everything you try when supporting your child isn't working, leaving you frustrated, tired and maybe even overwhelmed. I work to support children , teens and young adults as they work to conquer their current life obstacles and nurture their inner strengths.

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.

Greenhouse Therapy is a low-cost, sliding scale therapy group that is often able to provide therapy services in the home and community setting. We view therapy as a shared endeavor with the child , family, couple or individual, firmly in the role of the expert. We have experience with individuals, couples, groups, teenagers and children with a wide array of challenges and an even wider and more powerful array of strengths. Our therapists have backgrounds in applied behavior analysis, play therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy paired with a deep respect for the human experience.