Domestic Abuse Therapists in Sacramento, CA
Anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and emotional pain have a way of stealing your sense of peace, disrupting your relationships, and making you feel disconnected from the person you want to be.
I am comfortable treating a wide range of mental health issues and believe in extra education. I specialize in Crisis and Abuse, Sex Therapy, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression. I will responsibly address your needs with kindness, cultural sensitivity, compassion, and grace. All are welcome. (I provide HIPAA compliant Video Sessions/Telehealth services.)
Anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and emotional pain have a way of stealing your sense of peace, disrupting your relationships, and making you feel disconnected from the person you want to be.
I am comfortable treating a wide range of mental health issues and believe in extra education. I specialize in Crisis and Abuse, Sex Therapy, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression. I will responsibly address your needs with kindness, cultural sensitivity, compassion, and grace. All are welcome. (I provide HIPAA compliant Video Sessions/Telehealth services.)
You're queer, you're "weird," you knew you were different before we had the term "nuero-divergent." You're genderqueer, you're a witch, you're creative, you're an activist. This world doesn't fit you, and that's really the problem. But, you were told that you needed to change to fit this world. You're not the problem and neither is the way you're built. But, you hold shame from a life-time of being told you are the problem and need to be different. The lack of attunment and understanding from those around you has been isolating and led to depression and anxiety.
You're queer, you're "weird," you knew you were different before we had the term "nuero-divergent." You're genderqueer, you're a witch, you're creative, you're an activist. This world doesn't fit you, and that's really the problem. But, you were told that you needed to change to fit this world. You're not the problem and neither is the way you're built. But, you hold shame from a life-time of being told you are the problem and need to be different. The lack of attunment and understanding from those around you has been isolating and led to depression and anxiety.
I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity.
My communication style is warm, honest, and direct. It's important to me to speak honestly to my clients. I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for clients to express themselves and speak their minds.
I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses and issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD, domestic violence, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and gender identity.
My communication style is warm, honest, and direct. It's important to me to speak honestly to my clients. I aim to create a safe and welcoming space for clients to express themselves and speak their minds.
I provide supportive, client-centered therapy for those facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, PTSD, LGBTQ+ concerns, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Sometimes the past feels too close, or our thoughts spiral in ways we can’t seem to stop. Sometimes sadness or worry becomes a constant companion. My role is to support you on this journey, helping you navigate these challenges and discover new ways forward. As a social worker, I witnessed both the weight of hardship and the strength of the human spirit. This inspired me to become a therapist, committed to guiding clients toward growth and healing. Therapy can help you move beyond difficult experiences and step into a life that feels more balanced, connected, and fulfilling. Healing is possible and within your reach!
I provide supportive, client-centered therapy for those facing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, PTSD, LGBTQ+ concerns, domestic violence and sexual assault.
Sometimes the past feels too close, or our thoughts spiral in ways we can’t seem to stop. Sometimes sadness or worry becomes a constant companion. My role is to support you on this journey, helping you navigate these challenges and discover new ways forward. As a social worker, I witnessed both the weight of hardship and the strength of the human spirit. This inspired me to become a therapist, committed to guiding clients toward growth and healing. Therapy can help you move beyond difficult experiences and step into a life that feels more balanced, connected, and fulfilling. Healing is possible and within your reach!
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, parenting concerns, interpersonal /marital issues, and work stress. Whatever has brought you here, I welcome you on your journey. We have all experienced some stress in our lives as it relates to recent transitions, major life events, or day-to-day struggles. My passion has been to support the individual by focusing on their strengths and empowering them to overcome these challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in residential, community-based, and outpatient settings for 14 years.
I specialize in working with adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, parenting concerns, interpersonal /marital issues, and work stress. Whatever has brought you here, I welcome you on your journey. We have all experienced some stress in our lives as it relates to recent transitions, major life events, or day-to-day struggles. My passion has been to support the individual by focusing on their strengths and empowering them to overcome these challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in residential, community-based, and outpatient settings for 14 years.
Together, our therapists bring years of experience working in eating disorder and substance abuse treatment, along with specialized training in couples and family therapy, EMDR, attachment-based therapy, and somatic experiencing.
Life gets complicated sometimes. Maybe you’ve been living with the impact of sexual or relationship trauma, family wounds that leave you feeling disconnected and alone, relationship patterns you wish you could break, or navigating a life transition of becoming a college student, a new parent, or an empty nester. Perhaps you’ve been struggling with feeling at home in your body and making peace with food, overusing substances to cope with life’s stressors, anxiety and depression that keeps you feeling stuck, or struggling to cope after the loss of a loved one.
Together, our therapists bring years of experience working in eating disorder and substance abuse treatment, along with specialized training in couples and family therapy, EMDR, attachment-based therapy, and somatic experiencing.
Life gets complicated sometimes. Maybe you’ve been living with the impact of sexual or relationship trauma, family wounds that leave you feeling disconnected and alone, relationship patterns you wish you could break, or navigating a life transition of becoming a college student, a new parent, or an empty nester. Perhaps you’ve been struggling with feeling at home in your body and making peace with food, overusing substances to cope with life’s stressors, anxiety and depression that keeps you feeling stuck, or struggling to cope after the loss of a loved one.
Do you find yourself stuck in a loop, despite years of talk therapy?
You’re someone who is open-minded, ready to put in the work, and thirsty for change but still find yourself running in circles, repeating cycles, and feeling like you keep hitting a wall. You feel exhausted and like maybe healing is just not in the cards for you. You have tried therapy for years and you still feel stuck; what you wouldn't give to feel free. Our approach is designed for individuals who have hit a plateau in standard talk therapy and are open to integrating somatic and holistic interventions for lasting change.
Do you find yourself stuck in a loop, despite years of talk therapy?
You’re someone who is open-minded, ready to put in the work, and thirsty for change but still find yourself running in circles, repeating cycles, and feeling like you keep hitting a wall. You feel exhausted and like maybe healing is just not in the cards for you. You have tried therapy for years and you still feel stuck; what you wouldn't give to feel free. Our approach is designed for individuals who have hit a plateau in standard talk therapy and are open to integrating somatic and holistic interventions for lasting change.
An ideal client would be someone who is empathetic toward others and compassionate toward themselves and is open, coachable, and capable of accepting feedback. The process of therapy takes time and energy so having someone start the process of therapy with an open mind and a willingness to put in the work to see the process through is also helpful. Jennifer also offers clinical supervision to pre-licensed therapists (ASW, AMFT, APCC). In addition to therapy and supervision, she provides consulting to therapists seeking to start or grow their private practice. She's also passionate in counseling other mental health providers.
An ideal client would be someone who is empathetic toward others and compassionate toward themselves and is open, coachable, and capable of accepting feedback. The process of therapy takes time and energy so having someone start the process of therapy with an open mind and a willingness to put in the work to see the process through is also helpful. Jennifer also offers clinical supervision to pre-licensed therapists (ASW, AMFT, APCC). In addition to therapy and supervision, she provides consulting to therapists seeking to start or grow their private practice. She's also passionate in counseling other mental health providers.
We help kids, teens, and adults heal from things like trauma and abuse.
As a BIPOC and LGBTQ+ affirming practice, we understand having a therapist who lived it themselves is so much more important than having one who just read about it in a book. That's why we emphasize identity and culture in our practice of mental health treatment and always welcome the whole client.
We help kids, teens, and adults heal from things like trauma and abuse.
As a BIPOC and LGBTQ+ affirming practice, we understand having a therapist who lived it themselves is so much more important than having one who just read about it in a book. That's why we emphasize identity and culture in our practice of mental health treatment and always welcome the whole client.
Do you find yourself overthinking and ruminating about the past or anticipating and worrying about the future? Experience fear and dread around the unknown? If so, these are areas of anxiety I specialize in, as well as grief and life transitions. I’m passionate about helping individuals learn how to better navigate their experiences by sharpening their self-awareness, increasing their sense of hope, and revealing their innate strengths. If you feel like this speaks to you, I would love to help you on your healing journey!
Do you find yourself overthinking and ruminating about the past or anticipating and worrying about the future? Experience fear and dread around the unknown? If so, these are areas of anxiety I specialize in, as well as grief and life transitions. I’m passionate about helping individuals learn how to better navigate their experiences by sharpening their self-awareness, increasing their sense of hope, and revealing their innate strengths. If you feel like this speaks to you, I would love to help you on your healing journey!
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You must be tired of feeling anxious and/or depressed. You are ready to make changes to have the life you deserve. You are ready to find your voice by learning techniques and tools to feel safe. You are ready to put in the work to help release the anxiety, depression, and heaviness of life. You are ready to be the best version of yourself!
Only Accepting Law Enforcement, Professional Staff with a law enforcement agency and Dispatch.
You must be tired of feeling anxious and/or depressed. You are ready to make changes to have the life you deserve. You are ready to find your voice by learning techniques and tools to feel safe. You are ready to put in the work to help release the anxiety, depression, and heaviness of life. You are ready to be the best version of yourself!
Counseling is my dream job. It’s sacred to me to be able to sit with someone in their pain while they share their story and allow me to help them sift through the hard stuff of life. I love approaching all people with openness and non-judgement, creating a safe space by listening with compassion and care, and applying all my skills and training to help them reach their goals. (And I love to do it with a sense of humor.) I have been practicing since 2016 and work with children (ages 4+), teens, individuals, and couples of diverse ethnicities, religions, orientations, genders and backgrounds.
Counseling is my dream job. It’s sacred to me to be able to sit with someone in their pain while they share their story and allow me to help them sift through the hard stuff of life. I love approaching all people with openness and non-judgement, creating a safe space by listening with compassion and care, and applying all my skills and training to help them reach their goals. (And I love to do it with a sense of humor.) I have been practicing since 2016 and work with children (ages 4+), teens, individuals, and couples of diverse ethnicities, religions, orientations, genders and backgrounds.
My clinical work is dedicated to helping people overcome suffering while developing healthy, productive, and fulfilling relationships and lives. I offer supportive, confidential, and individually-tailored treatment for individuals, couples, and children. I have a flexible and integrative orientation that is influenced by psychodynamic relational theories while integrating mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. I treat anxiety depression, trauma, relationship and sexual issues and LGBTQ Issues. I am committed to helping you receive the best services possible and I am happy to discuss your needs with you to determine whether working together would be a good fit. I look forward to speaking with you.
My clinical work is dedicated to helping people overcome suffering while developing healthy, productive, and fulfilling relationships and lives. I offer supportive, confidential, and individually-tailored treatment for individuals, couples, and children. I have a flexible and integrative orientation that is influenced by psychodynamic relational theories while integrating mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. I treat anxiety depression, trauma, relationship and sexual issues and LGBTQ Issues. I am committed to helping you receive the best services possible and I am happy to discuss your needs with you to determine whether working together would be a good fit. I look forward to speaking with you.
Welcome, and thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. And I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 93282). I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade, supporting children, teens, adults, and families through a variety of challenges. My approach is strength-based and collaborative. I believe that every person has unique abilities and resources that can be built upon to create positive change.
Welcome, and thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. And I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 93282). I have worked in the mental health field for over a decade, supporting children, teens, adults, and families through a variety of challenges. My approach is strength-based and collaborative. I believe that every person has unique abilities and resources that can be built upon to create positive change.
Perhaps you are having difficulties in your primary relationships, perhaps there are stressors at work, perhaps you face a great choice and several obstacles are hindering your clarity and peace. I have been honored to witness individuals and couples overcome many barriers that initially seemed insurmountable. Based on the lived experience of those I work with I believe that a full, happy, and peaceful life is within reach for everyone who seeks it.
Perhaps you are having difficulties in your primary relationships, perhaps there are stressors at work, perhaps you face a great choice and several obstacles are hindering your clarity and peace. I have been honored to witness individuals and couples overcome many barriers that initially seemed insurmountable. Based on the lived experience of those I work with I believe that a full, happy, and peaceful life is within reach for everyone who seeks it.
If you are feeling down, coping with an overwhelming life change, or seeking more out of life and relationships, we can help. Accepting you right where you are with compassion and mindful presence are the cornerstone of our practice. Creating space for you to be, just as you are, problems, guilt, shame, disappointment and all, can be very healing. Once you feel heard and accepted, you can start opening to the guidance of your emotions, identifying blocks to joy, healing and recovery. This creates the space for goal setting and planning.
If you are feeling down, coping with an overwhelming life change, or seeking more out of life and relationships, we can help. Accepting you right where you are with compassion and mindful presence are the cornerstone of our practice. Creating space for you to be, just as you are, problems, guilt, shame, disappointment and all, can be very healing. Once you feel heard and accepted, you can start opening to the guidance of your emotions, identifying blocks to joy, healing and recovery. This creates the space for goal setting and planning.
Couples, thruples, situationships, all are welcome! My passion is to help you to love first, for yourself and those around you. I help clients find balance and inner healing while navigating an unjust world. Our work together will be guided by your unique journey and perspective. All needs are welcome. No experience necessary, you don't need to know how to "do" therapy. Each step towards where you want to go can be as long or as short as is helpful.
Couples, thruples, situationships, all are welcome! My passion is to help you to love first, for yourself and those around you. I help clients find balance and inner healing while navigating an unjust world. Our work together will be guided by your unique journey and perspective. All needs are welcome. No experience necessary, you don't need to know how to "do" therapy. Each step towards where you want to go can be as long or as short as is helpful.
Lani G Westervelt LMFT Marriage & Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Sacramento, CA 95828
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Marriage and Family Therapists work with individuals, couples, families and children for the purpose of treating nervous and mental health disorders.
Marriage and Family Therapists work with individuals, couples, families and children for the purpose of treating nervous and mental health disorders.
I sincerely believe in whole-person wellness and that mind, body, and spirit need to be nurtured for overall mental health and well-being to be stabilized. It is my hope to support you in taking the steps you believe need to be taken to live a healthy, fulfilling, peaceful, and empowered life. As an expert in mindfulness and meditation, I work with adults and teens to effectively manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am also skilled in working with individuals who struggle with substance use, conduct disorders, and academic challenges.
I sincerely believe in whole-person wellness and that mind, body, and spirit need to be nurtured for overall mental health and well-being to be stabilized. It is my hope to support you in taking the steps you believe need to be taken to live a healthy, fulfilling, peaceful, and empowered life. As an expert in mindfulness and meditation, I work with adults and teens to effectively manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am also skilled in working with individuals who struggle with substance use, conduct disorders, and academic challenges.
My focus is on working with adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style embodies strengths based, humanistic and holistic approaches, that have proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
My focus is on working with adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style embodies strengths based, humanistic and holistic approaches, that have proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
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Domestic Abuse Therapists
What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognize that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.