Family Therapy in Sacramento, CA

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Authentic Counseling Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, PsyD, CATC-V, A-MFT
Verified
Verified
Transitional Experiences happen! Kids' families become disjointed from divorce. Tweens become Teens. Individuals in their early 20's wonder what the next step is "for them". 30-somethings sometime face life-path decisions, maybe even boredom? Beloved pets or family members pass away. Married people are suddenly "single-again". the mid-life 50's often come with health issues that completely throw people for a loop! The 60+ often involve taking care of aging parents or are facing the death experience themselves! Grandparents sometimes find themselves raising their children's children! What is going ON?
(916) 252-5144
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Sacramento, CA 95826
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Catherine Cohen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
In my practice, I blend a warm, compassionate and respectful approach along with solid science and practical experience. Clients find that the simple act of talking in therapy provides a wealth of information which in turn brings decisions about what to do. My special areas of focus Include work with abuse and trauma survivors, relationship and intimacy issues, work concerns, culture and identity concerns, & chronic illness and health. I welcome adults and adolescents to my practice, and offer individual, couples and family therapy .
(916) 444-8834
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Chris Webster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Imagine feeling peace-even in the face of life's challenges. Anxiety and depression. Relationship problems with partners, family members, or others. Divorce, death, and other tragedies. Imagine knowing you have the emotional awareness and the skills you need to deal with whatever life brings you. The wherewithal to meet challenges, to achieve better outcomes, and - ultimately - to heal the wounds that can make peace seem elusive or fleeting. The choice to seek therapy is itself a big step toward healing. My role is to help guide you as you move through self-discovery, to self-awareness, to self-direction.
(916) 584-9735
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Sacramento, CA 95825
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Jennifer Domingo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in treatments for the following: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management, Grief and Loss, Panic attacks, Parenting and Family Issues, and Work and Career Issues.
I am licensed and see clients via telehealth in the following states: California (50961), Washington (LF60618432), Florida (MT3608), Texas (204008), Hawaii (MFT-767), Nevada (4289-R), and Oregon (T2080). I am currently open for Clinical Supervision.
(916) 884-5649
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Sacramento, CA 95819
Not accepting new clients
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Jesse Little Shapiro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York for bi-coastal clients.
Giving yourself a space dedicated to self-reflection is so helpful. I work with adolescents, often highly accomplished adults, and couples in my practice. I help clients meet their own goals by building a strong relationship, encouraging reflection, and exploring alternatives. I am warm, engaging, and well trained. In my work with clients, we look at the influence of a client's family -of-origin, their current stressors and challenges, and the relationship that unfold between the client and myself. I assist my clients to work through their challenges, so they have more choices to live a more authentic life.
(279) 205-4664
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Sacramento, CA 95818
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Mankowski Mental Health Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
Verified
Wendy Fischer, LMFT, has a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from California Family Study Center, and has been working in this field for over 28 yrs.
Rebecca Mankowski, LMFT, is the owner of MMHC, Clinical Supervisor, Graduate level instructor at CSUS, and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Effectively practices crisis and trauma counseling, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of most DSM V disorders. Extensive experience working with clients from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Comfortable working globally having lived and traveled on three continents and 17 countries.
(916) 675-3807
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Sacramento, CA 95825
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Jason Briggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BSW, MHRS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I treat the family as a system in which each person is honored and respected.
What do you want? What are you doing to get it? Is it working, and if not, what can you do differently? Your personal goals for therapy, once defined, will be at the heart of our work together. I'll support you in applying your strengths, deepening your sense of connection to yourself and those you love, and finding healthy ways to relate to negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Suffering is part of the human condition, but together, we can learn to respond to it skillfully. Slowing down, healing and integrating life experiences will be our focus!
(530) 723-1579
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Trisha A Mendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I AM CURRENTLY FULL AND UNABLE TO TAKE ANY NEW CLIENTS. Are you ready for a change? Are you tired of feeling the way you feel? Not quite sure what you need to do to feel a little different would you believe "change your thinking change your life" is all it may take? If any of this applies to you call me today. Remember you are more than a label or a feeling. Whether it is just you, you and your significant other, or you and your family things can change. I have worked with children, families and couples.
(916) 502-9096
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Sacramento, CA 95825
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Amy J. Ahlfeld, Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family & friends, practicing yoga, drinking tea, and being outdoors.
I have a clinical and consulting practice in Midtown working with individuals and couples on parenting, women's issues, relationship violence, and anger management. Additionally, I work as an executive coach with professionally successful Women of Color. As a licensed psychologist, my training and life experience have afforded me the opportunity to provide expert consultation, counseling, and evaluation services. I have conducted short and long term therapy as well as comprehensive assessments pertaining to academic, workplace, or medical-related issues. Specific client populations I work with include executives, men and women of color, adolescents (and families), and domestic violence offenders.
(916) 546-4379
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Deja DeTrinidad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Through individual, group, or family therapy I can support you with gaining the understanding and tools you need to achieve balance and healing.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma that has developed into disordered eating, self-esteem challenges, or overwhelming feelings of hopelessness? Have these issues impacted your relationships? Has the transition to parenthood led to feelings of sadness or anxiety? Are you in need of support for your mood and thoughts? As your therapist I offer a safe space to explore your mental health with a hope of improving your overall emotional well-being and expanding your support system.
(916) 884-2286
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Sacramento, CA 95825
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Stephen Taft
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am Stephen Taft, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . We all reach points in our life when we need some additional support to break out of problem patterns or to manage difficult issues. If you have been experiencing trouble in your relationships, anxiety, depression or have been feeling overwhelmed; it may be a good time to start therapy. Together we can work to build upon your personal strengths to support your growth in order to create a happier and healthier life.
(530) 517-6130
Sacramento, CA 95816
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Maria Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am here to offer you and your family support for the challenges you're facing.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or out of control? I offer effective and compassionate psychotherapy services to adults, teens, children, and families. I specialize in treating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. You'll find me to be a compassionate listener, working with you to help you achieve the changes you would like to see in your life. Together we will identify and develop your strengths and interests so you can achieve your goals. I offer a safe place for you to talk about your fears and worries, body image and self-esteem struggles, relationship challenges, career and life transitions.
(925) 259-3365
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Sacramento, CA 95864
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American River Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you worried about your marriage? Is your adopted child or teen struggling with loss or attachment challenges. Do you wish you had better family relationships? I created American River Family Counseling, because I believe that everyone deserves to have healthy and connected relationships. At American River Family Counseling, we define family the way you do! We serve single and two parent families, adopted, foster and blended families. We provide therapy for adults, couples, children and teens using an attachment focused approach.
(916) 548-1834
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Sacramento, CA 95864
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Laurie Beth Richardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
com/laurie-richardson- family -therapist.
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.
(916) 249-5182
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Patricia Do
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I hope to support you in accessing your true authentic self, reaching your personal goals, and learning to live with the imperfect parts of you. I firmly believe that we all deserve space to explore our thoughts, feelings, opinions, and values, without judgement. I support individuals with difficulties managing anxiety, body image, trauma, relationship distress, career challenges, LGBTQ+ needs, and the pressures of our roles within our family system.
(916) 545-1027
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Sacramento, CA 95829
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Lourdes E Medina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Lourdes Medina and am bilingual Spanish Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . I am passionate about helping individuals at different phases of life, break cycles associated with generational trauma and unhealthy patterns, in order to find their voice, set boundaries and develop a better version of themselves. My philosophy is providing an open, friendly and non-judgmental stance with each patient I meet. I appreciate getting to know the patient as a human being and being able to assist each patient in becoming a better version of themselves.
(916) 776-5253
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Sacramento, CA 95828
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Sheri Plummer-Raphael
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My clients most often describe me as calm, and they feel safe creating a healing space together. I love the diversity of human life and enjoy working with people of all ages. Through our work together, you may recover from upsetting experiences and feel greater ease in life. You may notice an increase in energy and motivation, improved relationships with friends and loved ones, and an opening to reconnect as a family . If you want to improve your child's behavior, eliminate addictions, improve performance, or find relief from unexplained physical pain, I can offer you my support.
(916) 945-2864
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Lauren Nicole Lowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed psychotherapist with degrees from Princeton University and the American School of Professional Psychology. I help adults who are suffering from issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, car accidents, traumatic experiences, divorce/breakups, personal injuries, codependency and eating disorders. My specialty is EMDR therapy. If you suffer from PTSD, I can help you to reprocess recent or past trauma. Together we will work to get back behind the wheel, resolve that family conflict, overcome problematic relationships, recognize codependency, set boundaries, and heal.
(415) 212-7074
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Sacramento, CA 95815
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Lindsay Juricich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
(669) 271-7673
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Sacramento, CA 95825
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Life Steps Consulting
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC, ICADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer individual sessions, couples counseling, family counseling, substance abuse evaluations for family and legal courts, and intervention services.
Have you or a loved one struggled with alcohol or drug dependency? Allow me to help you on your journey to recovery. At Life Steps Consulting, we know that life is full of different transitions, which can be broken down into a series of steps. When you are struggling with substance abuse, movement through the transitional steps halts, causing you to fall into unhealthy life cycles, which impact your career goals, relationships, physical and mental health. I can help you get back on track. I not only have studied the disease of alcohol and drug addiction, but I have been there and I know how you feel.
(916) 545-9754
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Sacramento, CA 95816
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.