Psychodynamic Therapists in Sacramento, CA
Your culture shapes how you see the world — and how the world sees you. And that matters in therapy. As a queer man of color, I deeply understand how identity, inclusion, and lived experience affect your mental health — especially if you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Many of my clients are gay men navigating anxiety, relationships, self-worth, or questions around identity. Others come for support with depression, parenting, recovery, or career uncertainty. Some are simply feeling stuck, or just trying to stay afloat. Wherever you're starting from, you're not alone.
Your culture shapes how you see the world — and how the world sees you. And that matters in therapy. As a queer man of color, I deeply understand how identity, inclusion, and lived experience affect your mental health — especially if you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Many of my clients are gay men navigating anxiety, relationships, self-worth, or questions around identity. Others come for support with depression, parenting, recovery, or career uncertainty. Some are simply feeling stuck, or just trying to stay afloat. Wherever you're starting from, you're not alone.
Together, we’ll identify goals and create a plan to move forward. I am committed to social justice and recognize how race, gender, sexuality, and access to resources shape mental health. I provide a supportive space to explore these influences and build resilience. As a therapist, I offer an affirming, non-judgmental space to express yourself freely. I see trust building as key to fostering growth and change. With empathy and creativity, I tailor my approach to your needs. I am experienced working with LGBTQ+ individuals, artists, neurodivergent folks, and others who may feel marginalized or struggle to fit into societal norms.
Together, we’ll identify goals and create a plan to move forward. I am committed to social justice and recognize how race, gender, sexuality, and access to resources shape mental health. I provide a supportive space to explore these influences and build resilience. As a therapist, I offer an affirming, non-judgmental space to express yourself freely. I see trust building as key to fostering growth and change. With empathy and creativity, I tailor my approach to your needs. I am experienced working with LGBTQ+ individuals, artists, neurodivergent folks, and others who may feel marginalized or struggle to fit into societal norms.
Hi there! It’s essential to experience a warm, nurturing, personalized space to help you reconnect with yourself and in your relationships. I’m passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome challenges surrounding intimacy, infidelity, communication, and connection. I promote my client’s individual growth and relationship health by incorporating Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Inner-Child Work, and Strength-Based approaches.
Hi there! It’s essential to experience a warm, nurturing, personalized space to help you reconnect with yourself and in your relationships. I’m passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome challenges surrounding intimacy, infidelity, communication, and connection. I promote my client’s individual growth and relationship health by incorporating Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Inner-Child Work, and Strength-Based approaches.
My goal is to foster a comfortable environment to explore difficult thoughts and feelings in order to facilitate healing and growth. I specialize in anxiety disorders, behavioral therapies, and depression. Additional areas of focus include complex family issues, life transitions, relationship problems, parenting skills, work, and academic stress. I will assist in identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you, in order to develop new strategies to help manage your symptoms more effectively. I look forward to meeting you!
My goal is to foster a comfortable environment to explore difficult thoughts and feelings in order to facilitate healing and growth. I specialize in anxiety disorders, behavioral therapies, and depression. Additional areas of focus include complex family issues, life transitions, relationship problems, parenting skills, work, and academic stress. I will assist in identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you, in order to develop new strategies to help manage your symptoms more effectively. I look forward to meeting you!
If you are trying to tough things out on your own or avoiding issues in your relationship that hold you back from a more fulfilling life, now there is hope! I have 35 years experience as a psychotherapist, couples therapist, and mediator, helping individuals and couples make positive changes in their lives--both immediate and lasting. The goals of psychotherapy are tailored to the specific problems, but always include greater self awareness, healing of old wounds and present losses, better coping skills, and feeling both more secure and more free. I will help you discover more effective ways of dealing with challenges and issues.
If you are trying to tough things out on your own or avoiding issues in your relationship that hold you back from a more fulfilling life, now there is hope! I have 35 years experience as a psychotherapist, couples therapist, and mediator, helping individuals and couples make positive changes in their lives--both immediate and lasting. The goals of psychotherapy are tailored to the specific problems, but always include greater self awareness, healing of old wounds and present losses, better coping skills, and feeling both more secure and more free. I will help you discover more effective ways of dealing with challenges and issues.
Chrystal Baisley, LMFT I collaborate with clients to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to navigate life's challenges and deepen a person's understanding of themselves and the world around them. I work with client's experiencing trauma, adjustment, mood disturbances, relationship/family issues, sexual assault, Domestic Violence, Depression, anxiety. My communication style is heavily focused on actively listening, validating, and providing exploration and clarification. I seek to understand the client with a warm, supportive tone but also challenging the client to promote growth and accountability.
Chrystal Baisley, LMFT I collaborate with clients to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to navigate life's challenges and deepen a person's understanding of themselves and the world around them. I work with client's experiencing trauma, adjustment, mood disturbances, relationship/family issues, sexual assault, Domestic Violence, Depression, anxiety. My communication style is heavily focused on actively listening, validating, and providing exploration and clarification. I seek to understand the client with a warm, supportive tone but also challenging the client to promote growth and accountability.
Oliver Lloyd
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Sacramento, CA 95816
Waitlist for new clients
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which means we’ll go beyond symptom relief.
I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) through ShaMynds Healing Center, where I integrate ketamine work into an ongoing therapeutic frame. KAP can widen the aperture of insight, soften rigid defenses, and accelerate access to long-buried material - within a safe, grounded relationship.
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which means we’ll go beyond symptom relief.
I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) through ShaMynds Healing Center, where I integrate ketamine work into an ongoing therapeutic frame. KAP can widen the aperture of insight, soften rigid defenses, and accelerate access to long-buried material - within a safe, grounded relationship.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Sacramento, California. I provide therapy to clients across the state through Telehealth, specializing in working with adults. My primary focus is addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation, My approach is rooted in compassion and empowerment, fostering a safe and supportive space where clients can grow and heal.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Sacramento, California. I provide therapy to clients across the state through Telehealth, specializing in working with adults. My primary focus is addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional regulation, My approach is rooted in compassion and empowerment, fostering a safe and supportive space where clients can grow and heal.
Hello! I'm Heather, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a background spanning nearly 15 years. Together we will go at your unique pace, ensuring that you feel safe and supported along the way. I primarily work with young adults, professionals, and LGBT folks experiencing a range of symptoms and life stressors related to relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. Many of my clients are dealing with changes like starting out in their career, relationship beginnings or endings, or loss of a loved one. I provide personalized support to help you thrive in your personal and professional life.
Hello! I'm Heather, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a background spanning nearly 15 years. Together we will go at your unique pace, ensuring that you feel safe and supported along the way. I primarily work with young adults, professionals, and LGBT folks experiencing a range of symptoms and life stressors related to relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. Many of my clients are dealing with changes like starting out in their career, relationship beginnings or endings, or loss of a loved one. I provide personalized support to help you thrive in your personal and professional life.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, anger issues, or relationship struggles rooted in past experiences? My approach meets you where you are, offering comfort and trust as we work through each session. Healing is like a wave, with natural ups and downs, but we’ll move forward together on a steady, upward path. If you’re feeling stuck or caught in repetitive patterns, I’m here to help you understand these cycles, empowering you to create a more authentic life. Through a supportive, safe environment, we’ll explore your unique needs, helping you build resilience and confidence as you move toward meaningful change.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, anger issues, or relationship struggles rooted in past experiences? My approach meets you where you are, offering comfort and trust as we work through each session. Healing is like a wave, with natural ups and downs, but we’ll move forward together on a steady, upward path. If you’re feeling stuck or caught in repetitive patterns, I’m here to help you understand these cycles, empowering you to create a more authentic life. Through a supportive, safe environment, we’ll explore your unique needs, helping you build resilience and confidence as you move toward meaningful change.
I have a flexible and integrative orientation that is influenced by psychodynamic relational theories while integrating mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and values based therapies.
I approach people with authenticity, honesty and openness. I believe a good therapeutic relationship is essential and I aspire to create a safe place for each individual to forge a path of healing and move toward a more vibrant life. I have almost 15 years of experience treating eating disorders and this is one of my specialties.
I have a flexible and integrative orientation that is influenced by psychodynamic relational theories while integrating mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and values based therapies.
I approach people with authenticity, honesty and openness. I believe a good therapeutic relationship is essential and I aspire to create a safe place for each individual to forge a path of healing and move toward a more vibrant life. I have almost 15 years of experience treating eating disorders and this is one of my specialties.
I am passionate about providing a safe space of trust, healing, growth and change. Beginning the process of therapy takes courage and willingness to share the impacts you have undergone or are going through. With a relational and multi-cultural lens, I will work towards gaining an understanding of your perspective and views on life. Together, we can tackle issues, gain a further understanding of self to bring forth the development of fresh life patterns and thought processes that can allow you to flourish.
I am passionate about providing a safe space of trust, healing, growth and change. Beginning the process of therapy takes courage and willingness to share the impacts you have undergone or are going through. With a relational and multi-cultural lens, I will work towards gaining an understanding of your perspective and views on life. Together, we can tackle issues, gain a further understanding of self to bring forth the development of fresh life patterns and thought processes that can allow you to flourish.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I’m so glad you’re considering it. I work with individuals who are ready to build healthier habits and create lasting change, especially those navigating stress, burnout, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending practical strategies with a strong mental health foundation to support your unique goals. When you're ready, I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where real growth can happen. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I’m so glad you’re considering it. I work with individuals who are ready to build healthier habits and create lasting change, especially those navigating stress, burnout, or feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending practical strategies with a strong mental health foundation to support your unique goals. When you're ready, I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where real growth can happen. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented.
My approach to psychotherapy is eclectic. I believe in working and creating an individual treatment approach unique to each of my clients. I am a person centered but also psychodynamic, in that I believe that the unconscious is an important door to change where we can uncover the root of patterns of behavior. I also have a passion for working with couples and helping them break free from difficult communication patterns using Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), which focuses on the attachment or strength of the bond a couple has and emotions that are getting in the way of safety, connection, and love. etc.
My approach to psychotherapy is eclectic. I believe in working and creating an individual treatment approach unique to each of my clients. I am a person centered but also psychodynamic, in that I believe that the unconscious is an important door to change where we can uncover the root of patterns of behavior. I also have a passion for working with couples and helping them break free from difficult communication patterns using Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), which focuses on the attachment or strength of the bond a couple has and emotions that are getting in the way of safety, connection, and love. etc.
I’m a Sacramento native, UCLA Bruin, and clinical psychologist, in chronological order. These days, I work in private practice with teens and adults who are looking to make a change; they’re stumped, though, about where to begin. That’s where my skillset comes in handy. I specialize in a unique type of psychological testing called Therapeutic Assessment. There are only two people certified in California to conduct these types of assessments and I’m one of them. Here's a short breakdown of how it works. While it might not sound intuitive, the questions that puzzle you most are going to guide us. You might be wondering:
I’m a Sacramento native, UCLA Bruin, and clinical psychologist, in chronological order. These days, I work in private practice with teens and adults who are looking to make a change; they’re stumped, though, about where to begin. That’s where my skillset comes in handy. I specialize in a unique type of psychological testing called Therapeutic Assessment. There are only two people certified in California to conduct these types of assessments and I’m one of them. Here's a short breakdown of how it works. While it might not sound intuitive, the questions that puzzle you most are going to guide us. You might be wondering:
As a therapist with a warm, relational style and a commitment to compassionate evidence-based interventions, my goal is to help you discover your true potential. By applying mindfulness and insight-based therapies, we can develop understanding into unworkable behavior patterns and unhelpful thoughts that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and fulfilling life. Together, we will help you to create a life that is in alignment with what's most important to you.
As a therapist with a warm, relational style and a commitment to compassionate evidence-based interventions, my goal is to help you discover your true potential. By applying mindfulness and insight-based therapies, we can develop understanding into unworkable behavior patterns and unhelpful thoughts that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful and fulfilling life. Together, we will help you to create a life that is in alignment with what's most important to you.
I utilize the following modalities: CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic and solution focused.
Whether you are starting therapy for the first time, or, life has brought you back, I am here to help. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to invest in themselves through counseling to support in finding balance, resolution, and prioritize their mental health. I have a passion for working with all people in the therapeutic setting, with most of my experience being with teens/young adults/ adults. As a therapist with both a warm yet energetic approach, I strive to support clients by creating a safe space to process, build connection, and reconnect with their authentic selves.
I utilize the following modalities: CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic and solution focused.
Whether you are starting therapy for the first time, or, life has brought you back, I am here to help. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to invest in themselves through counseling to support in finding balance, resolution, and prioritize their mental health. I have a passion for working with all people in the therapeutic setting, with most of my experience being with teens/young adults/ adults. As a therapist with both a warm yet energetic approach, I strive to support clients by creating a safe space to process, build connection, and reconnect with their authentic selves.
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.
Welcome. Are you feeling stuck or confused? Experiencing a major change or loss in your life? Wondering how you ended up in the same uncomfortable situation again or wishing you could just a handle things a little differently this time? Struggling with the uncertainty of life? Maybe you have been feeling out of sorts or unmotivated and can't figure out why. When these feelings and situations arise, therapy can help. I believe, that while it takes courage to ask for help sometimes help is exactly what we need to feel better, improve our relationships, gain clarity and experience more ease in life.
Welcome. Are you feeling stuck or confused? Experiencing a major change or loss in your life? Wondering how you ended up in the same uncomfortable situation again or wishing you could just a handle things a little differently this time? Struggling with the uncertainty of life? Maybe you have been feeling out of sorts or unmotivated and can't figure out why. When these feelings and situations arise, therapy can help. I believe, that while it takes courage to ask for help sometimes help is exactly what we need to feel better, improve our relationships, gain clarity and experience more ease in life.
Accepting New Clients as of 10/28/25. Hi, my name is Janecia, and I believe in providing a co-created safe space just to be. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and young adults in the area of addressing topics such as: Trauma, anxiety, depression, personal growth, career focus and exploration, athletes, relationship challenges, dating, self-love, communication, parenting challenges, setting healthy boundaries, healing, decision making, women's issues, pre-/present/post-pregnancy, and overall life transitions. Book with me now by clicking on my website
Accepting New Clients as of 10/28/25. Hi, my name is Janecia, and I believe in providing a co-created safe space just to be. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and young adults in the area of addressing topics such as: Trauma, anxiety, depression, personal growth, career focus and exploration, athletes, relationship challenges, dating, self-love, communication, parenting challenges, setting healthy boundaries, healing, decision making, women's issues, pre-/present/post-pregnancy, and overall life transitions. Book with me now by clicking on my website
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.