Psychodynamic Therapists in Sacramento, CA

I believe in meeting you where you are and empowering you to find your own solutions to issues such as depression, anxiety, and identity development. I foster a safe environment to process issues with relationships, grief & loss, and adjustment, through authenticity and congruency. Individuality is acknowledged and honored in our work together through the use of an integrated approach that are best suited to your needs. With experience working in the mental health field since 2004, and degrees from San Francisco State University and University of California, Davis, I am eager to be a part of your journey towards a happier and healthier life.

I work with a diverse clientele, including musicians, actors, comedians and artists. I am actively involved in supporting the LGBTQIA community and I am sensitive to the cultural issues within this community. I have worked directly with the Trans Community and have supported the successful transition of many people over the years. I have also supported couples in open, Polyamorous and non-traditional relationships. My main focus is to be a catalyst for my clients in their individualized development of new core capacities. Some of these core capacities include empathy, vulnerability, self-awareness, accountability and courage.

Welcome! I appreciate you stopping at my page. Stress, depression, anxiety and grief can rob us of the energy to enjoy life and stay connected with the people around us. I became a therapist in the hopes of helping people find peace, happiness and wellbeing. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment wherein you can share your story and we can work together to find meaningful and lasting change.

Now accepting new clients. Are you deciding whether to fix or leave a relationship? Do you feel out of control of your feelings or frustrated that you're not enjoying life? I have 22 years of experience in helping people to develop richer connections and reduce loneliness and stress. My areas of expertise are divorce recovery, clarifying patterns to find the right partner, perinatal and postpartum changes, and step-parenting. I also have experience in working with addiction, trauma recovery, and with families affected by mental illness.

Hello, there! I treat a variety of mental health concerns, and I specialize in gender-affirmative care for transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, and intersex people. You might be questioning your gender or want to talk with an experienced therapist. 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. I can help you navigate these challenges to feel better. Working with neurodiversity is wonderful and I welcome all parts of your experience.

Try as we might, sometimes happiness and contentment always seem just out of reach. Depression, anxiety and stress can make getting out of bed in the morning a daunting task. Troubles in your relationship or conflict in the family can make you feel helpless or overwhelmed. You don’t like yourself and never feel good enough at work or around certain people. Maybe you just can’t quite put your finger on exactly what is wrong, you just know you don’t want to hurt anymore.

I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I assess your unique needs and draw from several theoretical frameworks to provide the tools that will be most helpful to you. I always approach my clients with warmth, curiosity, acceptance, and understanding. I believe the relationship heals and I meet my clients with authenticity.

My job is not to give advice but help guide you through the process that leads to decision-making, insight, awareness, and confirming the beauty within you. I need to help you build resilience and self-efficacy to continue to apply these skills as you encounter future changes and challenges in life. Life is about change and transition.

As solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true worth and lead a life worth celebrating your full potential. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Sometimes we all need some extra help, and often all we need is some extra guidance to help us navigate through life's challenges. Whether the obstacles that you face are temporary setbacks or lifelong issues, together we can find a way to help you face the future with new coping tools and with a stronger sense of self.

As a woman of color, I am passionate about breaking the mental health stigma and working with individuals who have experienced oppression, subtle or blatant discrimination, racism, or struggles with integrating into professional life as a minority. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a space for you to be authentically who you are, provide support during the hard times, ask tough questions when necessary, and work with you to find practical solutions to your challenges. My goal is for clients to feel seen, safe, and heard in our work together.

It can be a lonely and overwhelming feeling to realize that your life doesn't match who you were meant to be. I will help you identify the origin of your maladaptive coping skills, the effect early issues have on you in the present day, and help you learn new, healthy behaviors to live a better and more fulfilling life. I have over 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families dealing with dual diagnoses, trauma and PTSD, substance abuse, personality disorders, mood disorders and thought disorders.

As a daughter of immigrant parents, a working mother, and a wife, I can see your resiliency and grit. With almost 15 years of working in this field, I have the skills to provide high-quality individual therapy sessions and develop comprehensive goals tailored to each client's unique needs. I have dedicated myself to improving the lives of individuals struggling with an array of mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, low self-esteem, etc.) and with a diverse set of backgrounds (i.e., undocumented Latinx individuals, military veterans, and families within the child welfare system).

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? 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!

While anxiety is a natural part of our human experience, chronic experiences of worry, perfectionism, panic, intrusive/unwanted thoughts & compulsions are not. Perhaps it’s hard to turn off your mind and keep your thoughts from racing. You may need new strategies to stop battling your brain and feel calm again. I offer proven stress and anxiety management techniques to help you find relief from your symptoms while helping you develop a new set of coping skills. I have experience treating teens, adults, college & graduate students, as well those who are relatively new to their intrusive/unwanted thought or phobic experiences.

Are you open to trying new ways of gaining an understanding of yourself to feel empowered with making positive changes in your life? Each of us have our own unique story in life and at times, we can be challenged with how we deal with the ups and downs of life. Sometimes life events can have an impact on how we relate with others, view the world and ourselves. Sometimes these ups and downs can bring on feelings of sadness, confusion and frustration - when this happens, the expertise of a Marriage and Family Therapist can help.

I am licensed and see clients via telehealth in the following states: Alaska (204448), California (50961), Florida (MT3608), Hawaii (MFT-767), Nevada (4289-R), Oregon (T2080), Texas (204008), Virginia (0717002026), and Washington (LF60618432). I an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and open for Clinical Supervision.

Our life’s experiences inform who we are, what we believe and how we act. From our early years through today the filter we see life through informs our well being. By fine tuning your lens you see the truth of who you really are. By identifying and removing your barriers you become one with your essence

Therapy is a process which demands great courage and patience with yourself. I hope that you will find the therapist with the right fit for you. I am especially interested in working with couples and relationship issues, caregiver/eldercare dilemmas, grief and loss and men's issues. I approach clients from a holistic perspective with a background in nursing and social work.

During unprecedented times, we can feel as though we are being pulled in many directions. Balance, emotional stability, and restoration of self are priority and an absolute necessity to face challenges. Therapy is a collaborative process that can aid in resolving past trauma and achieving your authentic self. If you are prepared to make way for self-discovery and healing, you have come to the right place.