Weight Loss Therapists in Sacramento, CA
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! You don’t have to keep pretending you’re okay when you’re struggling inside. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space where you can show up exactly as you are, process what’s weighing on you, and begin moving toward healing, confidence, and lasting change. I believe healing happens when people feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My role is to meet you where you are, help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, and provide practical strategies that empower you to move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
Hi there, I'm Jennifer! You don’t have to keep pretending you’re okay when you’re struggling inside. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space where you can show up exactly as you are, process what’s weighing on you, and begin moving toward healing, confidence, and lasting change. I believe healing happens when people feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. My role is to meet you where you are, help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, and provide practical strategies that empower you to move forward with greater confidence and self-understanding.
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.
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.
When your family is struggling — whether it's conflict at home, a relationship that feels disconnected, or a child who's shutting down — it can feel like everything is unraveling at once. Maybe anxiety or depression has quietly taken over your daily life. Maybe you're navigating a major life transition and don't know where to turn. You don't have to figure this out alone. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 19 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and family conflict.
When your family is struggling — whether it's conflict at home, a relationship that feels disconnected, or a child who's shutting down — it can feel like everything is unraveling at once. Maybe anxiety or depression has quietly taken over your daily life. Maybe you're navigating a major life transition and don't know where to turn. You don't have to figure this out alone. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 19 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families work through anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and family conflict.
My style as a therapist is both affirmative and challenging. I seek to support and understand you so that we may together identify the obstacles that keep you from living a more fulfilling and creative life. Therapy often involves the following processes: Changing reactive patterns of behavior, like compulsive eating or the destructive use of anger. Learning about your "filters," which are habitual ways of interpreting life events that stem from your unique conditioning. Developing skills to modulate uncomfortable feelings, such as anxiety or sadness. Strengthening your core sense of self and values.
My style as a therapist is both affirmative and challenging. I seek to support and understand you so that we may together identify the obstacles that keep you from living a more fulfilling and creative life. Therapy often involves the following processes: Changing reactive patterns of behavior, like compulsive eating or the destructive use of anger. Learning about your "filters," which are habitual ways of interpreting life events that stem from your unique conditioning. Developing skills to modulate uncomfortable feelings, such as anxiety or sadness. Strengthening your core sense of self and values.
Mike likes to work with people who are ready to make changes in their life. They do not need to know exactly what that looks like or means yet, they just need to be sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Mike enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and addiction issues. He also practices couple therapy and likes to offer premarital counseling, empowerment couple's counseling, and helping the healing process post infidelity or other ruptures in the relationship. Mike spent 4 years working with people in an international setting in Tokyo and enjoys providing therapy in a multicultural space.
Mike likes to work with people who are ready to make changes in their life. They do not need to know exactly what that looks like or means yet, they just need to be sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. Mike enjoys working with people who have depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, and addiction issues. He also practices couple therapy and likes to offer premarital counseling, empowerment couple's counseling, and helping the healing process post infidelity or other ruptures in the relationship. Mike spent 4 years working with people in an international setting in Tokyo and enjoys providing therapy in a multicultural space.
Are you looking for a positive change and feel like your current path is no longer serving you? Are you numbing your emotions by engaging in uhealthy relationships with people, substances, food, shopping, gambling, screen time, etc? Then, I am grateful that our paths have crossed. Together, we can work towards attainment of greater balance and fulfillment through the healing of your whole self. You will find my approach to be facilitative rather than coercive and see that I aim to reinforce positive change in your life, no matter how small or incremental that change may be.
Are you looking for a positive change and feel like your current path is no longer serving you? Are you numbing your emotions by engaging in uhealthy relationships with people, substances, food, shopping, gambling, screen time, etc? Then, I am grateful that our paths have crossed. Together, we can work towards attainment of greater balance and fulfillment through the healing of your whole self. You will find my approach to be facilitative rather than coercive and see that I aim to reinforce positive change in your life, no matter how small or incremental that change may be.
Life is a journey. Make a change starting today. Live longer, be stronger, and thrive. Don't let stress, anxiety, past failures, or decreased motivation sabotage your progress towards health and wellness.
Life is a journey. Make a change starting today. Live longer, be stronger, and thrive. Don't let stress, anxiety, past failures, or decreased motivation sabotage your progress towards health and wellness.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike yourself lately? Maybe you're exhausted from overthinking, struggling to enjoy things you once loved, feeling disconnected in relationships, or carrying the impact of past experiences. My practice is for those seeking to get to know themselves better through the development of a supportive and trusting relationship with a therapist. I help clients deal with relationship challenges, parenting stress, career changes, and more. My approach is relational, integrating EMDR, IFS, and CBT techniques to support healing, growth, and lasting resilience. I look forward to hearing from you!
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike yourself lately? Maybe you're exhausted from overthinking, struggling to enjoy things you once loved, feeling disconnected in relationships, or carrying the impact of past experiences. My practice is for those seeking to get to know themselves better through the development of a supportive and trusting relationship with a therapist. I help clients deal with relationship challenges, parenting stress, career changes, and more. My approach is relational, integrating EMDR, IFS, and CBT techniques to support healing, growth, and lasting resilience. I look forward to hearing from you!
Are you not connecting with your loved ones like you used to?
Feeling stuck in Life and need to change something?
Not just talk, I provide tools to better manage the challenges you face.
As an experienced psychotherapist and mindfulness practitioner, I can assist you to get the tools you need to feel better and not just survive...but Thrive.
Are you not connecting with your loved ones like you used to?
Feeling stuck in Life and need to change something?
Not just talk, I provide tools to better manage the challenges you face.
As an experienced psychotherapist and mindfulness practitioner, I can assist you to get the tools you need to feel better and not just survive...but Thrive.
If you have ever felt abandoned, alienated, angry, or helpless, you know those feelings can be excruciating. It might feel like you have no choice over your reactions and that you're doomed to be anxious forever. Or, it can feel like your only choice is to run into the woods where you can’t hurt anyone and no one can affect you. My work is rooted in the belief that distress is a signal and that all emotions have purpose. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) I help clients sort out internal messages so they can have the space to choose and learn who they truly are.
If you have ever felt abandoned, alienated, angry, or helpless, you know those feelings can be excruciating. It might feel like you have no choice over your reactions and that you're doomed to be anxious forever. Or, it can feel like your only choice is to run into the woods where you can’t hurt anyone and no one can affect you. My work is rooted in the belief that distress is a signal and that all emotions have purpose. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) I help clients sort out internal messages so they can have the space to choose and learn who they truly are.
My name is Tamra Smith. My approach to therapy is personalized, holistic and flexible. I use evidence-based combination of methods to help meet each individual's needs, goals, and preferences.
My name is Tamra Smith. My approach to therapy is personalized, holistic and flexible. I use evidence-based combination of methods to help meet each individual's needs, goals, and preferences.
Welcome, I work primarily with clients that are within the LGBTQIA+ and Kink/BDSM communities. I also am body positive, sex positive, poly positive, geek/nerd positive, and trauma informed. I feel that the therapy space should feel safe and build on your strengths. If you’re here, you’re probably struggling with a significant burden in your life. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or even difficulties with relationships, I want you to know that researching your future therapist is a great first step. In fact, having a good relationship with them has been known to be a major factor in achieving progress in your therapy.
Welcome, I work primarily with clients that are within the LGBTQIA+ and Kink/BDSM communities. I also am body positive, sex positive, poly positive, geek/nerd positive, and trauma informed. I feel that the therapy space should feel safe and build on your strengths. If you’re here, you’re probably struggling with a significant burden in your life. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or even difficulties with relationships, I want you to know that researching your future therapist is a great first step. In fact, having a good relationship with them has been known to be a major factor in achieving progress in your therapy.
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.
I believe that being able to understand and name one's struggle is a big part of the therapeutic progress. So, let's work together, in an attempt to go beyond the symptoms, let's work on facing the root of the struggle and start looking for ways out. It is not an easy battle (addressing the root of the struggle) and yet it is the only way to freedom and healing.I provide services to parents who struggle with inability to manage their children's behaviors. If you feel like you hit the rock bottom, your child is out of control, you don't know where to start, I am here to help.
I believe that being able to understand and name one's struggle is a big part of the therapeutic progress. So, let's work together, in an attempt to go beyond the symptoms, let's work on facing the root of the struggle and start looking for ways out. It is not an easy battle (addressing the root of the struggle) and yet it is the only way to freedom and healing.I provide services to parents who struggle with inability to manage their children's behaviors. If you feel like you hit the rock bottom, your child is out of control, you don't know where to start, I am here to help.
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
As James Baldwin famously said, "not everything that has been faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless faced", I also offer you the following poem: "When we feel safe, anything is possible. We become unstoppable. Because we have a firm ground to launch and a safe ground to land. We can then stand. Voice ourselves, show ourselves. Life becomes a dance." With over 15 years of experience carefully providing integrative therapy (e.g., CBT, EMDR, ACT, IFS, EFT, Mindfulness, biofeedback, neurofeedback) and therapeutic assessments, I am excited to work collaboratively with you!
As James Baldwin famously said, "not everything that has been faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed unless faced", I also offer you the following poem: "When we feel safe, anything is possible. We become unstoppable. Because we have a firm ground to launch and a safe ground to land. We can then stand. Voice ourselves, show ourselves. Life becomes a dance." With over 15 years of experience carefully providing integrative therapy (e.g., CBT, EMDR, ACT, IFS, EFT, Mindfulness, biofeedback, neurofeedback) and therapeutic assessments, I am excited to work collaboratively with you!
I think we can all agree...life can be tough...but so are you! You have survived all of your worst days. Are you looking to take a leap you've been too afraid to make? Are you feeling the stress and pressure from work, school, home or all of the above? Do you have things you want to say out loud to the world, but haven't quite found your voice? Many people go through life pretending to be okay, but I hope to provide a space that helps you feel comfortable enough to share when you aren't.
I think we can all agree...life can be tough...but so are you! You have survived all of your worst days. Are you looking to take a leap you've been too afraid to make? Are you feeling the stress and pressure from work, school, home or all of the above? Do you have things you want to say out loud to the world, but haven't quite found your voice? Many people go through life pretending to be okay, but I hope to provide a space that helps you feel comfortable enough to share when you aren't.
Welcome to Therapy! I am currently booking for October. Please email using the link or text (916)884-3812. My goal is for you to create vulnerable relationships, acceptance& understanding of who you are. I do work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through asking the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness of your behavior. This becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. This work allows for you
Welcome to Therapy! I am currently booking for October. Please email using the link or text (916)884-3812. My goal is for you to create vulnerable relationships, acceptance& understanding of who you are. I do work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through asking the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness of your behavior. This becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. This work allows for you
Welcome to a Space for Healing and Growth.
Life brings many challenges—but you don’t have to face them alone. Counseling offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, is your child struggling, or is your family facing recent changes or hardship?
Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or your entire family, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we can work through the challenges and discover paths to healing, clarity, and connection.
Welcome to a Space for Healing and Growth.
Life brings many challenges—but you don’t have to face them alone. Counseling offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, is your child struggling, or is your family facing recent changes or hardship?
Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your child, or your entire family, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we can work through the challenges and discover paths to healing, clarity, and connection.
Therapy is never an easy choice, but I am so glad you are here! I look forward to meeting you where you are at and working on making things more manageable, finding your "normal". I specialize in working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and various life challenges. I will provide an open, safe, and supportive space for you to be YOU while gaining new skills and accomplishing your goals!
Therapy is never an easy choice, but I am so glad you are here! I look forward to meeting you where you are at and working on making things more manageable, finding your "normal". I specialize in working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and various life challenges. I will provide an open, safe, and supportive space for you to be YOU while gaining new skills and accomplishing your goals!
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Weight Loss Therapists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.