Toddler Therapists in West Sacramento, CA

I have many years' experience in and a passion for treating infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and adolescents and their families dealing with a variety of issues including the following: adjustment difficulties, trauma, divorce, attachment difficulties, social problems, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and developmental delays. I can provide psychological evaluations when needed to help identify areas of difficulty and of strength, and to guide treatment direction. I also provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents and their families.

I have nearly 20 years experience identifying the root cause of learning struggles. I provide screenings and full evaluations for all areas of educational disability, including Dyslexia, Autism, and Intellectual Disabilities. Follow up counseling and recommendations help clients maximize learning potential. Knowing how to navigate school resources can be intimidating. Maybe you've already tried and felt defeated by the process. I specialize in helping learners understand their own strengths and weaknesses. Better understanding brings relief and knowledge of how to advocate for appropriate accommodations and services in school and college. I also offer gifted IQ testing and counseling for anxiety in high achieving students.

* I am currently not accepting new clients* I believe we all hold an innate capacity to gain perspective, repair, and thrive. But sometimes this can feel unimaginable. We feel a loss of control and certainty. In times of stress and uncertainty, therapy simply provides a safe space where all feelings are welcome. Therapy helps us cope and uncover strengths. It can guide us back to our essential self and support us to process our past. My style is collaborative and we will develop a process that honors your story and authenticity.

Each of us deserve to lead a happy and healthy life. Yet life's challenges can be overwhelming and seem unresolvable. I provide non-judgmental feed-back to help you clarify those challenges, your goals, options and your own inner strengths. Knowing our strengths and making our own choices are steps toward the life we want. My experience includes trauma (such as sexual abuse and other issues specific to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), victims of domestic abuse and/or violence, mood disorders, depression, alcohol and drug issues and those with dual diagnoses.

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself as I am then I can change." - Dr. Carl Rogers. As a Rogerian counselor, I emphasize to every person who comes through my door that they are the experts in their care. I provide the space and proper conditions to help this person live their life to their fullest potential.

I can help you make changes in your life. I work with adults, couples, families and children to address stress, emotion and identity. I provide a nonjudgmental, safe and supportive space for you to explore stuck and challenging relationships, alter unproductive thoughts and behavior patterns, and navigate transitions in your life. While therapy doesn't have all the answers, working together on some of these issues can help you to feel more empowered. I enjoy working with LGBTQ families, those who identify as polyamorous, and women of all shapes and sizes.

Call e-Motional Change for a personal talk and you'll see that finding a good, competent therapist is easy. e-Motional Change provides quality therapy to diverse populations with diverse needs by providing a variety of therapists to meet those needs. By calling us, you will get a really good feel for who we are. We'll do our best to meet your needs. We accept most Insurances/Victims-of-Crime. We also offer a sliding scale fee for those without insurance. We'll help take the stress out of finding a therapist. Individual/Couple/Group therapy is available.

If you struggle with chronic issues and have tried other therapists and are still struggling, I may be the therapist for you. Many chronic conditions are coming from significant early trauma that is difficult to access because the memory is not stored verbally in the brain. I am a specialist in accessing early trauma and clearing it through the use of brain-based therapies such as EMDR and Brainspotting. I am certified in Brainspotting and Systemic Family Constellations and trained in EMDR I/II. I combine these three methods plus my natural empathic abilities to access blockages and clear them. You will feel immediately better!

I have 12 years of experience working with wonderful children with difficult behaviors and struggles, such as anxiety, ADHD, ASD, depression, and loss. I have the unique combination of a doctoral education and training in Child Directed Play Therapy. I have trained at the Brown University Center for the Study of Children at Risk, acted as a consultant for Head Start, and interned at UMass. I have a BA in Psychology from Smith College, and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Antioch. I am playful and gentle in my therapy, and easily connect with my clients, big and small, authentically.

We founded Clay Collaborative because therapy sometimes gets a bad rap, and we want to help change that. Our mission is to provide therapy to children, teens, adults, and families that is individualized, non-judgmental, and even fun! You won’t find a “one-size fits all” approach here.

I have had the privilege of working with a diverse set of clients with a wide range of backgrounds and needs. I offer a supportive space that counters the normativity within this culture that often is oppressive to people based on their identities. I recognize that what healing journey one person, relationship or family may need may be different than another and help to support you on that journey. In addition to being neurodivergent and transgender myself, I have also supported folks who are neurodivergent, queer and/or plural.

We all have times in our lives when we are not able to work through difficulties without help. I am devoted to helping people work through these challenges. Sometimes life changes bring up anxiety or lead to depression. But sometimes the cause of inner turmoil is not so clear. My therapy style has been effective at helping people overcome their obstacles, enhance their sense of self-worth, and improve the quality of their relationships.

I imagine you're here because you feel like something needs to change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about what's happening, develop closer, healthier family connections, and learn to assert yourself more successfully as a parent. It takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a happier life. I can support you and your child(ren) through this process by identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills to reduce conflict and create a better life for your family.

Better Life Counseling Center is a practice with multiple therapists with varying experience and expertise. Please visit our website to learn more about each therapist. Kimberly Salmon will be able to get you scheduled and begin your journey to reach your own goals.