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Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Charise Spencer

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

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2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (916) 602-4367
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Available both in-person and online
11344 Coloma Road Ste 515 Gold River, CA 95670
You want to live the life you imagined for yourself; however, you find that self-criticism, painful past experiences, & negative feedback from others are taking up most of the space in your head. Your mental & physical energy are drained, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Your joy & hope are held captive & you find yourself in survival mode doing just what it takes to get through the day. You look at others & long for the success, confidence, & meaningful relationships that they seem to have mastered. You've tried many things (maybe even other therapists) & haven't achieved lasting change.
You know with safety, trust, & a supportive relationship you could dig deep, do the work, & create lasting change in your life. You can see a future where you feel confident, are your whole, authentic self, & have meaningful relationships. You feel good about your contribution to others & the world. You are not just existing, but finding joy & truly living.
Text me to be warmly welcomed into a safe, trusting, & supportive space. I join you as an accessible & kind human who also brings skill & 6 yrs experience as a therapist to support you on your journey. I am trauma informed, LGBTQIA+ friendly, love & am experienced with intimate partner/family relationships, offer EMDR, & telehealth services across CA.
Call Charise Spencer now for a free 15 minute consultation - (916) 602-4367

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Authentic Counseling Associates

11344 Coloma Road

Ste 515

Gold River, CA 95670 map

(916) 602-4367
Providing meaningful, flexible, & convenient sessions via telehealth by phone or video.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues 
$125 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (916) 602-4367
Photo of Charise Spencer, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Authentic Counseling Associates

11344 Coloma Road

Ste 515

Gold River, CA 95670 map

(916) 602-4367
Providing meaningful, flexible, & convenient sessions via telehealth by phone or video.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions and Relationship Issues 
$125 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $125

Payment Methods

Cash, Mastercard, Visa
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I can provide receipts (superbill) for reimbursement to your insurance.
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Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (916) 602-4367
"
I can provide receipts (superbill) for reimbursement to your insurance.
Photo of Charise Spencer, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (916) 602-4367

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 131828 Charise Spencer
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Brandman University, MA, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) 131829 / 2016
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Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (916) 602-4367
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Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (916) 602-4367

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Drug Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? - (916) 602-4367
Photo of Charise Spencer, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? - (916) 602-4367

2 Endorsements

Janene Kingsley
Janene Kingsley
Marriage & Family TherapistMAAPCCLMFT
Charise is an amazing therapist; she is so great to work with and really has a grasp of the human condition and experience.
Jeffrey Kukral
Jeffrey Kukral
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
I've known Charise for many years and have seen the impact of her care firsthand. Some of my own family have worked with her, and if given the chance, I would choose her as my therapist-she brings warmth, skill, and deep understanding to every client.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Redecision Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Charise Spencer, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (916) 602-4367
Photo of Charise Spencer, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (916) 602-4367

Location

Primary Location

Authentic Counseling Associates

11344 Coloma Road

Ste 515

Gold River, CA 95670

(916) 602-4367
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Providing meaningful, flexible, & convenient sessions via telehealth by phone or video.
Photo of Charise Spencer, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (916) 602-4367
"
Providing meaningful, flexible, & convenient sessions via telehealth by phone or video.
Photo of Charise Spencer, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Charise Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (916) 602-4367