Codependency Therapists in California

I bring over three decades of work with individuals and couples. If you'd like to improve communication skills, rekindle romance and true caring for each other, learn to problem solve as a team, and grow your relationship, I can help. I enjoy helping Individuals with codependency, anger issues, low self esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting, trauma, spiritual crisis. I've also worked with military members and veterans. I have taught classes and groups on varied topics.

Our clinical specialties: ⯌Premarital & couples therapy ⯌Attachment focused dating & parenting ⯌Codependency & emotional maturity ⯌Personal processing for healthcare workers (therapists, doctors, nurses, etc.) ⯌Grief & loss, life stage transitions ⯌Trauma & EMDR therapy ⯌Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating ⯌Adult children of alcoholics/addicts / / Our focus is on how difficult issues like mental illness and relationship conflict are influenced by your family of origin and early attachment experiences with your parents. Sessions with us are focused on learning the lessons that you should have gotten from your family.

I've been practicing therapy for over 20 years and am consistently in awe of the process. What an honor to come alongside kids, teens, and adults and see improvement. I consider it a privilege to be intentional, and helpful when people need it most, whether wading through challenging circumstances, navigating a desire to change a behavior, or processing overwhelming emotions. Clients range from students, individuals, & couples to professionals with high performance stressful careers and work related pressures. Sessions take place in person & via telehealth. I have two locations in Fair Oaks & Roseville, CA.

“Why am I the way I am?” You have found yourself asking this question more times than you’ve answered it. Sometimes finding yourself feels like an impossible task. Perhaps it’s become second nature to place your needs last. Your inner voice, which has been placed on the backburner one too many times, is calling out to you for attention. Welcome to the first of many steps in creating change. This path in self-exploration may bring feelings of excitement, hopefulness, fear, and uncertainty. Wherever you are in your journey, I am here to listen and support you.

How do you explain feeling as though cannot keep yourself safe in relationships with others so you don't have any? How do you begin to even talk about your inner world, it just feels chaotic and like something is wrong with you. How do you explain conflicting parts of yourself and reconciling behavior that is not only destructive but outside of your own integrity? How can you even begin to explain your self-sabotage and attenuation? Guess what? You don't have to. I understand deeply what it is like to feel these things and to be fully human and all the messiness it entails. I would be honored to walk by you in your journey.

One of my greatest passions is helping couples in intercultural relationships. I speak English, Mandarin and Taiwanese. I've been in practice for 19 years. I use primarily Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dr. John Gottman's research methods to help clients who struggle with communication, intimacy, various mood disorders, grief/bereavement Issues, acculturation problems (difficulties adjusting to American mainstream culture), recovery Issues (codependency, alcoholism, food addiction, substance abuse, issues relating to family of origin, etc.), and difficulty with life transitions/changes.

As a licensed therapist with 20 years experience, my approach is focused on the mind/body connection and uncovering the strength and wisdom we hold within. I am passionate about empowering women and working with issues such as anxiety, codependency, low self-esteem, narcissistic abuse, life transitions, relationship struggles, learning to set boundaries, and understanding what you truly want and need in your life. I provide a nurturing yet honest atmosphere for you to uncover your authentic voice, dreams and desires while gaining practical solutions that you can use today to meet life’s challenges.

Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted and it’s just easier to do it all yourself? AND at the same time you feel lonely and want a relationship or want that relationship to not feel so one sided? Do you have decision fatigue after being successful all day and just wish you could lean on a partner or people to help carry some of that load? MAYBE you just want to feel taken care of. If you’ve asked yourself these questions, I know how painful this can feel. I specialize working with clients who have relationship anxiety (attachment), codependency or hyper independence, marital issues and self esteem issues and inner child wounding.

The Codependency Clinic is specifically designed for codependency recovery. We treat Adults Facing Codependency, C-PTSD, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families, Adult Children of Narcissists and couples. All of our therapists are trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and The Pia Mellody Model. Our couples' therapists are level 2 Gottman trained practitioners. Our treatment plan is structured and individually specific. We offer individual, group and intensive recovery retreats. Check out our website www.thecodependencyclinic.com.

I help adults and couples with relationship and codependency issues, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and addictive patterns with self and others. I help you to create a relationship with yourself and others based on respect, caring and trust. This helps build the feeling of safety that lies at the core of any successful therapy. My goal is to support you in finding and strengthening your own inner voice. When we learn to free ourselves from old, stuck patterns of relating (in mind and body), we often feel a lightness of being that allows us to experience more joy in our everyday lives.

Is the past haunting your present day relationships? You may be at your breaking point, wondering why old feelings and reactions are happening to you in your current day to day life. The brain and the body definitely keep the score - so its time to dive deep and re-wire that brain to better align with the you that you want to be today!

Telehealth appts available now anywhere in CA! I'm a psychoanalyst certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Eating Disorders. My niche is couples, control issues, communication issues, intimacy issues, guilt, anger, codependency, and trying to please others. My mission is to help you achieve self actualization!

Have you tried traditional talk therapy and felt like something was missing? Did it seem like you were talking in circles, or reached a plateau? Did it feel too rigid or surface level? Many clients come to me after having done traditional talk therapy and now they want to go deeper. So many issues like codependency, addiction, and persistent anxiety and depression are rooted in subconscious beliefs and patterns rooted in childhood pain. My work is unique because we address your subconscious mind and nervous system, in addition to cognitive process, to help you heal the past in order to move forward.

Does creating boundaries feel awkward? Are you not feeling valued in your relationships? Do you have a sense life could be better but not sure where to begin? This is exactly what I want to help you figure out. I can support you creating boundaries that feel supportive and even nurturing to your everyday life, create relationships (new and old) where you are seen, heard and respected, as well as, gain a clearer understanding of your wants and your needs and how to communicate them to others. In our sessions you will build your internal resources that will have you standing in your strength and freedom you truly desire.

My approach to therapy focuses on establishing a warm, trusting relationship with my clients to help us explore deep personal issues. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, trauma, addictive behaviors, co-dependency, and life transitions. In my approach I use psycho-dynamic and solution-focused approaches to help dislodge old behavioral patterns and emphasize the importance of how our previous relationships impact our present. In therapy we will look to find meaning in our present-day challenges, experiment with new ways of thinking and seek resolution.

The parts of us that require healing are often sites of trauma, fear or shame; my therapeutic approach creates a safe space for exploring this often painful territory, with emphasis on providing you with tools and techniques to maintain that sense of safety in both other therapeutic settings and in day-to-day life. My clinical work, is based in expertise and a passion for empowering you to meet and overcome what is holding you back.

Are you looking to recover from the wounds of narcissistic abuse and codependency and forge happier, healthier relationships? Welcome. Or do you need support for having a loved one with serious mental illness (SMI)? Welcome.

Seeking help can be difficult. Life’s pace can often catch us off guard. Even when things seem in order we can feel alone or out of sorts with internal worries. Whatever you are dealing with, I will engage with you directly. I will listen with empathy and offer counsel tailored to your individual concerns. Ultimately, we want our lives to matter. I specialize in working with individuals who are impacted by addiction; their own or someone close to them. I have over 20 years of experience working with these issues, including substance abuse, gambling, sex and codependency.

Welcome, I'm Jamie Fister, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to supporting individuals through various emotional challenges. If you're dealing with depression, anxiety, or navigating codependency, you're not alone. My focus is on providing a welcoming space where we can collaboratively address and work through these challenges. I understand that everyone's journey is unique, and I'm here to offer guidance, support, and evidence-based strategies to help you navigate the complexities of your emotions. Let's embark on a journey of self-discovery and positive change together.