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Traci Bianchi Templin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Welcome! I offer support for your journey to a balanced, peaceful, and happy life. I have a passion for guiding clients through their journey of finding peace, balance, and happiness in life. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. I support my client's unique individuality, life experience, and their personal story. I value openness, acceptance, and laughter, and I strongly believe that we are all in a lifelong process of growth and change. Using empathy and compassion, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.
Welcome! I offer support for your journey to a balanced, peaceful, and happy life. I have a passion for guiding clients through their journey of finding peace, balance, and happiness in life. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. I support my client's unique individuality, life experience, and their personal story. I value openness, acceptance, and laughter, and I strongly believe that we are all in a lifelong process of growth and change. Using empathy and compassion, I provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns.
(916) 727-6454 View (916) 727-6454
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Lupe Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95811
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.
(916) 764-3868 View (916) 764-3868
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Better Life Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94229
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.
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.
(916) 299-8172 View (916) 299-8172
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Shelly Kunker
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Please note - I do not accept insurance. I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and adults who have experienced trauma or grief. Trauma can include a variety of things including physical, emotional, sexual or any other type of abuse, such as being raped or attacked; witnessing or experiencing something terrible such as a car accident or the trauma of combat deployment; the death of a loved one; or many other difficult life experiences. I have also helped numerous members of the LGBTQ community, including those questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.
Please note - I do not accept insurance. I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and adults who have experienced trauma or grief. Trauma can include a variety of things including physical, emotional, sexual or any other type of abuse, such as being raped or attacked; witnessing or experiencing something terrible such as a car accident or the trauma of combat deployment; the death of a loved one; or many other difficult life experiences. I have also helped numerous members of the LGBTQ community, including those questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.
(916) 545-6795 View (916) 545-6795
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Madison Ale Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
Hi there, I am currently booking for March & April of 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I 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 the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
Hi there, I am currently booking for March & April of 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I 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 the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
(916) 414-9406 View (916) 414-9406
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David H. Wever
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94203  (Online Only)
Would you like to increase the ability for intimacy and connection in close relationships while decreasing emotional disturbance and resistance you may encounter as you increase your ability to be open and express yourself with more transparency and vulnerability? Would you like to increase the ability to stay true to your Authentic Self whether you face success or failure? Would you like to increase emotional resiliency and agility to become less reactionary, more emotionally responsive? Do you need help in identifying triggers, emotional disturbance, resistance, obstacles, and distractions that impede your Authentic Self?
Would you like to increase the ability for intimacy and connection in close relationships while decreasing emotional disturbance and resistance you may encounter as you increase your ability to be open and express yourself with more transparency and vulnerability? Would you like to increase the ability to stay true to your Authentic Self whether you face success or failure? Would you like to increase emotional resiliency and agility to become less reactionary, more emotionally responsive? Do you need help in identifying triggers, emotional disturbance, resistance, obstacles, and distractions that impede your Authentic Self?
(916) 668-6925 View (916) 668-6925
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94205
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(510) 983-7281 View (510) 983-7281
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David Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients. Rebuild or reclaim your relationship and happiness. I help couples and individuals overcome the emotional upheaval of past trauma, stress, and communication issues that often result in infidelity, addiction, sexual issues, shame and guilt. I'm confident you will find my friendly interactive style sets the stage you will want in a safe and nonjudgmental space. LGBT and friends of Bill W. welcomed. Your peace of mind, happiness, and success is my goal.
Not accepting new clients. Rebuild or reclaim your relationship and happiness. I help couples and individuals overcome the emotional upheaval of past trauma, stress, and communication issues that often result in infidelity, addiction, sexual issues, shame and guilt. I'm confident you will find my friendly interactive style sets the stage you will want in a safe and nonjudgmental space. LGBT and friends of Bill W. welcomed. Your peace of mind, happiness, and success is my goal.
(916) 436-1422 View (916) 436-1422
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Creating Connections Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94203
Now that you have organized your space let's get started on your mind! With our world changing every moment and with all this uncertainty I am offering online and phone sessions to new and existing clients. If you are having trouble with being in the same space with your loved ones, we can help with individual and group video sessions. We can help make your time together healthy and productive. Call now
Now that you have organized your space let's get started on your mind! With our world changing every moment and with all this uncertainty I am offering online and phone sessions to new and existing clients. If you are having trouble with being in the same space with your loved ones, we can help with individual and group video sessions. We can help make your time together healthy and productive. Call now
(916) 525-8655 View (916) 525-8655
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James G Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 94203  (Online Only)
I AM CURRENTLY ONLY ABLE TO SEE CLIENTS VIA V-TEL. I enjoy working with individuals that recognize that something needs to change and just aren't sure which way to go. Together, we can explore your motivation to change and learn to live life based on your values, goals, and dreams. We will take a solution focused approach, strength-based approach to help you become more aware, more loving and capable of self love, and create a fuller, richer life. Clients that see me will find themselves in a safe, non-judgmental space. We are free to explore problems from a variety of angles and approaches.
I AM CURRENTLY ONLY ABLE TO SEE CLIENTS VIA V-TEL. I enjoy working with individuals that recognize that something needs to change and just aren't sure which way to go. Together, we can explore your motivation to change and learn to live life based on your values, goals, and dreams. We will take a solution focused approach, strength-based approach to help you become more aware, more loving and capable of self love, and create a fuller, richer life. Clients that see me will find themselves in a safe, non-judgmental space. We are free to explore problems from a variety of angles and approaches.
(530) 319-5215 View (530) 319-5215
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HOPE Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Midtown, Sacramento, CA 95816
HOPE Counseling is here to meet the needs of the community. We offer compassionate, professional, focused therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We can help with a variety of challenges we all face such as, anxiety, depression, infidelity, addictions issues, co-dependency, and more. We offer a relaxed environment where you can feel safe and comforted while working towards the life you desire. We are available in Sacramento and Roseville and offer evening and weekend appointments.
HOPE Counseling is here to meet the needs of the community. We offer compassionate, professional, focused therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We can help with a variety of challenges we all face such as, anxiety, depression, infidelity, addictions issues, co-dependency, and more. We offer a relaxed environment where you can feel safe and comforted while working towards the life you desire. We are available in Sacramento and Roseville and offer evening and weekend appointments.
(916) 757-3030 View (916) 757-3030

Online Therapists

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Central Valley Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814
CVFT uses CBT, Attachment Focused Treatment, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Treatment, EFT and many others.
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.
CVFT uses CBT, Attachment Focused Treatment, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Treatment, EFT and many others.
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.
(916) 269-5422 View (916) 269-5422
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Heather L. Damon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95831  (Online Only)
Perhaps you are having difficulties in your primary relationships, perhaps there are stressors at work, perhaps you face a great choice and several obstacles are hindering your clarity and peace. I have been honored to witness individuals and couples overcome many barriers that initially seemed insurmountable. Based on the lived experience of those I work with I believe that a full, happy, and peaceful life is within reach for everyone who seeks it.
Perhaps you are having difficulties in your primary relationships, perhaps there are stressors at work, perhaps you face a great choice and several obstacles are hindering your clarity and peace. I have been honored to witness individuals and couples overcome many barriers that initially seemed insurmountable. Based on the lived experience of those I work with I believe that a full, happy, and peaceful life is within reach for everyone who seeks it.
(916) 619-5841 View (916) 619-5841
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Sierra Therapy Center
LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
Our story: Some of the best physicians are wounded healers, those who have walked through pain and suffering themselves only to emerge on the other side to help others. We believe strongly in the human capacity to heal. Our counseling specialists work with children/teens, adults, couples and families. With sensitivity and compassion, we help you bring resolution to the struggles you are facing. Modalities range from depth therapy, IMAGO couples therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, play therapy, addiction groups to solution focused. We are trained in a variety of different therapeutic interventions that will fit what you need.
Our story: Some of the best physicians are wounded healers, those who have walked through pain and suffering themselves only to emerge on the other side to help others. We believe strongly in the human capacity to heal. Our counseling specialists work with children/teens, adults, couples and families. With sensitivity and compassion, we help you bring resolution to the struggles you are facing. Modalities range from depth therapy, IMAGO couples therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, play therapy, addiction groups to solution focused. We are trained in a variety of different therapeutic interventions that will fit what you need.
(530) 419-5189 View (530) 419-5189
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Susan Harrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95864  (Online Only)
I commend you for reaching out to the possibilities therapy may offer. Change begins in this moment. Life can feel unmanageable. We experience the joys and challenges of relationships. The relationship may be with ourselves: inner struggles, uncertain goals, questioned values, addictive tendencies and confusion as to why we "do what we do". The relationship may be with another. The relationship may call upon us to clarify our expectations, to establish personal boundaries, to develop flexibility, to reflect on co-dependence, to improve our communication style and to open ourselves to change.
I commend you for reaching out to the possibilities therapy may offer. Change begins in this moment. Life can feel unmanageable. We experience the joys and challenges of relationships. The relationship may be with ourselves: inner struggles, uncertain goals, questioned values, addictive tendencies and confusion as to why we "do what we do". The relationship may be with another. The relationship may call upon us to clarify our expectations, to establish personal boundaries, to develop flexibility, to reflect on co-dependence, to improve our communication style and to open ourselves to change.
(916) 571-9164 View (916) 571-9164
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John O'Donoghue
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95826
I am John O'Donoghue, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California - MFT 40935 I enjoy helping people with family and relationship issues, workplace and career issues, and general transitions along life's journey. Other areas of expertise include grief and loss, blended family issues, stress, coping with the narcissists in your life, mild depression, anxiety, social anxiety, procrastination, guilt, anger, self-blame, PTSD, family conflict, highly sensitive people, spirituality, and existential issues.
I am John O'Donoghue, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California - MFT 40935 I enjoy helping people with family and relationship issues, workplace and career issues, and general transitions along life's journey. Other areas of expertise include grief and loss, blended family issues, stress, coping with the narcissists in your life, mild depression, anxiety, social anxiety, procrastination, guilt, anger, self-blame, PTSD, family conflict, highly sensitive people, spirituality, and existential issues.
(831) 604-3154 View (831) 604-3154
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Dawn Mehalakis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95842  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have been working as a therapist for 13 years. In my work, I am fortunate to have worked with both children and adults struggling in childhood abuse, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. In addition, I work with adults with Substance Abuse Disorder, caregivers caring for a mentally ill loved one, functional life skills, relationship issues, and parenting.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have been working as a therapist for 13 years. In my work, I am fortunate to have worked with both children and adults struggling in childhood abuse, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. In addition, I work with adults with Substance Abuse Disorder, caregivers caring for a mentally ill loved one, functional life skills, relationship issues, and parenting.
(530) 940-9538 View (530) 940-9538

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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.