Therapists in Sacramento, CA
Vendela Williams-Medearis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95815
Hi! My name is Vendela and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My experience includes working in schools providing individual counseling and mentorships to youth and seeing clients in a private practice setting for individual psychotherapy. I have worked with teens and adults with various mental health issues including depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and more. I meet each client where they're at and I typically work well with those who show up to each session with a willingness to be open, an ability to self-reflect, and a desire to work towards change.
Hi! My name is Vendela and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. My experience includes working in schools providing individual counseling and mentorships to youth and seeing clients in a private practice setting for individual psychotherapy. I have worked with teens and adults with various mental health issues including depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and more. I meet each client where they're at and I typically work well with those who show up to each session with a willingness to be open, an ability to self-reflect, and a desire to work towards change.
Bryant Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95831
Try as we might, sometimes happiness and contentment always seem just out of reach. Depression, anxiety and stress can make getting out of bed in the morning a daunting task. Troubles in your relationship or conflict in the family can make you feel helpless or overwhelmed. You don’t like yourself and never feel good enough at work or around certain people. Maybe you just can’t quite put your finger on exactly what is wrong, you just know you don’t want to hurt anymore.
Try as we might, sometimes happiness and contentment always seem just out of reach. Depression, anxiety and stress can make getting out of bed in the morning a daunting task. Troubles in your relationship or conflict in the family can make you feel helpless or overwhelmed. You don’t like yourself and never feel good enough at work or around certain people. Maybe you just can’t quite put your finger on exactly what is wrong, you just know you don’t want to hurt anymore.
Susan B O'Connell
Counselor, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95866 (Online Only)
When you need help - and all of us need help sometime - you want to tell your story to someone who is warm and supportive. Someone who is intelligent, trained, and familiar with the problems you face. These problems may involve family or marital relationships, insecurity, anxiety, depression, loss, or grief. Or the problems may be specific to people undergoing divorce, immigrants struggling with American language and culture, or artists striving to make their mark. All of us want someone on our side who is caring and helpful, someone who can clarify and show the way. My goal is to be that person for my clients.
When you need help - and all of us need help sometime - you want to tell your story to someone who is warm and supportive. Someone who is intelligent, trained, and familiar with the problems you face. These problems may involve family or marital relationships, insecurity, anxiety, depression, loss, or grief. Or the problems may be specific to people undergoing divorce, immigrants struggling with American language and culture, or artists striving to make their mark. All of us want someone on our side who is caring and helpful, someone who can clarify and show the way. My goal is to be that person for my clients.
Penelope Chui
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95822 (Online Only)
Having difficulties in your life? Experiencing emotional distress? Having relationship, family or work difficulties? Feeling anxious and overwhelmed with the demands from your spouse, children and boss? Finding you and your spouse get stuck in negative communication patterns? Are you and your family feel difficulty facing emotional, spiritual, social and physical changes or limitations? Cancer knocks at your door. You feel sacred, overwhelmed and don't know what will happen to you. As an experienced Marriage & Family Therapist, I will work with you to undergo the challenges affecting your body, mind, family, career and every aspect of your life.
Having difficulties in your life? Experiencing emotional distress? Having relationship, family or work difficulties? Feeling anxious and overwhelmed with the demands from your spouse, children and boss? Finding you and your spouse get stuck in negative communication patterns? Are you and your family feel difficulty facing emotional, spiritual, social and physical changes or limitations? Cancer knocks at your door. You feel sacred, overwhelmed and don't know what will happen to you. As an experienced Marriage & Family Therapist, I will work with you to undergo the challenges affecting your body, mind, family, career and every aspect of your life.
Heart Of The Matter Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95831
Try as we might, sometimes happiness and contentment always seem just out of reach. Depression, anxiety and stress can make getting out of bed in the morning a daunting task. Troubles in your relationship or conflict in the family can make you feel helpless or overwhelmed. You don’t like yourself and never feel good enough at work or around certain people. Maybe you just can’t quite put your finger on exactly what is wrong, you just know you don’t want to hurt anymore. We want you to know that there is HOPE. Things can get better.
Try as we might, sometimes happiness and contentment always seem just out of reach. Depression, anxiety and stress can make getting out of bed in the morning a daunting task. Troubles in your relationship or conflict in the family can make you feel helpless or overwhelmed. You don’t like yourself and never feel good enough at work or around certain people. Maybe you just can’t quite put your finger on exactly what is wrong, you just know you don’t want to hurt anymore. We want you to know that there is HOPE. Things can get better.
Amandeep Kaur
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA , AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95815 (Online Only)
I believe in learning, educating and empowering my client along with focusing on their specific issues pertaining to therapy.I have immense experience working with issues involving but not limited to: > Relationship & marital distress > mood disorders, family dysfunction and generational trauma > emotional, physical and sexual trauma >Grief, low self esteem/perfectionism, low self esteem, PTSD, adjustment disorders, major life transitions, work life balance, parenting and life skills >LGBTQ >Coaching and emotional well being.
I believe in learning, educating and empowering my client along with focusing on their specific issues pertaining to therapy.I have immense experience working with issues involving but not limited to: > Relationship & marital distress > mood disorders, family dysfunction and generational trauma > emotional, physical and sexual trauma >Grief, low self esteem/perfectionism, low self esteem, PTSD, adjustment disorders, major life transitions, work life balance, parenting and life skills >LGBTQ >Coaching and emotional well being.
Aspen Intervention Wellness Center
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC-, CA, ICADC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95827
If a family is seeking consultation for substance abuse or intervention, we can only assume that things at work or home in the substance abuser's life are not going well.
At Aspen Intervention Wellness Center, we provide discreet, confidential assessment, communication and dedication to serve you and your loved one to get on the road to recovery. With guidance to wellness and healing we believe everyone deserves to have a better quality of life and access into recovery with the highest quality of care available. We have access to Medically Managed Detox and Dual-Diagnosis residential treatment or intensive outpatient treatment for individuals, families and professionals. We use an approach that is highly individualized with an array of options customized in personalized treatment plans.
If a family is seeking consultation for substance abuse or intervention, we can only assume that things at work or home in the substance abuser's life are not going well.
At Aspen Intervention Wellness Center, we provide discreet, confidential assessment, communication and dedication to serve you and your loved one to get on the road to recovery. With guidance to wellness and healing we believe everyone deserves to have a better quality of life and access into recovery with the highest quality of care available. We have access to Medically Managed Detox and Dual-Diagnosis residential treatment or intensive outpatient treatment for individuals, families and professionals. We use an approach that is highly individualized with an array of options customized in personalized treatment plans.
Tyree Griffith
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94203 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Tyree Griffith and I currently serve as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor here in California. I work with individuals to overcome their anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, finding their place in life, and relationship or family conflicts. My goal is to work with you to come up with solutions to overcome these stressors or interpersonal conflicts that may be causing you to feel helpless/hopeless, lack motivation, or just stuck in life.
Hello, my name is Tyree Griffith and I currently serve as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor here in California. I work with individuals to overcome their anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, finding their place in life, and relationship or family conflicts. My goal is to work with you to come up with solutions to overcome these stressors or interpersonal conflicts that may be causing you to feel helpless/hopeless, lack motivation, or just stuck in life.
Christine Quynh Anh Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95823 (Online Only)
I love you, but I don't really get you; I hear this pretty often in the healthiest of relationships, and even more so in intercultural or interfaith ones. I know firsthand how wonderful and rewarding it is–and, at times, how painful and challenging. Maybe you’ve asked each other: “How do we connect again, now that we have kids? What’s changed and why is it affecting our sex life? Are we on the same page about my family? How important is this to you?” Being in love doesn't just take work. It takes understanding and acceptance. It takes holding each other and ourselves accountable for our own growth. Let's relearn each other.
I love you, but I don't really get you; I hear this pretty often in the healthiest of relationships, and even more so in intercultural or interfaith ones. I know firsthand how wonderful and rewarding it is–and, at times, how painful and challenging. Maybe you’ve asked each other: “How do we connect again, now that we have kids? What’s changed and why is it affecting our sex life? Are we on the same page about my family? How important is this to you?” Being in love doesn't just take work. It takes understanding and acceptance. It takes holding each other and ourselves accountable for our own growth. Let's relearn each other.
Brandy Holmes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BS, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95815
My ideal client is a person who is ready for positive life style change. My clients need to be heard and have a safe space to unpack all that life throws at us, opportunity to learn new skills to manage life's stressors, as well as psychoeducation to gain information and education to grow every day in every way!
My ideal client is a person who is ready for positive life style change. My clients need to be heard and have a safe space to unpack all that life throws at us, opportunity to learn new skills to manage life's stressors, as well as psychoeducation to gain information and education to grow every day in every way!
Edmund Perryman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95815 (Online Only)
I aim to create a space within the session to promote self-growth and work to encourage change and healing. I understand stress, trauma, loss, and other challenges can interfere with happiness and natural growth. I am passionate about working with individuals of all cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
I aim to create a space within the session to promote self-growth and work to encourage change and healing. I understand stress, trauma, loss, and other challenges can interfere with happiness and natural growth. I am passionate about working with individuals of all cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Cicily Baird
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC, LAADC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95827
Are you dealing with some stressful life events? Are you feeling overwhelmed and don’t know what to do? Well, I am here to listen and walk through this with you. Our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected with each other which can make daily life a struggle in challenging moments. Let me offer my time, empathy, and skills for you to learn how to navigate this challenging time. I offer a nonjudgmental and authentic space in order to help you find a path forward.
Are you dealing with some stressful life events? Are you feeling overwhelmed and don’t know what to do? Well, I am here to listen and walk through this with you. Our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected with each other which can make daily life a struggle in challenging moments. Let me offer my time, empathy, and skills for you to learn how to navigate this challenging time. I offer a nonjudgmental and authentic space in order to help you find a path forward.
Foresight Mental Health California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
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Online Therapists
Derek Williamson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
If you are someone struggling in life right now, I would love to help you. I love what I do and I work hard for my clients to help them become the best versions of themselves. I offer individual, family and couples counseling. From my experience as a stay at home Dad of 5 years, I gained a special interest in working with parents and families.
If you are someone struggling in life right now, I would love to help you. I love what I do and I work hard for my clients to help them become the best versions of themselves. I offer individual, family and couples counseling. From my experience as a stay at home Dad of 5 years, I gained a special interest in working with parents and families.
Susan Hurst
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Andreas, CA 95249
I have experience as a Marrige Family Therapist, Psychologist, and experience in teaching in the field of psychology.
I am interested in working with individuals couples and families who are facing changes in relationships. The first signs of depression and/or anxiety may be the need to work through unresolved issues. I have a special interest in the process of working through our personal "meaning in life" and how we recreate and grow with conflict and the resolution of conflict.
I have experience as a Marrige Family Therapist, Psychologist, and experience in teaching in the field of psychology.
I am interested in working with individuals couples and families who are facing changes in relationships. The first signs of depression and/or anxiety may be the need to work through unresolved issues. I have a special interest in the process of working through our personal "meaning in life" and how we recreate and grow with conflict and the resolution of conflict.
Thomas C Maples
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Stockton, CA 95204 (Online Only)
I provide a holistic and individualized approach to your personal and family treatment needs.
Feeling lost? Has mental health symptoms stood in the way of you realizing your optimal self? Looking to reclaim your passion for life? My passion is to help individuals reclaim their passion for life by creating a wellness focus that honors body, mind, and spiritual growth. Through the use of depth psychology and a focus on positive interventions, let me help you reignite your passion in life and advance confidently in the direction of your dreams.
I provide a holistic and individualized approach to your personal and family treatment needs.
Feeling lost? Has mental health symptoms stood in the way of you realizing your optimal self? Looking to reclaim your passion for life? My passion is to help individuals reclaim their passion for life by creating a wellness focus that honors body, mind, and spiritual growth. Through the use of depth psychology and a focus on positive interventions, let me help you reignite your passion in life and advance confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Christina Coons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94305
Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you. Your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.
Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you. Your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.
Bryan Vasquez
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CATCIII
Verified Verified
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Struggling with addiction & feel rehab isn’t an option? Want to adjust your relationship with a substance instead of being told you must quit? Leaving your family, job, school or responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy & on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard-feelings of anxiety, guilt, & shame. You may have tried cutting back or stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. I specialize in Moderation & abstinence based approaches.
Struggling with addiction & feel rehab isn’t an option? Want to adjust your relationship with a substance instead of being told you must quit? Leaving your family, job, school or responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy & on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard-feelings of anxiety, guilt, & shame. You may have tried cutting back or stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. I specialize in Moderation & abstinence based approaches.
Kelsey Spyrka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Windsor, CA 95492
My specialties include helping individuals learn to cope and manage their anxiety and depression, adolescent development and behavioral problems, family conflict, trauma and PTSD.
We all experience life through different lenses, and these lenses impact how we navigate the world. My passion is to help children, adolescents and families learn how to manage their emotions and feelings while learning how to communicate effectively and develop healthy coping skills
My specialties include helping individuals learn to cope and manage their anxiety and depression, adolescent development and behavioral problems, family conflict, trauma and PTSD.
We all experience life through different lenses, and these lenses impact how we navigate the world. My passion is to help children, adolescents and families learn how to manage their emotions and feelings while learning how to communicate effectively and develop healthy coping skills
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.