Therapists in Vacaville, CA

My name is Sarah Chavez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and am particularly passionate about helping clients activate and enhance the strengths within them to overcome adversity. I look forward to getting to know you! I typically work with adults in overcoming the barriers to their goals. I also enjoy assisting couples with bridging the communication gap in order to empower them to resolve conflict. I have experience working with justice-impacted individuals and child welfare/DV circumstances.

I enjoy working with individuals (late teens and adults), couples (pre-marital, marital and post-marital) and families. It's always too soon to give up on enriching your life and improving your relationships. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide you with the opportunity, the safe space and the quality time needed to attend to your emotional, relational and spiritual needs. My goal is to create a therapeutic alliance with you that allows you to bring me into your world where our work together will meet your needs and improve your life.

My name is Mirna Johnson. I am a Mexican American, Army Veteran and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). I have experience helping individuals and families navigate difficult times. My unique background and cultural sensitivity allow me to connect with clients on a deeper level. I am passionate about empowering people to find healing and restoration in their relationships. Empowering individuals couples and families to foster healthy relationships, overcome challenges, and cultivate resilience.

I am a clinical psychologist whose interests and experience include trauma, mental health, physical health, chronic pain, happiness, well-being, immigration, and diversity issues. I believe we all have the capacity within us to improve our lives, in one way or another, but sometimes we need some guidance. In my work, I try to teach my patients what is happening with their minds and bodies, as well as skills they can utilize to get better. Education is very important, and it makes a difference in the way we make changes. I provide services that are welcoming, compassionate, genuine, and have your best interest at heart.

I think we can all agree...life can be tough...but so are you! You have survived all of your worst days and the fact that you are here means that there are thoughts swirling around in your brain that drew you here. Are you looking to take a leap you've been too afraid to make? Are you feeling the stress and pressure from work, school, home or all of the above? Do you have things you want to say out loud to the world, but haven't quite found your voice? It can be so easy to go through life pretending to be okay, but I hope to provide a space that makes you feel comfortable enough to share when you aren't.

I have been in private practice for over 25 years. I specialize in working with couples and families, teens and children. I also run three womens groups per week and treat those suffering from addictions, mood disorders, depression, and codependency issues. I also have a strong spiritual focus in my practice and strive to help others create peaceful collaboration within their relationships. I have a bias towards saving marriages whenever possible.

As human beings, we are constantly evolving and attempting to navigate life’s various complexities. Working from an attachment model, I work with clients to understand and explore ways to establish meaningful connections, with themselves or with their partners. By gaining understanding of your emotions we will explore the ins and outs of how they impact day to day actions, interactions with others, and develop a greater sense of security in ourselves.

Attn Couples: When burnout hits, anxiety and depression can grow and all the things we have been running from catch up to us. The worry and numbness take over. Feeling drained, life gets harder. Relationships start to change. I focus on helping relationships rediscover their passion and closeness after life gets in the way. I help relationships move from the distant and lonely interactions to a satisfying and intimate lifestyle. I help clients overcome the deepest betrayals and the gradual chasms that form. I help individuals understand what is driving them and find satisfying relationships through communication and proven skills.

Is your family having difficulty getting back on track after distance learning or remote work due to the pandemic? Has communication been replaced with screen time? Have you been impacted by a divorce, illness, loss of a loved one, or sending a teen off to college? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, worry, fear, guilt, or grief ? Are you longing for clear communication in your life and looking to make changes to alleviate that "stuck" feeling.

My focus in therapy is to create trust in order to bring about healing. I provide a safe and nurturing space where my client can explore inner resources and strengths. My holistic and empathic modalities provide support and creative energy necessary to face challenges while letting go of negative patterns and self-destructive behavior. No matter what age we are, we all need to feel connected and experience positive regard.

In this busy hectic daily grind we call life imagine therapy in a way that feels safe and comfortable. Are you trying to adjust to a new life transition? It could be the adjustment to parenthood, work/school issues, coping with a medical diagnosis, facing infertility, or grief after the loss of a loved one. Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious—maybe you’re unsure about the future of a relationship or just feeling that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs, I’m here to offer support.

Albert Einstein once said; "Out of clutter, find simplicity, from discord, find harmony, in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." I strongly believe that no matter if we are trying to navigate through depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any other issues that cause clutter, discord and/or difficulty in our lives, it can be simplified, we can be harmonized, and it can provide opportunities to live our best lives by managing our struggles in a way that allow us to rediscover who we are, our strengths, our abilities, and to regain our independence without our struggles dominating our lives, and our relationships.

“You are doing your best at your current level of awareness.” Yet, you feel stuck, lost, and that your best isn't good enough. In your relationship, you wonder where things went wrong and why you and your partner aren't communicating the way that you used to. As a parent, you question whether you're actually doing what's best for your child, and feel guilty when the results of your parenting aren't as you planned. At work, you feel anxious and burned out. No matter what you do, you're still stressed out and overwhelmed with endless expectations and responsibilities. You know what's good for you, yet coping skills don't seem to work.

Anger, Rage, Intense emotions can affect you and the people around you. When your anger turns to constant irritability and you start to 'act out' in unhealthy ways, it's time to get support. When ones sadness or loss becomes deeper and darker it could be depression. Most of these emotions are felt with such intensity that it's overwhelming. Sex and Porn Addiction along with Partner Trauma Betrayal is going to feel very intense and working with someone who has additional expertise in this area is going to be so important for your healing. Couples work with me because they feel safe and supported.

You've shown incredible courage in taking the first step towards therapy, and I'm here to guide you toward lasting healing. Together, we'll create a safe space where you can explore, understand, and conquer the challenges that weigh on you. Your need for emotional well-being matters and EMDR therapy offers a proven, tailored approach to address those lingering issues. Picture a journey where you not only manage symptoms but where you emerge resilient, empowered, and free from the shadows of the past. Your goal is not just relief; it's a profound shift towards a life filled with meaningful connections and personal fulfillment.

Welcome! And thank you! I love to work with Couples, Families, and individuals who are seeking to overcome barriers in their lives. Some are struggling with: * anger management, * addiction, * Jobs stress, * familial & social relationships issues, * loneliness, * anxiety, * current or past abuse * depression, * poor communication, * relationship issues, * parenting, * Trauma/Traumatic events * poor focus and attention, * low motivation, * veterans support, * VICTIM OF A VIOLENT CRIME (VOC),* and the search for purpose. Often many people are stuck in addictive self-destructive patterns in their lives, which result from an effort to manage their emotional pain.

As humans we possess the incredible capacity to collaborate with, depend upon, and connect with others. These innate skills enhance our ability to cope under harsh life circumstances. Asking for help is the first step to enhancing your own abilities and skills of connection, healing, growth, self-awareness and so much more. If you are ready to take this step and team up with another to improve your life, send me an email or give me a call!

Life can be challenging at times. However, I believe that people have an amazing ability to heal and transform negative patterns that are no longer serving them, as well as develop more meaningful ways to approach life's hurdles. We can often get stuck during difficult moments, and outside support can be helpful during these times. As my client, I will support and encourage you to identify the solutions that are best for your life. I understand that deciding to reach out for help can be intimidating. My treatment approach will respect and honor your individual process.

I began providing psychotherapy in Contra Costa in 1996 while obtaining my MA Degree with a Specialization in Couple and Family Therapy at John F. Kennedy's Graduate School of Professional Psychology. Since then I have continued working in Solano County with individual adults, children & teens, and their families, and couples. I facilitated men's groups in a jail-based substance abuse treatment program for four years while working at Youth And Family Services until 2005. I've been in private practice since then.