Family Therapy in Sacramento, CA
Chioko Grevious
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95815
I work with adults who are longing to understand how the individual and family narratives and life experiences are important to understanding themselves.
I am motivated to work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief; feelings of being overwhelmed, sadness, frustration and loneliness. I work with clients who just feel stuck. I meet my clients where they are to collaborate on their wellness needs to meet their goals. I believe that we all have the capacity to become the best versions of ourselves within our families, relationships and community.
I work with adults who are longing to understand how the individual and family narratives and life experiences are important to understanding themselves.
I am motivated to work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief; feelings of being overwhelmed, sadness, frustration and loneliness. I work with clients who just feel stuck. I meet my clients where they are to collaborate on their wellness needs to meet their goals. I believe that we all have the capacity to become the best versions of ourselves within our families, relationships and community.
Kris Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811 (Online Only)
As a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist I help you gain clarity on the inside.
I'm a Certified IFS Therapist. I do individual work with adults and older teens who are committed to their growth. I'm open minded, playful and I take your concerns sincerely. I enjoy working with people, particularly those coping with trauma, health issues, LGBTQ related struggles, educational issues, neurodivergence, anxiety, and inattention. If you are interested in breaking through old patterns: Let me help. All are welcome.
As a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist I help you gain clarity on the inside.
I'm a Certified IFS Therapist. I do individual work with adults and older teens who are committed to their growth. I'm open minded, playful and I take your concerns sincerely. I enjoy working with people, particularly those coping with trauma, health issues, LGBTQ related struggles, educational issues, neurodivergence, anxiety, and inattention. If you are interested in breaking through old patterns: Let me help. All are welcome.
William Schneider
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC, ICADC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
I understand the fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and discouragement of repeating the same cycle over and over again. Drinking too much and embarrassing or humiliating yourself often feels like it is damaging your soul. You keep trying to make changes but don't feel like you can let yourself down anymore. It's time to break this vicious cycle and you don't have to do it alone. I have been helping good people just like you make positive changes with their substance use for over a decade. You can break free and give yourself and your family the life you deserve. Stop letting substances hold you back from achieving your potential.
I understand the fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and discouragement of repeating the same cycle over and over again. Drinking too much and embarrassing or humiliating yourself often feels like it is damaging your soul. You keep trying to make changes but don't feel like you can let yourself down anymore. It's time to break this vicious cycle and you don't have to do it alone. I have been helping good people just like you make positive changes with their substance use for over a decade. You can break free and give yourself and your family the life you deserve. Stop letting substances hold you back from achieving your potential.
Nicole Hsiang Shieh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Patients often tell me how they feel frustrated, hopeless, lost, and exhausted by the time they seek out a therapist. Many folks in my practice are Asian American adults who experience painful conflicts within their family of origin that lead to separation, emotional distance, or even estrangement. I also work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in frustrating repetitive patterns in their thoughts and behaviors, negatively impacting their ability to find enjoyment in their lives and in their relationships. Therapy can give you a space to speak freely and listen to yourself in new and different ways.
Patients often tell me how they feel frustrated, hopeless, lost, and exhausted by the time they seek out a therapist. Many folks in my practice are Asian American adults who experience painful conflicts within their family of origin that lead to separation, emotional distance, or even estrangement. I also work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in frustrating repetitive patterns in their thoughts and behaviors, negatively impacting their ability to find enjoyment in their lives and in their relationships. Therapy can give you a space to speak freely and listen to yourself in new and different ways.
Lindsay Juricich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
I specialize in work with children, teens, and young adults using a practical, evidence-based approach. I focus on individual, family, and community-based strengths, forging collaborative therapeutic relationships that are a foundation for lasting change.
I specialize in work with children, teens, and young adults using a practical, evidence-based approach. I focus on individual, family, and community-based strengths, forging collaborative therapeutic relationships that are a foundation for lasting change.
Jeannette Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
I come from a family that is ethnically diverse and the idea of people from different backgrounds getting along seems natural to me.
Facing emotionally painful situations takes a fair amount of bravery. I can walk with you through those challenges, offering support and at times being a source of strength. Avoiding grief, fears, any type of conflict and/or suppressing anger may lead to increased anxiety and depression. Learning how to face these things with the use of some good coping skills can be very empowering. We all have the ability to learn how to deal with our emotions and work through conflict. It just takes practice and maybe some guidance. This is where I can help.
I come from a family that is ethnically diverse and the idea of people from different backgrounds getting along seems natural to me.
Facing emotionally painful situations takes a fair amount of bravery. I can walk with you through those challenges, offering support and at times being a source of strength. Avoiding grief, fears, any type of conflict and/or suppressing anger may lead to increased anxiety and depression. Learning how to face these things with the use of some good coping skills can be very empowering. We all have the ability to learn how to deal with our emotions and work through conflict. It just takes practice and maybe some guidance. This is where I can help.
Exposure Therapy Designs
Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
Our approach is all about you. You are the expert on you. We aim to facilitate and support your awareness, helping you implement changes to overcome unhelpful thinking and decision-making patterns. LMFT in CA, HI, MA, and VA. Telehealth provider for FL, SC, VT. EMDR and ERP for individuals motivated to upgrade their quality of life. EFT for Couples and Family in CA with our Associate Clinician Melinda Andres (AMFT 118899). We strive to resolve the reason you sought help in the first place. Clinically appropriate methods and ethical standards are followed rigorously. Client safety and well-being is the only priority.
Our approach is all about you. You are the expert on you. We aim to facilitate and support your awareness, helping you implement changes to overcome unhelpful thinking and decision-making patterns. LMFT in CA, HI, MA, and VA. Telehealth provider for FL, SC, VT. EMDR and ERP for individuals motivated to upgrade their quality of life. EFT for Couples and Family in CA with our Associate Clinician Melinda Andres (AMFT 118899). We strive to resolve the reason you sought help in the first place. Clinically appropriate methods and ethical standards are followed rigorously. Client safety and well-being is the only priority.
Recovery Happens Adolescent Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95827
Lierly, has been working with families for over fifteen years, providing individual, family, and group therapy.
Our Adolescent Program at Recovery Happens exists to help families navigate difficult seasons. Balancing life, school and work, relationships, time management- it can be exhausting to feel like you are running on empty with little chance to recharge. Our program offers individual, family, and group therapy (IOP) sessions for adolescents. This can include music, games, art activities, movement- there are times when you just need to throw things at a dart board, paint some song lyrics, or brainstorm a self-care plan for finals week.
Lierly, has been working with families for over fifteen years, providing individual, family, and group therapy.
Our Adolescent Program at Recovery Happens exists to help families navigate difficult seasons. Balancing life, school and work, relationships, time management- it can be exhausting to feel like you are running on empty with little chance to recharge. Our program offers individual, family, and group therapy (IOP) sessions for adolescents. This can include music, games, art activities, movement- there are times when you just need to throw things at a dart board, paint some song lyrics, or brainstorm a self-care plan for finals week.
Jennifer E Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
I encourage effective communication strategies that can help parents' better cope with difficult family situations and individuals who experience struggle in their current situations.
Are you looking for a happier and healthier way to live your life? Unpleasant feelings and experiences can affect the way people choose to live their lives. There are many positive ways to deal with these unpleasant emotions. Through discussion and exploration we can find ways to work through life's roadblocks in order to find a happier and healthier path for your life.
I encourage effective communication strategies that can help parents' better cope with difficult family situations and individuals who experience struggle in their current situations.
Are you looking for a happier and healthier way to live your life? Unpleasant feelings and experiences can affect the way people choose to live their lives. There are many positive ways to deal with these unpleasant emotions. Through discussion and exploration we can find ways to work through life's roadblocks in order to find a happier and healthier path for your life.
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.
Central Valley Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814
Central Valley Family Therapy specializes in Early Childhood Infant Mental Health, Women's Reproductive Mental Health, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy and Individual Therapy.
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.
Central Valley Family Therapy specializes in Early Childhood Infant Mental Health, Women's Reproductive Mental Health, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy and Individual Therapy.
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.
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Mary Baez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95823 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Mary Baez, therapist. I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family. My license number is 48302. I have been in the mental health field for 16 years. My first concern s building rapport and trust with clients. My approach is holistic and eclectic. I believe it is important to address the mind-body connection in mental health and I tailor my interventions to the individual needs of my clients thus taking an eclectic approach.
Hi, my name is Mary Baez, therapist. I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family. My license number is 48302. I have been in the mental health field for 16 years. My first concern s building rapport and trust with clients. My approach is holistic and eclectic. I believe it is important to address the mind-body connection in mental health and I tailor my interventions to the individual needs of my clients thus taking an eclectic approach.
Kristine Guerra
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
Welcome! My name is Kristine Guerra and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families in various settings. I have worked with children, teens, adults, and families on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, parenting, trauma, life stressors, transitions, grief and loss, as well as relationship issues. I am passionate about helping my clients find hope, discovering, and utilizing their strengths to develop the skills and tools to make positive changes towards living their best life.
Welcome! My name is Kristine Guerra and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families in various settings. I have worked with children, teens, adults, and families on a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, parenting, trauma, life stressors, transitions, grief and loss, as well as relationship issues. I am passionate about helping my clients find hope, discovering, and utilizing their strengths to develop the skills and tools to make positive changes towards living their best life.
Seeds of Growth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811
Seeds of Growth Counseling support youth, adults, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, complex traumas, attachments, relationship and family distress, and general life transitions.
Welcome! Our team at Seeds of Growth Counseling provides support to help you get through life's complex challenges and help you get unstuck. When life gets chaotic, we need someone to turn to, talk to, and support us to navigate our problems.
Seeds of Growth Counseling support youth, adults, couples, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, complex traumas, attachments, relationship and family distress, and general life transitions.
Welcome! Our team at Seeds of Growth Counseling provides support to help you get through life's complex challenges and help you get unstuck. When life gets chaotic, we need someone to turn to, talk to, and support us to navigate our problems.
Stephanie Barkett
MS, PPS
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
People seeking help are often looking for real-world guidance and solutions. For 23 years I have worked with couples, families and individuals to do just that. As a coach I will help with identifying goals, building confidence, and increasing your overall happiness by being your best self. You will find a trusting, knowledgeable environment that allows you to freely explore, identify your needs, and create a path to success. My past experience includes marriage and family therapy, school counseling with all ages, domestic violence counseling and currently divorce and custody mediation and life and relationship coaching.
People seeking help are often looking for real-world guidance and solutions. For 23 years I have worked with couples, families and individuals to do just that. As a coach I will help with identifying goals, building confidence, and increasing your overall happiness by being your best self. You will find a trusting, knowledgeable environment that allows you to freely explore, identify your needs, and create a path to success. My past experience includes marriage and family therapy, school counseling with all ages, domestic violence counseling and currently divorce and custody mediation and life and relationship coaching.
Jasleen Kaur
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
I specialize in working with trauma, adverse life experiences, grief, depression, anxiety, cultural issues, and family and relationship conflict.
As a therapist, I strive to provide an accepting, safe space where you can bring your authentic self without fear of judgment. I enjoy working with individuals of diverse backgrounds who are seeking to better understand themselves and the causes of suffering and discontent in their lives. Many feel alone when experiencing difficult life moments, but connection can make the journey feel lighter. I am interpersonal, warm, and empathetic in my approach, and I will work collaboratively with you to support emotional healing and foster empowerment in you to create the change you desire.
I specialize in working with trauma, adverse life experiences, grief, depression, anxiety, cultural issues, and family and relationship conflict.
As a therapist, I strive to provide an accepting, safe space where you can bring your authentic self without fear of judgment. I enjoy working with individuals of diverse backgrounds who are seeking to better understand themselves and the causes of suffering and discontent in their lives. Many feel alone when experiencing difficult life moments, but connection can make the journey feel lighter. I am interpersonal, warm, and empathetic in my approach, and I will work collaboratively with you to support emotional healing and foster empowerment in you to create the change you desire.
Michele Villarreal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
Are you feeling hopeless and stuck? Is trauma impacting you from living a fulfilled life? Are you struggling with your relationships with family and friends? Are you being triggered daily and reliving old trauma? Do you want to thrive instead of struggle? Traumatic experiences can impact every facet of our current lives if it hasn’t been processed. If you have experienced trauma that inhibits you to live in the moment and thrive instead of struggle, maybe it's time to begin therapy. Processing traumatic experiences can improve your perception of yourself and can positively impact your relationships with people in your life.
Are you feeling hopeless and stuck? Is trauma impacting you from living a fulfilled life? Are you struggling with your relationships with family and friends? Are you being triggered daily and reliving old trauma? Do you want to thrive instead of struggle? Traumatic experiences can impact every facet of our current lives if it hasn’t been processed. If you have experienced trauma that inhibits you to live in the moment and thrive instead of struggle, maybe it's time to begin therapy. Processing traumatic experiences can improve your perception of yourself and can positively impact your relationships with people in your life.
Laurie Beth Richardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
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The idea that one learns by experiencing and is truly capable of making the necessary shifts in their lives is a mantra I live by. When one person mirrors another with gentle listening, others are able to clearly see what no longer works in their lives. Ingrained habits coming from difficult childhoods could be the very source of havoc, that with conscious awareness, can shift. Perhaps the way one communicates is keeping love from flowing in your life. Maybe parenting a child who reminds you of yourself means confronting yourself on a deeply personal level. Or perhaps it is simply a life transition that is simply too much.
com/laurie-richardson-family-therapist.
The idea that one learns by experiencing and is truly capable of making the necessary shifts in their lives is a mantra I live by. When one person mirrors another with gentle listening, others are able to clearly see what no longer works in their lives. Ingrained habits coming from difficult childhoods could be the very source of havoc, that with conscious awareness, can shift. Perhaps the way one communicates is keeping love from flowing in your life. Maybe parenting a child who reminds you of yourself means confronting yourself on a deeply personal level. Or perhaps it is simply a life transition that is simply too much.
Abbi Abshire
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811 (Online Only)
I am accepting new clients! I have had the privilege of working with a diverse set of clients with a wide range of backgrounds and needs. I offer a supportive space that counters the normativity within this culture that often is oppressive to people based on their identities. I recognize that what healing journey one person, relationship or family may need may be different than another and help to support you on that journey. In addition to being neurodivergent and transgender myself, I have also supported folks who are neurodivergent, queer and/or plural.
I am accepting new clients! I have had the privilege of working with a diverse set of clients with a wide range of backgrounds and needs. I offer a supportive space that counters the normativity within this culture that often is oppressive to people based on their identities. I recognize that what healing journey one person, relationship or family may need may be different than another and help to support you on that journey. In addition to being neurodivergent and transgender myself, I have also supported folks who are neurodivergent, queer and/or plural.
Maria Turner-Lloveras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I offer individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, and parent guidance/coaching.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex families dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential to children’s wellbeing and need support to find new ways of understanding and responding to their children. Therapy provides a safe protected space that nurtures exploration, reflection, growth and change.
I offer individual therapy, family therapy, play therapy, and parent guidance/coaching.
Are you concerned about your child's behavior? Are you struggling to understand what is happening for your child? Are you finding parenting overwhelming? I have experience working with children, adolescents and parents on many issues including loss, attachment, anxiety, anger, impulsivity, and low self-esteem. I also work with complex families dealing with family conflict. Parents are essential to children’s wellbeing and need support to find new ways of understanding and responding to their children. Therapy provides a safe protected space that nurtures exploration, reflection, growth and change.
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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.