Therapists in Sacramento, CA

My name is Shanette Williams, I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in Oakdale, CA. I have been providing psychotherapy for over 17 years. I have a passion for working with Children, Adolescents and Families. I have spent my career working with Trauma around such topics as: Sexual Abuse, Child abuse, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. I am also trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Grief and Loss.

I have been providing professional therapeutic services to a wide range of individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. My current specialized areas of interest are life transitions, mindfulness with teens, trauma healing using EMDR, and recovery from sexual abuse and addiction.

An artist and writer, Dr. Lubell earned a BA degree at City Univ. of NY while working in the World Trade Center. Having always been drawn to people’s stories with compassion and caring, she followed her heart to become a psychologist, achieving her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Univ. of Michigan. Dr. Lubell is certified in ISTDP (Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), a technique that has amazing results in a very short period of time. She practices EMDR, which has proven effective to treat trauma. She also has a wealth of experience helping couples to resolve conflicts and move on to a satisfying relationship.

I provide therapy in a comfortable and welcoming space to help develop insight, stability and hope for the future. Whether, you are dealing with a challenging situation, a sudden life transition, a recent crisis or past trauma, it can be worked through in a safe and patient environment. I have over 30 years of experience in working with children, individuals and families. I am an EMDR trained therapist and licensed in the States of California and Nevada. You may be new to therapy, but it can be life changing!

Working in non profits and government services for 20 plus years both in San Francisco and Alameda County, has taught me the art of appreciating people for who they are, keeping an open mind and helping them see their own strength within. I am very excited to be in private practice. Working with couples , parents, and individuals. I am very curious and passionate about non traditional coupling, open relationships, polyamory, issues of infidelity and the sexual needs of couples and individuals. I believe that we can heal intuitively and I look forward to meeting people willing to share that journey with me.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is an important piece of the process through which growth and healing can occur. Helping clients to feel safe enough to share their feelings is paramount, and to offer hope is vital. It is important for the fearful to know that courage is being afraid, but doing it anyway. This concept promotes self esteem, and helps people to move forward in their lives. I use a variety of theoretical orientations, but chose the ones that are best suited for my client needs. I give clients tools to work with that will help them change their negative thoughts to positive ones..

My clients are most often dealing with communication concerns, issues of intimacy and complications related to life changes. When traumatic events impact their daily lives, they may seek assistance. Occasionally couples and families experiencing stress in their relationships may need an objective listener and guide to help them figure out how to reestablish balance. With the many demands of life and work, we work together to find pleasure in their families and for parents to reinstate parental authority within the family structure.

Jill Peeler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy for First Responders including, firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, veterans, and dispatchers with Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), and Emergency Responder Exhaustion Syndrome. I also am competent in working with individuals as well as children that have been sexually assaulted, including military sexual trauma. My treatment modalities include individual and group psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

I provide counseling services for all ages in individual, couples, and family therapy. I have extensive experience working with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples/marital issues, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, and addiction. I believe that the quality of the therapeutic relationship provides an opportunity to help you understand yourself and others better, which can lead to more satisfying relationships and fulfillment in life. In therapy, I work alongside you, at your pace providing a warm, nurturing, and safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported in your growth.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.

YOU DESERVE A GOOD LIFE, STARTING TODAY! Whether you are facing difficulties balancing work & family, struggling with the impact of a plummeting economy, facing personal challenges, or only wish to enhance the quality of your life, seeking the support of an experienced counselor may be one of your best options. As a caring professional, I can assist you in attaining important insights into those areas that seem to give you the most difficulty, improve your ability to successfully communicate with others, and to develop new ways in working through problems.

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.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability, and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience.

My work with individuals and couples starts with getting to know each person and developing a unique plan for treatment. It is my goal to provide a safe and comfortable environment where you can explore issues and learn tools for growth. I utilize many forms of therapy based on my 20 plus years in the field of counseling. At all times, respect for the individual and confidentiality remain foremost.