Tom Paderna
Registered Psychological Assistant, PhD MS
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Available both in-person and online
2617 K Street Suite 125 Suite 125 Sacramento, CA 95816
Let's Connect (916) 312-1663

Feeling stuck in your life or relationships?
I firmly believe we all have the potential to live a fulfilling, rewarding life. Then something happens, maybe it’s communications, decisions, betrayal or trauma, life can go awry, and it's hard to know how to change for the better.
Life is about relationships - with yourself, your partner, or anyone close to you. It can be about trust, communications, intimacy and you just need a little help.
>To be human is to be in a relationship.<
My calling is helping couples and individuals on with life's challenges. I specialize in customized Couples Weekend Retreats.
My work is experiential, practical and relationally focused. With couples, I use proven methods that help you communicate better, rebuilding trust and intimacy to feel more connected. I offer customized Couple's Retreats. For individuals, I help with self discovery, anxiety and stress, and addictions—I’m VA certified in a structured approach for PTSD (CPT).
I firmly believe that we have the ability to heal and grow. Let's talk about how to become the happier, healthier, best version of you.
Call or Email Tom Paderna now for a free 15 minute consultation - (916) 312-1663
Let's Connect (916) 312-1663

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $230
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Tom Paderna
Registered Psychological Assistant, PhD MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 312-1663
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 94025704 Supervised by Angela Swarthout (California / PSY22386 ) Tom Paderna
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Palo Alto University, Masters in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2017
- Degree/Diploma from Palo Alto University MS / 2017
- Degree/Diploma from Palo Alto University Ph.D. / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Tom Paderna
Registered Psychological Assistant, PhD MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 312-1663
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cross Cultural, Multi-racial Identity
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Immigrant
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Testing and Evaluation
Tom Paderna
Registered Psychological Assistant, PhD MS
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (916) 312-1663
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Pacific Islander
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Pacific Islander
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Tom Paderna
Registered Psychological Assistant, PhD MS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (916) 312-1663
Location
Primary Location
Counseling: Col:Lab
2617 K Street Suite 125
Suite 125
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 312-1663Email Me
Additional Location
Counseling Col:Lab
4070 Bridge Street
Suite 5
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 238-8796Group Practice
Counseling Col:labNearby Areas
Tom Paderna
Registered Psychological Assistant, PhD MS
Call for a free consultation now - (916) 312-1663