Emotionally Focused Therapists in Elk Grove, CA

Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in relationship issues with couples and individuals. I likewise treat acute and chronic life events, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and bi-polar using a variety of theories and tools based on your needs and goals.

We offer counseling to married and unmarried couples, families, teens, and adults who are struggling with relationship issues. If you are experiencing problems with communication, trust, intimacy, anxiety, or depression, we are here to help.

"Are you feeling stressed, depleted and stuck? Do you find yourself repeating behavior patterns that don't help you move forward? Are you drifting apart in your relationships rather than experiencing the closeness you desire?" Taking a step to seek help can open the door of hope. I believe we all have the ability to change. I am Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples (EFT) if you desire to reconnect. I am Certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for shifting trauma and negative beliefs/behaviors. I also utilize Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) & Feeling State Addiction Protocol (FSAP).

I welcome any individual, couple, and/or family who are willing to do some solution focused work to bring some freedom, hope, and joy. I use a variety of tools (forms of therapy) and see the best results when there is motivation to change. My wheel house is related to marital, parental, anxiety and depressive challenges, trauma(s), and/or personal crisis needing an intervention. I enjoy coaching and facilitating the process for a client to live fully in the present, free of any self-limiting beliefs or behavior patterns that no longer serve you well. I like to consider myself a hope dispenser.

Relationships are challenging. If you're struggling as a partner or parent, please know you are not alone. At Sage River Psychotherapy, we believe that we are all vulnerable to finding ourselves "stuck" in patterns that don't serve us well. We also believe in every person's ability to lead a fulfilling life and to maintain relationships that are meaningful, safe, and rewarding. If you're caught in cycles of conflict, anger, depression, anxiety, it's good that you're here. We'd love to help.

I work with children, adolescents, parents, couples, and families. I am warm, real, and collaborative. If you and/or your family members choose to work with me, I'll endeavor to create an environment that feels safe enough for you to take risks, be authentic and make lasting changes. We'll work together to explore the dynamics that may inadvertently by contributing to a problem cycle, so that you can feel empowered to act in more preferred ways of being.

Want to feel more connected in your relationship? I focus on creating a safe and non-blaming space for partners to talk about things that feel difficult. Therapy may not be easy, but I’ll offer guidance and support to help you recognize and break patterns that keep couples “stuck” in a negative cycle. Together we'll explore how past experiences, temperament, values, and culture affect relationships. We’ll discuss tools to help calm intense emotions so that couples can communicate with intention and disagreements can be resolved more effectively.

Now Accepting New Clients age 15+ Welcome! Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you experiencing grief/loss? Are you struggling to manage/cope with other life stressors/challenges? You have come courageously to the right place.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or challenging relationships? Are you experiencing a loss of a sense of self or struggling to navigate major life changes (e.g. life transitions, loss, brain injury, chronic illness, and incarceration)? Do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in old patterns, unsure where to even begin? You don’t have to feel alone in this process. There is support available to address all of your difficulties, big or small, with hope and courage. I believe change is possible.

I’m Jackie Eppinger and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist. I approach therapy with an affirming lens that focuses on supporting my clients through challenging periods in their lives. My focused areas of practice include chronic illness, cancer, the LGBTQ community, and relationships/attachment.

Do you or your child struggle with anxious thinking, depression, or explosive behaviors? Issues such as these can feel overwhelming and exhausting. It can be challenging to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It can be easy to practice avoidance and find ourselves pretending these challenges aren’t there or wishing them away. However, navigating these issues don't need to be so daunting! I believe there is always room for change and hope for strengthened relationships.

Relationships are tough. I can help you de-escalate conflict, rebuild trust and safety. You can learn to repair and forgive past hurts and stop your negative patterns. Let me help you be a safe haven for each other. Emotion Focused Therapy, a research-based approach, has clinically proven to help 7 out of 10 couples! As a Certified Primal Question coach, I use a tool that my clients say "accelerates therapy".

Elinor Proett Hopkins, LCSW has worked as a psychotherapist for the past 30 years. She specializes in treating anxiety and depression and is very skilled at helping clients to see their problems in a new way, often formulating unique approaches to a client's personal evolution. Elinor is certified as a clinical hypnotherapist, and often uses trance techniques for the resolution of anxiety, addiction, and creative blocks. Her main interest is finding effective ways by which individuals can improve the quality of life without having to resort to prolonged therapy or arduous (and often expensive) practices.

Living life means dealing with challenging times. The good thing is that you don't have to face these challenging times alone. Everyone can use a supportive ear from time to time. Together we can cultivate a better tomorrow utilizing skills and techniques learned through therapy. Managing emotions is a skill just like learning to read or knowing how to do math. You just have to start by taking the first step. Sometimes the smallest steps in the right direction end up being the biggest steps of your life.

Looking for professional guidance from a Christian perspective? For over a decade, I've worked with thousands of people through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and frustrating life situations - together, we've been able to work toward healing and relief. Let's get connected. I have a few open slots right now (July/August 2024), so I can probably get you in for an online session soon. :)

My name is Socorro A. Ancheta-Goodacre and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 30 years of experience based in the Fresno area. I work with adolescents, adults and married couples and families. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Focus Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to provide people with the skills and knowledge to heal and cope with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and life's transition.

Life is expected to have ups and downs and that is unavoidable. The therapeutic relationship that I hope to bring to our sessions is one of compassion, understanding, empathy, and openness to differences without judgment. It is my belief that everyone on this planet strives to have a good quality of life and can become overwhelmed with constant disappointments, self-doubt, and a sense of feeling lost.

Hello, good to see you on Psychology Today, I appreciate you visited our web page. My legal name is Chandra Sekhar Potnuru, but everyone calls me Dominic. I was born in India, a nation renowned for the variety of its cultures and I grew up with a younger brother, two younger sisters, and a faith that is diverse in terms of religion. I have three bachelor's degrees in English literature, philosophy, and theology; two master's degrees in Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy; and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in psychology in marriage and family therapy. Four units of clinical pastoral education and NACC certification

My name is Charity Horn, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I approach therapy from a person-centered point of view. I believe that each individual deserves a voice. My areas of focus are depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma-informed care.