Women's Issues Therapists in Elk Grove, CA

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Nicole Carter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
I support teens and women who are struggling with many life challenges including blended families, attachment issues, trauma, domestic violence, sex, transitional issues, eating disorders, self-image, self-esteem, immigration issues, gender identity, school difficulties, parenting challenges, and women's issues.
Seeking out therapy can be difficult for many people, so being connected with the right therapist is essential for growth and positive changes to happen. To honor your process, I will approach our discussions with warmth, empathy, realness, and with the intent to challenge you as we create the space to truly face your experiences of the world. My approach is integrative and I see each person in a holistic context, influenced and shaped by family history, experiences and culture.
I support teens and women who are struggling with many life challenges including blended families, attachment issues, trauma, domestic violence, sex, transitional issues, eating disorders, self-image, self-esteem, immigration issues, gender identity, school difficulties, parenting challenges, and women's issues.
Seeking out therapy can be difficult for many people, so being connected with the right therapist is essential for growth and positive changes to happen. To honor your process, I will approach our discussions with warmth, empathy, realness, and with the intent to challenge you as we create the space to truly face your experiences of the world. My approach is integrative and I see each person in a holistic context, influenced and shaped by family history, experiences and culture.
(916) 299-5360 View (916) 299-5360
Ashley Murray
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95757  (Online Only)
Anxiety- Depression- Life Changes- Personal Growth- Women's Issues.
Experienced Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor offering telehealth counseling services in California. Waitlist available, contact for more information.
Anxiety- Depression- Life Changes- Personal Growth- Women's Issues.
Experienced Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor offering telehealth counseling services in California. Waitlist available, contact for more information.
(916) 907-8562 View (916) 907-8562
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Laura Reames
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95624
I assist with relationship/couples counseling, family functioning, women's issues, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma and parenting.
"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 assist with relationship/couples counseling, family functioning, women's issues, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma and parenting.
"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).
(916) 794-4420 View (916) 794-4420
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Julianne Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Hello and welcome! I am Juli Sims, LCSW 28368 (CA). I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over 10 years. Throughout this time, I have worked with children, adults, and families. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, specifically childhood trauma. I am strength-based and compassionate. I do the work every day for myself, having experienced post-partum depression and anxiety. The bulk of my experience is working with women and women's issues, such as menopause, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, daily stressors, self-esteem, parenting, etc.
Hello and welcome! I am Juli Sims, LCSW 28368 (CA). I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over 10 years. Throughout this time, I have worked with children, adults, and families. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, specifically childhood trauma. I am strength-based and compassionate. I do the work every day for myself, having experienced post-partum depression and anxiety. The bulk of my experience is working with women and women's issues, such as menopause, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, daily stressors, self-esteem, parenting, etc.
(707) 267-2486 View (707) 267-2486
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Rita A. Rich, Psy.D., RN
PsyD, RN
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Are you looking to have deeper and more meaningful relationships? Would you like to enhance how you communicate and resolve conflicts? The opportunity to facilitate you on your journey with safety, empathy, wisdom and non-judgmental understanding is my goal. Together we can improve or resolve challenging, devastating, and traumatic issues you have encountered. You are very courageous to seek therapy to facilitate your healing, growth and recovery.
Are you looking to have deeper and more meaningful relationships? Would you like to enhance how you communicate and resolve conflicts? The opportunity to facilitate you on your journey with safety, empathy, wisdom and non-judgmental understanding is my goal. Together we can improve or resolve challenging, devastating, and traumatic issues you have encountered. You are very courageous to seek therapy to facilitate your healing, growth and recovery.
(916) 472-0936 View (916) 472-0936
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Kimberly Mechem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624  (Online Only)
Do you need extra support? There is no shame in that! I am a dedicated professional here to help support you on your personal journey, wherever you find yourself in this moment. Please reach out to see if we would be a good fit in working together. Sessions are offered virtually. I accept some insurance, and private pay (on a sliding scale). Wishing you peace.
Do you need extra support? There is no shame in that! I am a dedicated professional here to help support you on your personal journey, wherever you find yourself in this moment. Please reach out to see if we would be a good fit in working together. Sessions are offered virtually. I accept some insurance, and private pay (on a sliding scale). Wishing you peace.
(916) 304-7643 View (916) 304-7643
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Cessiley Haderlie
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95624
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples. I bring a wealth of experience working with teens in school-based settings, providing both individual and group therapy. I specialize in addressing relationship issues, self-esteem, and emotion regulation, helping young people navigate the challenges of adolescence. In addition to my work with teens, I support adult individuals facing depression, anxiety, and life transitions, as well as couples seeking to strengthen their relationships. I am also passionate about working with individuals navigating religious-based challenges, offering a Mormon-informed approach if requested.
I specialize in working with teens, adults, and couples. I bring a wealth of experience working with teens in school-based settings, providing both individual and group therapy. I specialize in addressing relationship issues, self-esteem, and emotion regulation, helping young people navigate the challenges of adolescence. In addition to my work with teens, I support adult individuals facing depression, anxiety, and life transitions, as well as couples seeking to strengthen their relationships. I am also passionate about working with individuals navigating religious-based challenges, offering a Mormon-informed approach if requested.
(916) 909-2264 View (916) 909-2264
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Cynthia M Pereira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95624  (Online Only)
Are you finding it difficult to balance life as a mother? Feeling trapped or fear that you're failing as a mom? You are not alone. I am here to walk alongside you and help you cope with the load of motherhood. Whether it's working through self-acceptance, postpartum issues, emotion regulation, or basic day-to-day stressors. Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy or postpartum, I am here to support you. And as a mom, I can relate on a personal level.
Are you finding it difficult to balance life as a mother? Feeling trapped or fear that you're failing as a mom? You are not alone. I am here to walk alongside you and help you cope with the load of motherhood. Whether it's working through self-acceptance, postpartum issues, emotion regulation, or basic day-to-day stressors. Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy or postpartum, I am here to support you. And as a mom, I can relate on a personal level.
(916) 378-1574 View (916) 378-1574
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Stronger Together Licensed Counseling and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Feeling exhausted being overwhelmed and sad? Those who are closest to you can't see your pain because you have hidden how you truly feel by wearing a mask. Wearing a mask allows you to get through the day but fall apart when alone. In therapy you take off the mask, breathe and reveal your true feelings, gain insight into how to decrease your pain and live a more balanced healthier life. Getting help is not a sign of weakness, but strength. It takes a great deal of strength and courage to take this step towards feeling better.
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Feeling exhausted being overwhelmed and sad? Those who are closest to you can't see your pain because you have hidden how you truly feel by wearing a mask. Wearing a mask allows you to get through the day but fall apart when alone. In therapy you take off the mask, breathe and reveal your true feelings, gain insight into how to decrease your pain and live a more balanced healthier life. Getting help is not a sign of weakness, but strength. It takes a great deal of strength and courage to take this step towards feeling better.
(916) 252-5035 View (916) 252-5035
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Gina E Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CDWF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95758  (Online Only)
Have irritability and resentment hijacked your joy? Despite all you’ve achieved, you still feel unseen and unappreciated. Staying busy with work and activities helps you avoid uncomfortable emotions. Yet the relationships that matter most are complicated, leaving you disappointed, empty and lonely. Fear of rejection and failure keep you doubting your worth. Rest and asking for what you need feels selfish. So you push everything down to prevent the floodgates from opening. I help people lean into their emotions and safely express their feelings so they can trust themselves to show up in their relationships with confidence.
Have irritability and resentment hijacked your joy? Despite all you’ve achieved, you still feel unseen and unappreciated. Staying busy with work and activities helps you avoid uncomfortable emotions. Yet the relationships that matter most are complicated, leaving you disappointed, empty and lonely. Fear of rejection and failure keep you doubting your worth. Rest and asking for what you need feels selfish. So you push everything down to prevent the floodgates from opening. I help people lean into their emotions and safely express their feelings so they can trust themselves to show up in their relationships with confidence.
(916) 621-5966 View (916) 621-5966
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Heather Schnier Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Have you ever felt stuck? Or that life is passing you by, without feeling like you can enjoy it? Has your world felt like it flipped upside down and you feel stressed and overwhelmed by all the changes? Do you feel alone? Or do you feel like no one understands you? If you answered YES to any of these issues, I would like to support you on your journey back to YOURSELF, where you can find peace within yourself, no matter what the circumstances are, so you can feel empowered, finding peace, balance and joy in your life again.
Have you ever felt stuck? Or that life is passing you by, without feeling like you can enjoy it? Has your world felt like it flipped upside down and you feel stressed and overwhelmed by all the changes? Do you feel alone? Or do you feel like no one understands you? If you answered YES to any of these issues, I would like to support you on your journey back to YOURSELF, where you can find peace within yourself, no matter what the circumstances are, so you can feel empowered, finding peace, balance and joy in your life again.
(916) 207-3248 View (916) 207-3248
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Joanie Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Hi I'm Joanie Santos, LCSW. I love working with teens, young adults and their parents. I like to start by getting to know you and what you want to be different so you can feel better and begin living your best life. I have worked well with teens, young adults and mid-life adults as well as groups. I tend to focus on resolving depressive and anxiety symptoms and overcoming ADHD obstacles, if that's something you may be struggling with.
Hi I'm Joanie Santos, LCSW. I love working with teens, young adults and their parents. I like to start by getting to know you and what you want to be different so you can feel better and begin living your best life. I have worked well with teens, young adults and mid-life adults as well as groups. I tend to focus on resolving depressive and anxiety symptoms and overcoming ADHD obstacles, if that's something you may be struggling with.
(916) 398-2394 View (916) 398-2394
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Karen Daley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95758  (Online Only)
You made the first step! You have listened to that already wise part of you that knows now is a good time to reach out and be supported in a way that is tailored just for you. Are you finding yourself struggling for emotional wellbeing or balance, are you noticing that you are reacting in ways that aren’t working for you, in life, in relationships, even in the choices you are making? Are you finding yourself wrestling with anxiety, and feeling paralyzed in fear? Are you feeling as if there is no safe corner in your life where you can take in a breath and stop the daily push to produce?
You made the first step! You have listened to that already wise part of you that knows now is a good time to reach out and be supported in a way that is tailored just for you. Are you finding yourself struggling for emotional wellbeing or balance, are you noticing that you are reacting in ways that aren’t working for you, in life, in relationships, even in the choices you are making? Are you finding yourself wrestling with anxiety, and feeling paralyzed in fear? Are you feeling as if there is no safe corner in your life where you can take in a breath and stop the daily push to produce?
(628) 265-8116 View (628) 265-8116
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Linda Carlos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95624
I meet with clients at my offices in Elk Grove and Gold River, as well as online. I see couples, singles and provide counseling to adults. I address issues from trauma & abuse recovery to relationships to anxiety, depression, grief and loss. A key resource in recovery from traumatic events involves strengthening our ability to attach to ourselves and others in a way that soothes and calms our nervous systems and grounds us, based on the latest neurological research and evidence-based techniques. This therapy can be much more effective and require a shorter duration of treatment than traditional talk therapy.
I meet with clients at my offices in Elk Grove and Gold River, as well as online. I see couples, singles and provide counseling to adults. I address issues from trauma & abuse recovery to relationships to anxiety, depression, grief and loss. A key resource in recovery from traumatic events involves strengthening our ability to attach to ourselves and others in a way that soothes and calms our nervous systems and grounds us, based on the latest neurological research and evidence-based techniques. This therapy can be much more effective and require a shorter duration of treatment than traditional talk therapy.
(916) 251-9904 View (916) 251-9904
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Benton Sheely
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Sometimes dealing with grief or trauma can lead a person to feel alone and isolated. I consider it an honor to help break that isolation while walking alongside clients as they navigate the challenges and obstacles life has thrown their way. My passion is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, and I believe that every person’s trauma is as unique as their fingerprint.
Sometimes dealing with grief or trauma can lead a person to feel alone and isolated. I consider it an honor to help break that isolation while walking alongside clients as they navigate the challenges and obstacles life has thrown their way. My passion is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, and I believe that every person’s trauma is as unique as their fingerprint.
(916) 775-8854 View (916) 775-8854
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Andrea Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95758
I frequently work with individuals and families with a wide variety of challenges. Some clients are simply looking to find a place that they can take a deep breath and be in a place to address things that they want to work on. While others have severe symptoms or complex issues that are frightening and overwhelming where they need help sorting out thoughts and feelings while learning how to manage and navigate the challenges. Each client is unique and so are their experiences so my goal is to tailor treatment to best benefit my clients. I also run a small non profit counseling center and train new clinicians in the field.
I frequently work with individuals and families with a wide variety of challenges. Some clients are simply looking to find a place that they can take a deep breath and be in a place to address things that they want to work on. While others have severe symptoms or complex issues that are frightening and overwhelming where they need help sorting out thoughts and feelings while learning how to manage and navigate the challenges. Each client is unique and so are their experiences so my goal is to tailor treatment to best benefit my clients. I also run a small non profit counseling center and train new clinicians in the field.
(916) 436-7454 View (916) 436-7454
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Charity Horn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
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.
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.
(916) 767-0210 View (916) 767-0210
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TRY Family Counseling, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95758  (Online Only)
Are you feeling drained, anxious, or depressed? Are you tired of not feeling like yourself and not sure how you’ve gotten to this place in your life? Are you concerned about yourself, child or loved one and need support or direction? TRY Family Counseling, Inc is here to help. I enjoy working as a team in therapy, as I believe that when all parties are working together as a support system, it creates effective change. One of my goals is to help each person share their story, walk their individual path and have a voice, without judgement. I work with children, teens, adults and parents of all cultural backgrounds. Let's consult soon.
Are you feeling drained, anxious, or depressed? Are you tired of not feeling like yourself and not sure how you’ve gotten to this place in your life? Are you concerned about yourself, child or loved one and need support or direction? TRY Family Counseling, Inc is here to help. I enjoy working as a team in therapy, as I believe that when all parties are working together as a support system, it creates effective change. One of my goals is to help each person share their story, walk their individual path and have a voice, without judgement. I work with children, teens, adults and parents of all cultural backgrounds. Let's consult soon.
(916) 301-4005 View (916) 301-4005
Dr. Laureen A Lester
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Life can be hard-- really hard. Sometimes, we are just trying to survive and we end up in a place we don’t want to be: depression, anger, anxiety, loneliness, hopelessness. Asking for help is an act of strength and courage. I have a passion for helping others find their way toward who they want to be. I can help you become more proactive, not just reacting to the circumstances of life. Understanding the past. Managing the present. Building for the future. It’s never too late for change! Life can be better if you are willing to do the work. Are you ready to begin?
Life can be hard-- really hard. Sometimes, we are just trying to survive and we end up in a place we don’t want to be: depression, anger, anxiety, loneliness, hopelessness. Asking for help is an act of strength and courage. I have a passion for helping others find their way toward who they want to be. I can help you become more proactive, not just reacting to the circumstances of life. Understanding the past. Managing the present. Building for the future. It’s never too late for change! Life can be better if you are willing to do the work. Are you ready to begin?
(916) 269-5241 View (916) 269-5241
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Ashley Doss
Counselor, LPCC, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95757  (Online Only)
Deciding what I wanted to be when I grew up was an easy choice. I always gravitated toward working with people and working on teams. I find that therapy is a team effort with an important goal in mind. As a therapist, I have grown accustomed to using cognitive-behavioral frameworks in my practice, as well as utilizing concepts and techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy depending on client needs. Additionally, I am a Registered Art Therapist. Though art therapy is not the appropriate modality all the time, I often find that solutions can come when we open ourselves to something new.
Deciding what I wanted to be when I grew up was an easy choice. I always gravitated toward working with people and working on teams. I find that therapy is a team effort with an important goal in mind. As a therapist, I have grown accustomed to using cognitive-behavioral frameworks in my practice, as well as utilizing concepts and techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy depending on client needs. Additionally, I am a Registered Art Therapist. Though art therapy is not the appropriate modality all the time, I often find that solutions can come when we open ourselves to something new.
(916) 621-6046 View (916) 621-6046
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Women's Issues Therapists

How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?

Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?

Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.