Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Gold River, CA

I believe children and teens often deal with life struggles that are complicated in this ever evolving world. My goal is to support your child or teen in attaining balance, inner strength, and confidence to navigate the world in a healthy way. My passion is working with kids and families, and supporting enrichment, growth, and healthy communication within their dynamic.

I'd like to guide and empower the process of your change! We all have negative thoughts at times that can disrupt our lives and interfere with our ability to move forward. Negative thinking can take on many forms that can cause or worsen anxiety, depression, and past trauma and can even have an impact on our physical health. Negative thinking doesn't occur without consequences because it can affect every part of your life including how you feel, your relationships, and decision-making. Fortunately, there are steps and techniques you can use to counteract negative thinking and I would like to guide you in this process.

In searching for a therapist, you have taken the courageous first step towards emotional freedom. Whether it is to cope with the challenges of everyday life, overcoming negative or traumatic life experiences, or learning how to work through difficult relationships, I am here to help you achieve a happy healthy future. I work with individuals of all ages including children and adolescents. I strive to provide a safe place where you and/or your child can explore confusing feelings, improve communication, learn to problem solve, and develop healthy boundaries for healthier happier relationships.

Dr. Venn has been providing psychological services since 1971. He was a military officer, served on the staff of a Fortune 500 Corporation, served on the staffs or faculties of seven universities, was employed by three State agencies, owned his own practice for 23 years, held a variety of State and federal contracts, and retired from two State governments. He is licensed to practice Psychology in four States and is board-certified by ABPP in clinical psychology and forensic psychology. He has treated thousands of patients. His book, Crime and Psychology: Foundations of Forensic Practice, was published by Routledge in 2024.

Has life become increasingly overwhelming lately? Have you noticed that the stressors in your life are affecting your mood, relationships, or work? Do you wish you could hit pause just to take a moment to reorient yourself? As someone who has been on both ends of therapy, I understand how difficult it can be to reach out and ask for help. In a session with me, you can expect to be deeply heard and listened to in an empathetic and non-judgmental space. I am here to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, and to support you in your journey toward healing, growth, and change.

My approach assumes that my clients are the best judges of what they need, that significant and lasting change can take place in every session, and that anyone can learn ways to create a more productive, purposeful, and passionate life. I love collaborating with my clients in creating and sustaining the changes they wish to make and surprising them with how quickly and deeply these changes can manifest. I have a broad range of experience with challenges clients may face, and have in-depth experience with trauma, teens, men's issues, and challenge of creating purpose and meaning.

Hi, my name is Michele Downey, I am an RN and a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a specialty in Addiction. My approach is eclectic based on what my client needs. It is a Cognitive Therapy style with a 12-step approach. I specialize in Families affected by Addictions and Mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and stress. I also have a toy poodle who is my "therapoodle" and associate. He's amazing! Since I have worked in this field since 1987, I have many skills in my approach although it reflects on who my client is and what he/she needs. Primarily Cognitive Therapy, Family therapy with aa 12 step approach.

I have been doing individual and couple therapy for over thirty years. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, always choosing the one that best suits the client's immediate needs. These modalities range from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral to narrative and existential. There is even some dream and hypnotherapy added when helpful. In addition to my clinical practice, I have extensive forensic psychology experience, including resolving workplace disputes, custody issues, and trial consulting. My goal is to help clients find meaningful solutions to challenging life problems.

My name is Natalie Sanchez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Riverside, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and young adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and adjustment disorders and, use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures.

Guy E Washington, Psy.D. I prefer an integrative approach to treatment, as there is no one model technique that fits everyone. Therefore, it is imperative to connect and collaborate with clients to better understand their needs. I work with a variety of client types but not limited to those experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, interpersonal difficulties, and relationship challenges, and those experiencing severe mental illness.

My name is Mallory Montague (LMFT 113759) and I received my Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2014. I integrate multiple modalities to focus on a variety of areas including anxiety, adjustment and life transitions, parenting, coping skills, self esteem, and more. I enjoy building an empathic connection with clients in order to provide a safe and comfortable place to explore goals, build strengths and cultivate genuine growth.

I work from a Christian perspective, helping people heal from broken relationships and symptoms resulting from emotional wounds (depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, etc.). I integrate faith with psychological techniques. My clients are not exclusively Christian, and for those not interested in integrating faith, I respectfully only focus on clinical issues.

Do you suspect that you have ADHD or autism (formerly known as Asperger's), or that your mind has always worked a little differently? Do you feel like your suspected diagnosis is holding you back? Congratulations, you are in the right place. Whether it's relationship problems, job issues, or just feeling overwhelmed and disorganized, sometimes it can feel like you just can’t get it right, despite tremendous effort. Let's work together to change those self-destructive thought patterns and create a new narrative.

People who come to me for help often report feeling drastically different and more in-control of their daily lives after just a few sessions. My approach brings about lasting change and empowers my patients to make decisions that are in their own best interest. In each meeting, we will work collaboratively to establish a path toward clearly-defined goals. If you often find yourself reacting to a situation in an unseemly manner, then wonder "Why did I just do that?" I believe you have the answer, and I can help you find it. See my website to get to know me better, plus view my blog, TEDx Talk, and sign up for my monthly newsletter!

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life you want to celebrate. I will teach you how to give yourself permission to hold acceptance, confidence, and pride of your genuine self. While we can’t change difficult situations in the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your present life that keep you from moving forward. If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

In the midst of every crisis lies great opportunity... Albert Einstein. Are you experiencing fear or uncertainty due to a recent crisis or change in your life? Feeling overwhelmed or torn about challenges/imbalances in your personal & professional life? For over 20 years, I have had the privilege of successfully helping individuals & couples from varied personal & professional backgrounds transform their challenges into opportunities for discovering a new realm of possibilities. I am passionate about empowering people to create innovative paradigms for personal & professional fulfillment -to live a life full of purpose & passion!

The wound is the place where the Light enters you.... Rumi. I believe that our wounds, our traumas & our suffering can be a profound catalyst for awakening and for healing & transformation. For over 20 years, I have the privilege of successfully helping couples & individuals; even other therapists, physicians & health care specialists transform their personal & professional challenges and assist in their healing journey...to alleviate suffering, awaken the heart towards self-compassion, to embrace all parts of themselves, to love more deeply and mindfully shape the brain towards greater contentment, peace, purpose, joy & happiness!

Life Can be Hard, Don't do it Alone. I can help! Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and mood swings beyond your control? Are you struggling to maintain normality because you hear and see things that other people don't? Are you coming from a troubled past, and or from broken family relations? Reach out to me, I will understand! I am a supervised internship therapist with 10+ years of working with various issues, populations, and situations to empower you to live your best life! I look forward to hearing from you!

You want to live the life you imagined for yourself; however, you find that self-criticism, painful past experiences, & negative feedback from others are taking up most of the space in your head. Your mental & physical energy are drained, leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated. Your joy & hope are held captive & you find yourself in survival mode doing just what it takes to get through the day. You look at others & long for the success, confidence, & meaningful relationships that they seem to have mastered. You've tried many things (maybe even other therapists) & haven't achieved lasting change.