Anxiety Therapists in Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA
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Adam Castillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with LA County Department of Mental Health and community-based organization experience. I am passionate about working with individuals and military members/veterans seeking adaptive skills to navigate life's transitions. I specialize in work stress; depression and anxiety; post-traumatic stress syndrome; domestic violence, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; issues of acculturation and inter-generational conflict; relationship and men's health; aging, losses, and bereavement. I am experienced in cognitive intervention and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with LA County Department of Mental Health and community-based organization experience. I am passionate about working with individuals and military members/veterans seeking adaptive skills to navigate life's transitions. I specialize in work stress; depression and anxiety; post-traumatic stress syndrome; domestic violence, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; issues of acculturation and inter-generational conflict; relationship and men's health; aging, losses, and bereavement. I am experienced in cognitive intervention and mindfulness-based psychotherapy.
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I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are motivated and committed to improving their lives. Many of my clients work on managing stress, anxiety, depression, are experiencing challenging life transitions, or are generally looking to gain skills and insight to increase their overall wellbeing and achieve goals.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are motivated and committed to improving their lives. Many of my clients work on managing stress, anxiety, depression, are experiencing challenging life transitions, or are generally looking to gain skills and insight to increase their overall wellbeing and achieve goals.
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Alanna Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
Hi there! My name is Alanna Simmons, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My goal is to provide support and help you understand how trauma can affect various aspects of your life. In a therapeutic setting, I follow my client's lead, whether they want to discuss trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship barriers. My approach to therapy is based on a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused treatments.
Hi there! My name is Alanna Simmons, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My goal is to provide support and help you understand how trauma can affect various aspects of your life. In a therapeutic setting, I follow my client's lead, whether they want to discuss trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship barriers. My approach to therapy is based on a variety of modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strength-based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused treatments.
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Kimberly Benning
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating, addictions, anxiety, and depression. I work largely from a cognitive-behavioral framework, helping patients to identify and restructure their thoughts that lead to maladaptive behaviors, in order to engage in healthier and more productive ways. If you want to make peace with food, learn to love your body, feel more stable and secure in your emotions, strengthen your relationships, break free from addictive behaviors, or just have someone to talk to when life gets rough, please reach out!
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating, addictions, anxiety, and depression. I work largely from a cognitive-behavioral framework, helping patients to identify and restructure their thoughts that lead to maladaptive behaviors, in order to engage in healthier and more productive ways. If you want to make peace with food, learn to love your body, feel more stable and secure in your emotions, strengthen your relationships, break free from addictive behaviors, or just have someone to talk to when life gets rough, please reach out!
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Beth Faulkner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues with individuals and couples.
Hello! My name is Beth Faulkner, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. I specialize in helping adults 18 and over with feelings of depression and sadness, feelings of anxiousness in various situations, the overwhelming feelings of stress, the grief of loss and with many relationship issues. My goal for my clients is to develop new ways of thinking and behaving and gaining the tools for healthier relationships. I welcome the opportunity to assist you on your path to healing.
I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues with individuals and couples.
Hello! My name is Beth Faulkner, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. I specialize in helping adults 18 and over with feelings of depression and sadness, feelings of anxiousness in various situations, the overwhelming feelings of stress, the grief of loss and with many relationship issues. My goal for my clients is to develop new ways of thinking and behaving and gaining the tools for healthier relationships. I welcome the opportunity to assist you on your path to healing.
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Emily Alona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
My name is Emily Alona, and I’ve been in mental health for the past 14 years, the last 8 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is relational, pragmatic, and client-centered. The bulk of my work has been with children, youth, and their parents/guardians. I have experience working with children (both individually and in family work) as well as adolescents. I have specialized training and experience working with trauma processing, grief, anxiety, and depression.
My name is Emily Alona, and I’ve been in mental health for the past 14 years, the last 8 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is relational, pragmatic, and client-centered. The bulk of my work has been with children, youth, and their parents/guardians. I have experience working with children (both individually and in family work) as well as adolescents. I have specialized training and experience working with trauma processing, grief, anxiety, and depression.
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Rebecca Banke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
My name is Rebecca Banke, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy that is individualized to your own needs, strengths, and goals. I believe you are the true expert in your life, and we will work in collaboration to reach your treatment goals. I have worked with a variety of different populations aging from 14 years old and on. My experience is typically with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life adjustments and work/school related conflicts.
My name is Rebecca Banke, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy that is individualized to your own needs, strengths, and goals. I believe you are the true expert in your life, and we will work in collaboration to reach your treatment goals. I have worked with a variety of different populations aging from 14 years old and on. My experience is typically with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life adjustments and work/school related conflicts.
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Lizette Alvarado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
Hi, welcome to my profile! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. I have provided mental health treatment in various settings such as in-home, school setting, and outpatient settings. As a bilingual therapist, I have helped clients with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, dealing with life transitions, working through difficult relationships, parenting issues, and trauma. I have also facilitated parenting groups, social skills groups, sexual abuse groups, and domestic violence groups.
Hi, welcome to my profile! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. I have provided mental health treatment in various settings such as in-home, school setting, and outpatient settings. As a bilingual therapist, I have helped clients with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, dealing with life transitions, working through difficult relationships, parenting issues, and trauma. I have also facilitated parenting groups, social skills groups, sexual abuse groups, and domestic violence groups.
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Yesenia Cortez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
My ideal client has struggled with anxiety, depression, racial trauma, life transitions, women's and men's issues.
Hello and welcome to my page! Congratulations on taking your first steps toward beginning your healing journey! I know it takes a lot of courage to begin this process and I am already immensely proud of you. For me, the greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients grow through discovering ways to make changes in their lives that allow for a hopeful future. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed space for you to feel safe, validated, and authentic. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, struggles with processing grief, and cognitive distortions.
My ideal client has struggled with anxiety, depression, racial trauma, life transitions, women's and men's issues.
Hello and welcome to my page! Congratulations on taking your first steps toward beginning your healing journey! I know it takes a lot of courage to begin this process and I am already immensely proud of you. For me, the greatest reward as a therapist is helping clients grow through discovering ways to make changes in their lives that allow for a hopeful future. I offer a warm, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed space for you to feel safe, validated, and authentic. I have experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, struggles with processing grief, and cognitive distortions.
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Tricia Righetti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
My name is Tricia Righetti. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Luis Obispo County, California, working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults specializing in substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression using a strength-based approach. Currently, I am working with adults. Typically I see individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and substance use issues. I have a deep understanding of childhood trauma as it relates to mental health/substance use.
My name is Tricia Righetti. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Luis Obispo County, California, working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults specializing in substance use, trauma, anxiety, and depression using a strength-based approach. Currently, I am working with adults. Typically I see individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and substance use issues. I have a deep understanding of childhood trauma as it relates to mental health/substance use.
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Shannel Benisano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838 (Online Only)
I have had the privilege of working with adults who are experiencing or have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions.
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings of the past? Are you having a hard time completing daily tasks without feeling irritated or sad? Is it difficult to motivate yourself to do things you enjoy? Is it easier to be alone than be with the people you love? Do you freeze when feeling overwhelmed? Whether you have been experiencing these feelings more recently or for a long period of time, it can be so hard to know what to do or where to go. That is where I can help you.
I have had the privilege of working with adults who are experiencing or have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and difficult life transitions.
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings of the past? Are you having a hard time completing daily tasks without feeling irritated or sad? Is it difficult to motivate yourself to do things you enjoy? Is it easier to be alone than be with the people you love? Do you freeze when feeling overwhelmed? Whether you have been experiencing these feelings more recently or for a long period of time, it can be so hard to know what to do or where to go. That is where I can help you.
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Jaimee Xiong
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838 (Online Only)
In working together, I can help alleviate the struggles brought on by life. This can include grief, anxiety, depression, relationship/marital problems, Post-Partum Depression, or life transitions such as being new parents, loss of a loved one, and much more. I also have experience working with the LGBTQ+ community.
In working together, I can help alleviate the struggles brought on by life. This can include grief, anxiety, depression, relationship/marital problems, Post-Partum Depression, or life transitions such as being new parents, loss of a loved one, and much more. I also have experience working with the LGBTQ+ community.
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Pamela Awad
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
I currently see clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem or self-confidence, difficulty expressing feelings appropriately, and clients who bottle up their emotions and do not know how to use their voice to advocate for themselves.
Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read and learn more about me. My name is Pamela and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2015. I have over 10 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, younger adults, and parents/families. I focus on issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, social anxiety, general anxiety, life transitions, immigration, and more.
I currently see clients who struggle with issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem or self-confidence, difficulty expressing feelings appropriately, and clients who bottle up their emotions and do not know how to use their voice to advocate for themselves.
Hello and welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read and learn more about me. My name is Pamela and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2015. I have over 10 years of experience working with youth, adolescents, younger adults, and parents/families. I focus on issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, social anxiety, general anxiety, life transitions, immigration, and more.
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Nekea Strong
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression or something else that is impacting all areas of your life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or lost? Do you wonder if life could be better? I'm glad you’re here! I am Nekea (nuh-key-yah). As a clinician, I am aware of the ways intersectionality impacts our interactions in the world. I offer clients a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their identities, experiences, and emotions. My approach to therapy integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-informed care, personalized to meet the unique needs of each client.
Do you struggle with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression or something else that is impacting all areas of your life? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or lost? Do you wonder if life could be better? I'm glad you’re here! I am Nekea (nuh-key-yah). As a clinician, I am aware of the ways intersectionality impacts our interactions in the world. I offer clients a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their identities, experiences, and emotions. My approach to therapy integrates elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-informed care, personalized to meet the unique needs of each client.
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Andres Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
My name is Andres J. Ruiz and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and a Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Community Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. My experience encompasses over 15 years of working with children, adolescents, and adults providing psychoeducation, social services, and direct mental health therapy in both English and Spanish. I've successfully treated clients from different ethnic, cultural, sexuality and gender, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
My name is Andres J. Ruiz and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and a Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Community Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. My experience encompasses over 15 years of working with children, adolescents, and adults providing psychoeducation, social services, and direct mental health therapy in both English and Spanish. I've successfully treated clients from different ethnic, cultural, sexuality and gender, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Katie McCullough-Stubbs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
I am Katie McCullough-Stubbs, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Therapy is collaborative and together we will find your inner wisdom while learning new ways to navigate life. Therapy is best when client-centered, strength-based, and together we find ways to hold space for difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I use trauma-informed modalities such as brain spotting, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques. I am also trained in Triple P, Aggression Replacement Training, and SMART recovery.
I am Katie McCullough-Stubbs, a licensed marriage and family therapist. Therapy is collaborative and together we will find your inner wisdom while learning new ways to navigate life. Therapy is best when client-centered, strength-based, and together we find ways to hold space for difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I use trauma-informed modalities such as brain spotting, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques. I am also trained in Triple P, Aggression Replacement Training, and SMART recovery.
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Debra Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838
My name is Debra O'Brien Ruiz, MS, LMFT (LMFT104549) and am licensed in California with 10-years professional work experience. I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming daily challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I radiate enthusiasm, compassion, and empathy. I am deeply committed to helping others. I motivate others to live a life of purpose.
My name is Debra O'Brien Ruiz, MS, LMFT (LMFT104549) and am licensed in California with 10-years professional work experience. I believe you are the expert of your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming daily challenges. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I radiate enthusiasm, compassion, and empathy. I am deeply committed to helping others. I motivate others to live a life of purpose.
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Cris Salinas Westmoreland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA 95838 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients and approach therapy with a strong, relational focus. I would be honored to work with you. As 'The Sidecar Therapist,' my mission is to ride alongside your journey with you, and help you navigate the terrain and overcome presenting challenges as a team. Some paths may be linear, some may take a few loops, others even u-turns; all will consist of compassion, humility and amplification of joy.
Hello and welcome! I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients and approach therapy with a strong, relational focus. I would be honored to work with you. As 'The Sidecar Therapist,' my mission is to ride alongside your journey with you, and help you navigate the terrain and overcome presenting challenges as a team. Some paths may be linear, some may take a few loops, others even u-turns; all will consist of compassion, humility and amplification of joy.
Online Therapists
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Charlene L Hong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816 (Online Only)
I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. Entering therapy takes courage and commitment so it will be my first priority is to create feelings of safety and trust. From this base we can work together to identify inner conflicts, clarify beliefs, and release limiting patterns to support you in living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I treat anxiety and depression, trauma grief and loss, life stage transitions, parenting issues, co-dependency, and gambling addictions. I am trained in EMDR to treat PTSD, trauma and anxiety.
I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. Entering therapy takes courage and commitment so it will be my first priority is to create feelings of safety and trust. From this base we can work together to identify inner conflicts, clarify beliefs, and release limiting patterns to support you in living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I treat anxiety and depression, trauma grief and loss, life stage transitions, parenting issues, co-dependency, and gambling addictions. I am trained in EMDR to treat PTSD, trauma and anxiety.
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I have spent a large portion of my life facilitating overcoming the struggle with anxiety or pushing through depression, or one of the many emotionally debilitating mental health issues.
Hello fellow traveler, Life that is lived to the fullest is our greatest adventure. Sometimes, we get smacked with a road block. It is common to react with anxiety, depression, or a need to sort things out. It is normal to feel this way, yet it can seem that our ability to function optimally is affected with this happens. You can do this. You can be successful in moving through the struggle. You are not alone. I care, I will listen, I will respond, and I know what I am doing. Let me walk with you and apply my clinical knowledge as you gather new life hacks to facilitate your great journey.
I have spent a large portion of my life facilitating overcoming the struggle with anxiety or pushing through depression, or one of the many emotionally debilitating mental health issues.
Hello fellow traveler, Life that is lived to the fullest is our greatest adventure. Sometimes, we get smacked with a road block. It is common to react with anxiety, depression, or a need to sort things out. It is normal to feel this way, yet it can seem that our ability to function optimally is affected with this happens. You can do this. You can be successful in moving through the struggle. You are not alone. I care, I will listen, I will respond, and I know what I am doing. Let me walk with you and apply my clinical knowledge as you gather new life hacks to facilitate your great journey.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.