Female Therapists in Downtown, Sacramento, CA

I am a Harvard-trained psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families affected by depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, and life's challenges. My treatment approach is collaborative, interactive, holistic (examining all factors that affect your functioning), and strength-based (identifying your strengths). I focus on symptom reduction and skills-building to optimize your quality of life. I will work with you to tailor a treatment plan that meets your specific needs and goals. I am bilingual in Vietnamese. My office is located in Midtown and is half a block from the light rail.

I believe open, honest communication is crucial in building a strong therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a warm, calming, empathic therapeutic environment and welcome both tears and laughter along the way. I believe that counseling can help people to become the best version of themselves in terms of their personal, professional, and relationship goals.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. My collaborative approach helps you to build on your strengths in order to face life's personal challenges. I believe in each person's intrinsic ability to heal from past hurt or trauma, and I see my role as that of a professional guide or consultant who will walk side by side with you through this part of your healing journey.

I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician. My experience includes working with a diverse range of clients from different backgrounds and cultures, who are struggling with various mental health issues. My passion is to bring people healing, whether that is from a traumatic experience or one of life’s many stressors. I believe healing can come from both acceptance and change. Life is constantly changing, and therapy can provide individuals with the skills needed to cope with those challenges. I like to integrate different techniques and modalities as they best fit each person, to help them reach their individual goals.

My therapy style is warm, practical, and nonjudgmental. I have found that leading with authenticity and reserving judgment is key to building a safe, therapeutic relationship that will be the foundation for our work together. I prioritize your individual perspective and experiences and tailor our sessions to serve both your overarching goals and your needs in the moment. My approach to therapy is rooted in traditional psychodynamic practice while incorporating skills specifically targeted at supporting you in reaching your goals.

My goal is to foster a comfortable environment to explore difficult thoughts and feelings in order to facilitate healing and growth. I specialize in anxiety disorders, behavioral therapies, and depression. Additional areas of focus include complex family issues, life transitions, relationship problems, parenting skills, work, and academic stress. I will assist in identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve you, in order to develop new strategies to help manage your symptoms more effectively. I look forward to meeting you!

I provide therapy services in a safe online environment where clients can ask questions, seek guidance, and access support with issues related to mental health and wellness. Clients can seek my services for support with relationships, gender identity, cultural identity, career/educational goals, depression, anxiety and more. I offer support and guidance to my clients, taking their past life experiences and future goals into consideration. Together, we can come up with a plan to help you feel well.

I am so glad you took the time to seek out support, which can be the hardest part of the process. I consider my therapeutic approach to be personable, genuine, and individualized to your needs. I like to support my clients through their own self discoveries and problem solving, which can look different for everyone. Additionally, I believe in a collaborative approach to be able to create a realistic treatment plan. I start by building a relationship with each client since it is proven that a positive therapeutic alliance is vital to progress in treatment.

I welcome all aspects of yourself, and I respect your timing in introducing me to each of those parts. My clinical thinking and practice are through a Trauma-Informed and Psychodynamic lens. This perspective affords me the tools to help you explore how past traumas and negative experiences may be influencing your present. To encourage this process, my style is relational. During our time together, you can expect to work with a warm, intentional, empathetic, and humorous clinician. I meet you where you are at. I respect your pace while utilizing my intuitive and direct nature to gently push our process through stagnant times.

Everyday, in every way, we have the ability to get better and better, and I would be honored to support you in your journey. I have a passion and purpose to be of meaningful service to others. I combine my education, professional and real world experience to provide gentle, honest, and insightful care within a compassionate, client centered, spiritual approach.

I specialize with individuals who consistently find themselves in depressive and anxious positions towards life. Individuals who are at the precipice of some change whether that be internal, external, or both. Places you feel stuck and unseen. I particularly specialize in working with women whose lives have been impacted in some way by patriarchal values and have found that something deeper in them calls out for recognition. I trust that what we can create together can offer a space for you to fully emerge in what wants to be known in you. I will help you understand all self-states and create that bridge needed to help you through.

Over the past several years, my focus has been on completing comprehensive and advanced training in working with the perinatal population, women who have transitioned to motherhood, as well as women who have experienced perinatal grief and loss. I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for women and mothers, and their families. Therapy can be a vulnerable and unique process, and I strive to create a safe and supportive space throughout this process that fosters each person's desired healing and growth.

My approach to therapy is to provide a safe place to allow clients to explore. Using Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy allows me to meet clients where they are and work together to move past areas where they feel stuck. When clients have a safe space to discuss past events in their lives to understand their link to the present, they have a chance to develop their options and recreate a narrative for what they want their lives to be.

My primary goal is to cultivate a space where clients feel not only comfortable but fully supported. This is achieved through reinforcing the therapeutic relationship and the provision of nonjudgmental insights. Clients can expect a unique strength-focused approach that prioritizes the identification and utilization of their strengths. This approach goes beyond individual strengths, extending its reach to include social and community networks, and nurturing a holistic and multidisciplinary outlook. Together, we work to promote the well-being of this person, focusing on their inherent strengths rather than dwelling on deficits.

Ever wanted to break the cycle of trauma? Now is the time. As a daughter of immigrant parents, a working mother, and a wife, I can see your resiliency and grit. Getting to this point has been challenging, but guess what? You're doing it. With over 15 years of working in this field, I have the skills to provide high-quality individual therapy and develop comprehensive goals tailored to each client's unique needs. I have dedicated myself to improving the lives of individuals struggling with an array of mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, childhood abuse, low self-esteem, etc.) and with a diverse set of backgrounds.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process in which both my clients and I work as a team. The key to a successful practice is having trust, experience, and empathy. I work from a client-centered Strength-based therapeutic approach. This approach allows me to tailor each individual session towards a specific therapeutic need. My clinical experience includes working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and moderate to severe mental illness.

It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy. Thank you for visiting my profile as you begin or resume your healing journey. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am passionate about helping others take courageous steps to process life’s losses, uncertainties and struggles. Depression, anxiety and trauma doesn’t have to define you, the quality of your relationships or future. I’m here to offer you a safe, inclusive and respectful place of support and encouragement in your path forward.

Hello there! My name is Amber and I am an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) who has six years of experience working with individuals, families/couples and groups. I am passionate about working with people who are struggling with self-love, and/or struggling with anxiety, depression, and transitions in life. If this sounds anything like you, I may be the therapist for you.

Telephone Therapy and Counseling only. For over 25 years, I've been doing Telephone Counseling. $65. fee per hour; (low overhead helps me keep my fee lower). The number one reason success is attained in counseling & therapy is when you and your therapist/ counselor have good rapport and trust. A "good fit" is very important where you feel comfortable sharing your innermost feelings and thoughts without feeling judged. Would you like High-Quality and Experienced Counseling or Psychotherapy at a reasonable cost? What I want from you is a commitment to do the work, so that you can allow changes to happen in your life.