Female Therapists in North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA
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Ana Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817 (Online Only)
In the game of life, a positive mindset is your secret weapon. It turns challenges into opportunities and obstacles into stepping stones. Unfortunately, many individuals find themselves trapped in negativity due to childhood trauma, abusive relationships, or toxic work environments. Making positive life changes starts with understanding your own story and taking courageous steps towards creating a life that brings you joy. My mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment where you can work through your pain, identify patterns that have kept you feeling stuck and negative, and embark on a journey toward positivity.
In the game of life, a positive mindset is your secret weapon. It turns challenges into opportunities and obstacles into stepping stones. Unfortunately, many individuals find themselves trapped in negativity due to childhood trauma, abusive relationships, or toxic work environments. Making positive life changes starts with understanding your own story and taking courageous steps towards creating a life that brings you joy. My mission is to offer a safe and nurturing environment where you can work through your pain, identify patterns that have kept you feeling stuck and negative, and embark on a journey toward positivity.
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Dharla Torres Bilingual Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, SUDRC
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817 (Online Only)
Hola! My name is Dharla and I am a first-generation Latina and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Life’s challenges sometimes feel overwhelming like we’re lost at sea desperately trying to find the shore. Allow me to be the lighthouse that helps you back to safety. I work with teens, young adults, and folks from all walks of life who find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, identity, and trauma-related issues. My background is in helping individuals overcome addiction, addressing family-of-origin issues, and healing from traumatic experiences.
Hola! My name is Dharla and I am a first-generation Latina and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Life’s challenges sometimes feel overwhelming like we’re lost at sea desperately trying to find the shore. Allow me to be the lighthouse that helps you back to safety. I work with teens, young adults, and folks from all walks of life who find themselves struggling with depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, identity, and trauma-related issues. My background is in helping individuals overcome addiction, addressing family-of-origin issues, and healing from traumatic experiences.
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Katie Houston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
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As an adolescent therapist, my goal is to help my clients identify their own growth opportunities, values, and needs. Living a life with purpose and connection to self can be challenging and fulfilling. I encourage my clients to learn tools, language, and thinking that will help them navigate their lives in a meaningful way. I have experience in working with children and adolescents who face challenges with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, sexuality, identity, executive functioning, relationships, and life transitions. Let's be honest, being a teenager is difficult at times. It can make a difference to have someone to talk to.
As an adolescent therapist, my goal is to help my clients identify their own growth opportunities, values, and needs. Living a life with purpose and connection to self can be challenging and fulfilling. I encourage my clients to learn tools, language, and thinking that will help them navigate their lives in a meaningful way. I have experience in working with children and adolescents who face challenges with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, sexuality, identity, executive functioning, relationships, and life transitions. Let's be honest, being a teenager is difficult at times. It can make a difference to have someone to talk to.
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Jane Bertolani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
You love your partner but you wonder how much longer you can do this. You've tried couples therapy before and it didn't work. You've read books and tried the tools and it gets better for a little while, but the same patterns come back. You're both frustrated and feeling misunderstood. The overwhelm of emotion in the toughest moments make it feel impossible to see how things can be different. Something has to change.
You love your partner but you wonder how much longer you can do this. You've tried couples therapy before and it didn't work. You've read books and tried the tools and it gets better for a little while, but the same patterns come back. You're both frustrated and feeling misunderstood. The overwhelm of emotion in the toughest moments make it feel impossible to see how things can be different. Something has to change.
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Susan B O'Connell
Counselor, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817 (Online Only)
When you need help - and all of us need help sometime - you want to tell your story to someone who is warm and supportive. Someone who is intelligent, trained, and familiar with the problems you face. These problems may involve family or marital relationships, insecurity, anxiety, depression, loss, or grief. Or the problems may be specific to people undergoing divorce, immigrants struggling with American language and culture, or artists striving to make their mark. All of us want someone on our side who is caring and helpful, someone who can clarify and show the way. My goal is to be that person for my clients.
When you need help - and all of us need help sometime - you want to tell your story to someone who is warm and supportive. Someone who is intelligent, trained, and familiar with the problems you face. These problems may involve family or marital relationships, insecurity, anxiety, depression, loss, or grief. Or the problems may be specific to people undergoing divorce, immigrants struggling with American language and culture, or artists striving to make their mark. All of us want someone on our side who is caring and helpful, someone who can clarify and show the way. My goal is to be that person for my clients.
Dayle Rodenborn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
The Therapist for People Who Don't Like Therapy... My biggest goal in therapy is to get you out of my office and back into your life! With that said, I have found that most people, at some point in their life, could benefit from some professional listening and feedback. Our friends and family are great sources of support, but are often too closely involved to provide the kind of unbiased perspective that we need to help us out of a rut or to enact the true change that we really desire.
The Therapist for People Who Don't Like Therapy... My biggest goal in therapy is to get you out of my office and back into your life! With that said, I have found that most people, at some point in their life, could benefit from some professional listening and feedback. Our friends and family are great sources of support, but are often too closely involved to provide the kind of unbiased perspective that we need to help us out of a rut or to enact the true change that we really desire.
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Counseling Col:lab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
At Counseling Col:lab, we've reimagined therapy as a collaborative journey toward holistic healing. Since 2018, our diverse group of therapists has united to provide inclusive and culturally responsive counseling in Sacramento and online in California. We offer innovative mental health treatment that honors the unique identities of our clients and aim to cultivate therapeutic relationships that provide safety for our clients to grow, flourish & thrive. Through our strengths-based, de-stigmatizing approach tailored to each client's goals, we strive to make a positive impact on interpersonal, work, school, and community realtionships.
At Counseling Col:lab, we've reimagined therapy as a collaborative journey toward holistic healing. Since 2018, our diverse group of therapists has united to provide inclusive and culturally responsive counseling in Sacramento and online in California. We offer innovative mental health treatment that honors the unique identities of our clients and aim to cultivate therapeutic relationships that provide safety for our clients to grow, flourish & thrive. Through our strengths-based, de-stigmatizing approach tailored to each client's goals, we strive to make a positive impact on interpersonal, work, school, and community realtionships.
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Terrah Tillman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
I have many years experience in treating children, families and individuals. I treat attachment issues, behavioral problems, depression, low self-esteem, anger issues, anxiety, trauma, sleep issues, aggression, tantrums, lying, bullying, OCD and much more. I also assist families in adjusting to new situations such as separation/divorce, moving, birth of a child, grief and loss of a loved one etc.
I have many years experience in treating children, families and individuals. I treat attachment issues, behavioral problems, depression, low self-esteem, anger issues, anxiety, trauma, sleep issues, aggression, tantrums, lying, bullying, OCD and much more. I also assist families in adjusting to new situations such as separation/divorce, moving, birth of a child, grief and loss of a loved one etc.
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Christina (Tina) N. Moylan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
Psychosis is a treatable condition. I truly believe this because I have seen recovery and restoration of functioning happen for many of the clients I have worked with in both inpatient and outpatient settings over the years. I am delighted to now be offering my services in the private practice setting.
Psychosis is a treatable condition. I truly believe this because I have seen recovery and restoration of functioning happen for many of the clients I have worked with in both inpatient and outpatient settings over the years. I am delighted to now be offering my services in the private practice setting.
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Lynn Baker-Nauman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RDT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817 (Online Only)
Are you feeling ready to make changes in your life? I believe in your ability to heal by opening up and work on what is present. By creating a safe environment and attuning to you, I provide talk therapy or a drama therapy and expressive arts approach. Making changes in our lives can be challenging and having support through that can be a vital component to our growth. My personal approach is client-centered and strength-based. My goal is to assist you to discover your authentic self.
Are you feeling ready to make changes in your life? I believe in your ability to heal by opening up and work on what is present. By creating a safe environment and attuning to you, I provide talk therapy or a drama therapy and expressive arts approach. Making changes in our lives can be challenging and having support through that can be a vital component to our growth. My personal approach is client-centered and strength-based. My goal is to assist you to discover your authentic self.
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Linda S Barnard
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817 (Online Only)
I have been in practice for over 25 years and bring a blend of specialized training and personal experience. I also believe humor is an important aspect of treatment and recovery. I have thousands of hours of training in trauma-related treatment (PTSD, rape trauma, domestic violence) and anxiety disorders. I believe each person is unique so their treatment should be unique. It is a collaborative effort between the clients and me to help clients achieve their goals.
I have been in practice for over 25 years and bring a blend of specialized training and personal experience. I also believe humor is an important aspect of treatment and recovery. I have thousands of hours of training in trauma-related treatment (PTSD, rape trauma, domestic violence) and anxiety disorders. I believe each person is unique so their treatment should be unique. It is a collaborative effort between the clients and me to help clients achieve their goals.
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Jinnie Wong-Martinusen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
Congratulations on taking this first step towards re-authoring your life. In my practice I avoid labeling as much as possible, as the negative labels we assign ourselves often hold us back. I have a diverse experience and have found that it is important for me to be diverse with my approach. I will meet you where you are and be creative with my interventions. You are unique and so our work together shall be. Come as you are and without judgments we will move you on the path of health and wellness towards your goals.
Congratulations on taking this first step towards re-authoring your life. In my practice I avoid labeling as much as possible, as the negative labels we assign ourselves often hold us back. I have a diverse experience and have found that it is important for me to be diverse with my approach. I will meet you where you are and be creative with my interventions. You are unique and so our work together shall be. Come as you are and without judgments we will move you on the path of health and wellness towards your goals.
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Dale Kay Lillak, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817 (Online Only)
With 25+ years of experience and training, I believe I can help you. I treat adults and couples. While people are each unique in their own way, they bring to therapy similar issues, including: Anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, early childhood trauma, and a basic desire to understand themselves better. Understanding yourself better,and moving into your future with confidence, is an overarching focus in my therapeutic approach. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other therapeutic techniques to help my clients achieve their goals. I teach people how to quiet their brain and their bodies with meditation and breathing practices.
With 25+ years of experience and training, I believe I can help you. I treat adults and couples. While people are each unique in their own way, they bring to therapy similar issues, including: Anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, early childhood trauma, and a basic desire to understand themselves better. Understanding yourself better,and moving into your future with confidence, is an overarching focus in my therapeutic approach. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other therapeutic techniques to help my clients achieve their goals. I teach people how to quiet their brain and their bodies with meditation and breathing practices.
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Melanie Ernould
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
I have almost 20 years of experience working with wonderful children and young adults with difficult behaviors and struggles, and their families. I have been running my private practice for 6 years and, 4 years ago, started building a farm sanctuary where I hold children’s therapeutic camps and equine assisted and farm play therapy. I have a lot of unique training and education that sets me apart. I am a skilled big picture thinker and can help guide you and your family through the process, gaining clarity along the way. I am playful and gentle in my therapy, and easily connect with my clients, big and small, authentically.
I have almost 20 years of experience working with wonderful children and young adults with difficult behaviors and struggles, and their families. I have been running my private practice for 6 years and, 4 years ago, started building a farm sanctuary where I hold children’s therapeutic camps and equine assisted and farm play therapy. I have a lot of unique training and education that sets me apart. I am a skilled big picture thinker and can help guide you and your family through the process, gaining clarity along the way. I am playful and gentle in my therapy, and easily connect with my clients, big and small, authentically.
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Susan L Boulware
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
I have been in private practice for 30 years, providing psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. Each person is unique and I strive to listen carefully to you and your life history. I create a treatment plan that is unique to you. My approach addresses the underlying, mostly unconscious beliefs, emotions, and expectations that create problems in life. This approach is appropriate for many different issues as it addresses the deep causes of difficulties. The changes you make in psychoanalytic psychotherapy are deep and enduring and eliminates the need for symptoms as coping strategies.
I have been in private practice for 30 years, providing psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. Each person is unique and I strive to listen carefully to you and your life history. I create a treatment plan that is unique to you. My approach addresses the underlying, mostly unconscious beliefs, emotions, and expectations that create problems in life. This approach is appropriate for many different issues as it addresses the deep causes of difficulties. The changes you make in psychoanalytic psychotherapy are deep and enduring and eliminates the need for symptoms as coping strategies.
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My passion is working with couples to help them have a more meaningful connection with each other. I also help adults overcome obstacles such as relationship issues, anxiety, negative thoughts, trauma, etc. in order to reach their goals. I have over 25 years of experience treating children, teens and helping parents use evidence-based strategies that work.
My passion is working with couples to help them have a more meaningful connection with each other. I also help adults overcome obstacles such as relationship issues, anxiety, negative thoughts, trauma, etc. in order to reach their goals. I have over 25 years of experience treating children, teens and helping parents use evidence-based strategies that work.
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Kristina Rickards
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
I offer a supportive atmosphere rich with self-discovery, humility, laughter, hope and common ground in the throes of daily challenges. I am especially interested in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, self-identity, transitions, relationship issues, and well beyond.
I offer a supportive atmosphere rich with self-discovery, humility, laughter, hope and common ground in the throes of daily challenges. I am especially interested in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, self-identity, transitions, relationship issues, and well beyond.
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Lauren Nicole Lowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist with degrees from Princeton University and the American School of Professional Psychology. I help adults who are suffering from issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, car accidents, traumatic experiences, divorce/breakups, personal injuries, codependency and eating disorders. My specialty is EMDR therapy. If you suffer from PTSD, I can help you to reprocess recent or past trauma. Together we will work to get back behind the wheel, resolve that family conflict, overcome problematic relationships, recognize codependency, set boundaries, and heal.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with degrees from Princeton University and the American School of Professional Psychology. I help adults who are suffering from issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, car accidents, traumatic experiences, divorce/breakups, personal injuries, codependency and eating disorders. My specialty is EMDR therapy. If you suffer from PTSD, I can help you to reprocess recent or past trauma. Together we will work to get back behind the wheel, resolve that family conflict, overcome problematic relationships, recognize codependency, set boundaries, and heal.
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Brinn E. Langdale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817 (Online Only)
Welcome! Is this your first time looking for a therapist? Or are you looking for a new therapist to help you gain actionable tools to make changes? If so, then let's connect! With 15 years of my own healing journey under my belt, I use personal experience, professional education and holistic wisdom to support your growth.
Welcome! Is this your first time looking for a therapist? Or are you looking for a new therapist to help you gain actionable tools to make changes? If so, then let's connect! With 15 years of my own healing journey under my belt, I use personal experience, professional education and holistic wisdom to support your growth.
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Jennifer A Norstrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA 95817
Do you long for safe, intimate connections? Let me be your coach and guide. Your healing journey can begin today. I help women and couples clear hurts from the past that interfere with building safe, loving relationships. Through relationship counseling, EMDR, and IFS/Parts work therapy, I help both women and couples to heal from early relational trauma and painful intimacy experiences, and teach them how to develop loving and satisfying relationships today.
Do you long for safe, intimate connections? Let me be your coach and guide. Your healing journey can begin today. I help women and couples clear hurts from the past that interfere with building safe, loving relationships. Through relationship counseling, EMDR, and IFS/Parts work therapy, I help both women and couples to heal from early relational trauma and painful intimacy experiences, and teach them how to develop loving and satisfying relationships today.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.