Feminist Therapists in Sacramento, CA

I prioritize developing a therapeutic relationship that is founded upon trust, integrity, compassion, and non-judgment. The emphasis is less focused on "pathology" and more on strength, resilience, and developing an optimal worldview. It is my hope to support you to be more content in life, learn new ways to re-engage life and become more empowered to enact your vision of change. It takes tremendous courage to take the first steps toward healing, change, and growth. Thank you for considering working with me to support you on this journey.

Welcome! Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, or sad? Are you a vet med professional dealing with the stressors found in veterinary medicine? Maybe perfectionism and imposter syndrome are trying to convince you that you're not good enough. While veterinary mental health is my main focus, I can help all clients with anxiety, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, and/or depression. Not sure if therapy is what you need but might want wellness coaching? I can provide that too! Whether coaching or counseling, I take a non-judgmental, teamwork approach with clients. (Note: Support groups may also be available at times.)

Clients that find me usually feel that trauma has informed or altered their life in some way. I meet each client with their unique challenges and life experiences and offer a place to explore what you are needing in therapy. My ideal client wants to understand and grow to their full potential and I am here as a guide to offer tools, options, a place to process your emotions and/or trauma. Adults that have been through child abuse, mental illness in family, addiction, sexual abuse, relationship distress, anxiety and depression.

I believe that each of us deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. I believe that each client has a story that deserves to be heard; I aim to develop a safe dynamic to build upon their story. I hope to support my clients develop clear values and establish practices to support their values. I also support my clients reflect on their development, childhood and life experiences in order to actualize into their authenticity.

Do you feel stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you? Are you overwhelmed by life stress, & having trouble seeing the light at the end of the tunnel? The good news is we are extremely resilient beings. We have the capacity to heal from past wounds, to grow, to set limits, and to cultivate our best lives. Each of us deserves to live honestly and authentically, and free from suffering!

Are you feeling overwhelmed or “stuck”? Are you wanting more from life? Are you struggling with letting go, changing, getting rid of and/or avoiding difficult and painful thoughts and feelings? Utilizing a genuinely warm, humorous, and direct humanistic approach, I will gently challenge you and invite you to step out of your current comfort zone and step into authentic, mindful living. Throughout our sessions, we will: hold space for difficult thoughts and feelings, highlight underlying patterns of thinking and behaving that may no longer serve you, and imagine new ways of being and doing.

Practice is full (May 2024). My work is focused on meeting each unique individual where they are in order to help them find relief from their suffering. I use therapeutic techniques that give you helpful coping tools and problem solving for symptom relief as well as provide a deeper level of growth to move beyond old patterns into a more fulfilling way of life. My approach is grounded in listening carefully to you and coming to a deep understanding of who you are, what you want/need, and your individual way of living life. I reflect these things back to you and we work together to explore any changes that feel right for you.

If you're reading this, you may be struggling with the unique challenges that come with ADHD. You may feel like you're constantly forgetting things, have trouble paying attention, or struggle to stay organized. You may feel like you're not living up to your full potential or that you're constantly falling short of your goals. As a therapist specializing in ADHD, I understand the frustration, overwhelm, and self-doubt that can come with this neurotype. But I also know that with the right support and strategies, individuals with ADHD can lead fulfilling, successful lives.

Welcome - thank you for your interest in my practice! I enjoy working with adults, and adolescents and their parents. It is my goal to create a safe space where you feel free to share about yourself and to build a deep relationship. We will focus on your strengths, and on your mind and body to help you achieve your goals. Perhaps you are dealing with difficult emotions, are in a crisis, facing a transition in your life, or are looking to feel more fulfilled. The therapeutic relationship we build is key for change to occur, for you to connect with your authentic self, gain insights and awareness, and for healing to take place.

Anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships can all be extremely difficult. I appreciate how hard it is to reach out for help, but I want to hear your story and find out about your struggles as well as your strengths. So, let's figure this out together!

I believe you're the expert. You know where you’ve been and what you ultimately need, and you may just need a little support finding your way. My job is to help you find those undiscovered parts of yourself, and support you to move toward a more fulfilling and joyful life.

I typically work with adults who come into therapy feeling uncomfortable and unsure. Many of my clients experience anxiety, notice that they might feel things more intensely than others, and are feeling out of place in a few different parts of their lives. I notice that these feelings are often accompanied by a sense of disembodiment - an uncertainty about how one's body reflects how they feel or a detachment from one's body, which causes great distress. Often, traumatic experiences have impacted the mind, body, and inner experiences of my clients and support is needed to explore these areas and to begin the healing process.

Now in-person in Austin on Thursdays, & online Mon-Fri in California, Texas, & Mississippi. -Many life changes, emotions, & challenges come with a diagnosis. Given that it can take years to get one, you've likely been struggling with this for awhile. That's true if it's your diagnosis or the diagnosis of someone you love. I specialize in working with people with chronic illness (cancer, autoimmune illnesses), caregivers (for children, spouses, elderly parents), & older adults, people with cognitive challenges (dementia). I’ve worked with people who are dying, people grieving a loved one's death or other anticipated death.