Strength-Based Therapists in Sacramento, CA
Marcus uses a strength-based approach to therapy, and understands that everyone, including those seeking relationship counseling, deserve a place to focus on what's important to them. He believes the human spirit has an astounding capacity for resilience against seemingly unbeatable odds. He meets the client where they are and helps build upon their existing skills to create a life they are excited about. In addition to couples work, Marcus’s background includes working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, youth in residential housing settings, high schools, and unhoused families in crisis.
Marcus uses a strength-based approach to therapy, and understands that everyone, including those seeking relationship counseling, deserve a place to focus on what's important to them. He believes the human spirit has an astounding capacity for resilience against seemingly unbeatable odds. He meets the client where they are and helps build upon their existing skills to create a life they are excited about. In addition to couples work, Marcus’s background includes working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, youth in residential housing settings, high schools, and unhoused families in crisis.
Michelle Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
My name is Michelle Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Fresno, California. I use a collaborative approach where I assist clients in creating goals for themselves and work together to achieve them. I tend to be client-centered and strength-based in my approach. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief-Therapy. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
My name is Michelle Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Fresno, California. I use a collaborative approach where I assist clients in creating goals for themselves and work together to achieve them. I tend to be client-centered and strength-based in my approach. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief-Therapy. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with depression, anxiety, and trauma.
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.
James G Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, NCC, CCTMH
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94205 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals who recognize something needs to change but aren’t sure which direction to take. Together, we’ll explore your motivation for change and align your life with your values, goals, and dreams. Using a solution-focused, strength-based approach, we’ll increase your self-awareness, foster self-love, and empower you to create a fuller, more meaningful life. I will ensure that you have safe, non-judgmental space with me so we’ll examine challenges from all angles and develop personalized strategies for growth and healing.
I enjoy working with individuals who recognize something needs to change but aren’t sure which direction to take. Together, we’ll explore your motivation for change and align your life with your values, goals, and dreams. Using a solution-focused, strength-based approach, we’ll increase your self-awareness, foster self-love, and empower you to create a fuller, more meaningful life. I will ensure that you have safe, non-judgmental space with me so we’ll examine challenges from all angles and develop personalized strategies for growth and healing.
Marilisa 'mari' Lokna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 94204 (Online Only)
I'm trauma-sensitive, strength-based & depth-informed.
Hi, thanks for checking out my profile. Many of my clients are creative types, animal lovers, adventurers, and wild hares. In session we talk about issues like life goals & transitions, relationship ups & downs, emotions & expression, and self esteem. At times I suggest homework assignments like journaling or creating a collage that represents the current issues you are struggling with. Other times we just talk about what you have going on in your life, both the good and the bad stuff. It's nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of and to help you tap into your inner knowing and intuition. How do you find the right path for you?
I'm trauma-sensitive, strength-based & depth-informed.
Hi, thanks for checking out my profile. Many of my clients are creative types, animal lovers, adventurers, and wild hares. In session we talk about issues like life goals & transitions, relationship ups & downs, emotions & expression, and self esteem. At times I suggest homework assignments like journaling or creating a collage that represents the current issues you are struggling with. Other times we just talk about what you have going on in your life, both the good and the bad stuff. It's nice to have someone to bounce ideas off of and to help you tap into your inner knowing and intuition. How do you find the right path for you?
Dr. Jacqueline Benson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
As a clinical psychologist I provide strength-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults.
I’m excited to meet you! Therapy is a relationship. I believe in empowering my clients and helping them to take a collaborative role in their mental health care. Listening and getting to know you is crucial. I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals. I work from an integrative perspective that incorporates diverse evidence based practices.
As a clinical psychologist I provide strength-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults.
I’m excited to meet you! Therapy is a relationship. I believe in empowering my clients and helping them to take a collaborative role in their mental health care. Listening and getting to know you is crucial. I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals. I work from an integrative perspective that incorporates diverse evidence based practices.
Bailey Franklin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95811
I believe that deep down our thoughts and feelings make sense. And that while life can sometimes feel overwhelming, real change is possible. My therapeutic process integrates strength-based modalities that are tailored to the unique needs of each client and centers on identifying our untapped sources of strength and resilience to break through doubt, shame and fear. With care and curiosity, we will begin the process of exploring and healing the often hidden wounds inflicted by our experiences, families and society. Working together, we can change old patterns of feeling and thinking in order to empower your authentic, evolving self.
I believe that deep down our thoughts and feelings make sense. And that while life can sometimes feel overwhelming, real change is possible. My therapeutic process integrates strength-based modalities that are tailored to the unique needs of each client and centers on identifying our untapped sources of strength and resilience to break through doubt, shame and fear. With care and curiosity, we will begin the process of exploring and healing the often hidden wounds inflicted by our experiences, families and society. Working together, we can change old patterns of feeling and thinking in order to empower your authentic, evolving self.
Sara Ruebelt, Ph.D, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 94203
My approach is strength-based, collaborative, and evidence-based integrating theories from a family systems perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, & Attachment Theory.
My life’s work is to improve & understand human relationships, and to help others live a life of meaning and authenticity. I strive to build bridges of understanding between multiple realities and reframing perspectives. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I specialize in trauma, transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, personal or professional relationship difficulties, parenting, grief, and marital issues.
My approach is strength-based, collaborative, and evidence-based integrating theories from a family systems perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, & Attachment Theory.
My life’s work is to improve & understand human relationships, and to help others live a life of meaning and authenticity. I strive to build bridges of understanding between multiple realities and reframing perspectives. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I specialize in trauma, transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, personal or professional relationship difficulties, parenting, grief, and marital issues.
1 -I am offering a walk and talk therapy sessions on a quiet trail for fall, Please call for details". My clinical focus is on achieving overall well-being and long-term change. I like to assist clients with better understanding themself. With 15 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. Using different approaches based on each individual. Experienced working in schools, trauma, and community based settings. I look forward to meeting you and starting this journey with you. The first step to reaching out is the hardest and most important step.
1 -I am offering a walk and talk therapy sessions on a quiet trail for fall, Please call for details". My clinical focus is on achieving overall well-being and long-term change. I like to assist clients with better understanding themself. With 15 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. Using different approaches based on each individual. Experienced working in schools, trauma, and community based settings. I look forward to meeting you and starting this journey with you. The first step to reaching out is the hardest and most important step.
Shennen N. Pugh, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94203 (Online Only)
To achieve wellness, I draw upon a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused and Strength-Based interventions.
I provide customized therapeutic services to people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, with a focus on empowering individuals to be their best self, as they embark on a transformative path towards living a genuine and satisfying life. Building a strong and trustworthy therapeutic relationship with my clients is my priority and strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for their healing and growth.
To achieve wellness, I draw upon a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused and Strength-Based interventions.
I provide customized therapeutic services to people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, with a focus on empowering individuals to be their best self, as they embark on a transformative path towards living a genuine and satisfying life. Building a strong and trustworthy therapeutic relationship with my clients is my priority and strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for their healing and growth.
Shannon Jimenez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 94204
Hello and Welcome! My passion is creating a safe and non judgmental space for you to freely express yourself. I bring an Integrative/Transpersonal approach to sessions through trauma informed mindfulness, somatic (body) awareness, strength-based, and experiential to help you tap into a more empowered you. The more we cultivate present moment awareness and learn to listen to our body, we can begin to set ourselves free from struggles of the past and worries of the future.
Hello and Welcome! My passion is creating a safe and non judgmental space for you to freely express yourself. I bring an Integrative/Transpersonal approach to sessions through trauma informed mindfulness, somatic (body) awareness, strength-based, and experiential to help you tap into a more empowered you. The more we cultivate present moment awareness and learn to listen to our body, we can begin to set ourselves free from struggles of the past and worries of the future.
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Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
My style is interactive; you are very much a part of the journey and our work is tailored to fit your needs. I provide a nonjudgmental place to honor your truth and bring your thoughts and feelings. By getting rid of any shame, you can start to heal, grow and discover that the most important relationship is with yourself. When you can love, appreciate, and live peacefully inside yourself, your ability to connect with others and your true passions can support you in all the right ways. I look forward to speaking with you!
My style is interactive; you are very much a part of the journey and our work is tailored to fit your needs. I provide a nonjudgmental place to honor your truth and bring your thoughts and feelings. By getting rid of any shame, you can start to heal, grow and discover that the most important relationship is with yourself. When you can love, appreciate, and live peacefully inside yourself, your ability to connect with others and your true passions can support you in all the right ways. I look forward to speaking with you!
Denisha Forch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is tailored specifically to each individual I am working with. I tend to utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach as my foundation to address negative thoughts impacting specific behaviors for desired change. I also utilize a psychodynamic approach, which focuses on understanding the deeper meaning of emotions and how those emotions impact desired outcomes. I am client-centered and focused on your particular needs for the present moment.
My therapeutic style is tailored specifically to each individual I am working with. I tend to utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach as my foundation to address negative thoughts impacting specific behaviors for desired change. I also utilize a psychodynamic approach, which focuses on understanding the deeper meaning of emotions and how those emotions impact desired outcomes. I am client-centered and focused on your particular needs for the present moment.
My focus is on working with youth and adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style, that embodies more of humanistic and holistic approaches, has proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
My focus is on working with youth and adults who carry unique emotional and psychological sensitivities. My style, that embodies more of humanistic and holistic approaches, has proven to be very effective with individuals who are connected to spiritual or creative energies; individuals such as artists, healers and LGBTQ, who struggle with self acceptance, self esteem, anxiety and depression. My aim is to help you find and acknowledge all parts of yourself, heal and embrace them all, in order to create a complete and wholesome you.
Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95822 (Online Only)
With over 30 years of diverse experience as a Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor, I have spent 40 years in the field of social work. My dedication lies in helping you find peace and serenity throughout your life journey. I provide a comfortable atmosphere for you to address your concerns and stressors in your life through Telehealth.
With over 30 years of diverse experience as a Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor, I have spent 40 years in the field of social work. My dedication lies in helping you find peace and serenity throughout your life journey. I provide a comfortable atmosphere for you to address your concerns and stressors in your life through Telehealth.
I imagine you're here because you're feeling ready for change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about yourself and learn how to develop secure, healthy connections to others, find relief from anxiety, depression, and stress, and handle emotional challenges more confidently. When you're struggling, it takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a fulfilling life. I can collaborate with you in the process of identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills and behavior to create the meaningful and satisfying life experiences you desire.
I imagine you're here because you're feeling ready for change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about yourself and learn how to develop secure, healthy connections to others, find relief from anxiety, depression, and stress, and handle emotional challenges more confidently. When you're struggling, it takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a fulfilling life. I can collaborate with you in the process of identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills and behavior to create the meaningful and satisfying life experiences you desire.
Thomas Edward Secula
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95821 (Online Only)
I believe in the power of understanding and connection to foster meaningful change. If you’re considering starting this journey or have any questions about what to expect, please reach out. I’m here to support you and would be glad to discuss how we might work together to address your needs.
I believe in the power of understanding and connection to foster meaningful change. If you’re considering starting this journey or have any questions about what to expect, please reach out. I’m here to support you and would be glad to discuss how we might work together to address your needs.
Kimberlin Borca Leon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95820 (Online Only)
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I work with families, teens, and individuals whose pain manifests as deep emotional hurt and sensitivity to specific situations, overwhelm, conflict in close relationships—even violent or suicidal thoughts and behaviors. If you're looking for a safe person who can help you or your loved one address the root causes of these experiences, while offering guidance on ways to feel better today, we might be a good fit. For parents interested in therapy for teens, I take a family-centered approach centered on increasing safety, wellness, and connection for the entire family.
I work with families, teens, and individuals whose pain manifests as deep emotional hurt and sensitivity to specific situations, overwhelm, conflict in close relationships—even violent or suicidal thoughts and behaviors. If you're looking for a safe person who can help you or your loved one address the root causes of these experiences, while offering guidance on ways to feel better today, we might be a good fit. For parents interested in therapy for teens, I take a family-centered approach centered on increasing safety, wellness, and connection for the entire family.
Michele Villarreal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
Are you feeling hopeless and stuck? Is trauma impacting you from living a fulfilled life? Are you struggling with your relationships with family and friends? Are you being triggered daily and reliving old trauma? Do you want to thrive instead of struggle? Traumatic experiences can impact every facet of our current lives if it hasn’t been processed. If you have experienced trauma that inhibits you to live in the moment and thrive instead of struggle, maybe it's time to begin therapy. Processing traumatic experiences can improve your perception of yourself and can positively impact your relationships with people in your life.
Are you feeling hopeless and stuck? Is trauma impacting you from living a fulfilled life? Are you struggling with your relationships with family and friends? Are you being triggered daily and reliving old trauma? Do you want to thrive instead of struggle? Traumatic experiences can impact every facet of our current lives if it hasn’t been processed. If you have experienced trauma that inhibits you to live in the moment and thrive instead of struggle, maybe it's time to begin therapy. Processing traumatic experiences can improve your perception of yourself and can positively impact your relationships with people in your life.
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