Therapists in Cameron Park, CA

Children and adolescents struggle in school for many different reasons. If your child is struggling academically, a detailed assessment is the best way to understand the true causes of these struggles. I have tested and helped hundreds of clients with a wide spectrum of struggles. In addition to assessment, I offer treatments including individual counseling, family counseling, consultation, and parenting advice. I have counseled many clients in all stages of life to help them overcome many difficulties.

I am a clinical psychologist practicing in the Folsom and Sacramento area and have been licensed in California since 2007. I do short- and long-term individual therapy primarily with individuals in young- to middle-adulthood or late adolescence who are experiencing a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, and trauma as well as problems in interpersonal, family, work, and academic functioning. I do not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach to therapy. I draw from a range of theoretical orientations to best understand someone and the influence of their life experiences on the ways they think, feel, and behave.

Is your child or adolescent struggling in school, dealing with difficult life transitions, or having trouble connecting with others? Is your child encountering depression or anxiety, past or recent trauma or behavioral disturbances? Does your teen experience negative self-esteem or poor self concept? Are you and your child having difficulty interacting with one another? I am here to help. We will get to the root of the problem using a compassionate and collaborative approach whereby I will help you and your child find tools to overcome and cope with these issues.

Leslie earned a B.A. degree with honors in Sociology and Political Science in 1986 and in 1996 completed a Master's in Education with a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. Since 1998 she has offered cutting edge and integrative therapy to clients in her private practice-New Bridge Counseling Services. In 2005 she became the Executive Director of LifeSTAR Sacramento Counseling Agency bringing the LifeSTAR network program to the greater Sacramento area.

In my practice, I blend a warm, compassionate and respectful approach along with solid science and practical experience. Clients find that the simple act of talking in therapy provides a wealth of information which in turn brings decisions about what to do. My special areas of focus Include work with abuse and trauma survivors, relationship and intimacy issues, work concerns, culture and identity concerns, & chronic illness and health. I welcome adults and adolescents to my practice, and offer individual, couples and family therapy.

I am a firm believer in the mind, body, spirit connection, and as a result take a very holistic approach with my clients. This model emphasizes cultivating a warm and supportive environment, which creates the conditions necessary to facilitate the natural tendency of human beings to move toward wellness. It recognizes that the path to healing, joy and contentment, is an inward journey, which seeks to allow clients to shift from a sense that they are helpless and at the mercy of their circumstances, to a position of empowerment. This process leads clients on a path toward realizing their full potential.

California License PSY 19522 & Hawaii License PSY 866 ALOHA, I am a former headquarters Chief Psychologist for the State of California (DSH: Department of State Hospitals Forensics a California Health & Human Services Agency) – formerly known as the Dept of Mental Health (DMH). DSH is the nation’s largest inpatient mental health hospital system. I have also been engaged in nearly 30 years in private practice since the early 1990’s providing counseling-therapy, VA C&P Disability Exams, & 2nd opinion psych exams for adults & children in: the San Francisco Bay Area, El Dorado Hills, & Hawaii by appointment only.

Our Center helps anyone suffering from unresolved trauma or disturbing experiences. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, hyper-vigilance, restlessness, rage, exhaustion, fatigue, or dissociation. We exist to alleviate the profound suffering of those who have been traumatized in childhood or adulthood. Trauma is often not healed from talk therapy alone. We use cutting edge trauma modalities that access your primitive brain where trauma is stored. Through this, you will release the trauma and all of the physical issues that go along with it, and graduate with a freedom you have never known.

I work with individuals and couples who feel trapped in self-defeating patterns of anxiety, despair, and anger. This may be related to a traumatic experience or loss. Others may find that these disruptive patterns have always been there but are now making the choice to live life differently - one that feels more genuine and meaningful. Most feel that they are losing control of their own lives and that they are lacking balance in some very important ways. I specialize in interpersonal therapy to treat problems such as trauma, mood disorders, and chronic relationship difficulties.

Our team specializes in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, where Ketamine is used in conjunction with therapy to treat depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other conditions. A lot of research backs this cutting-edge treatment. If talk therapy, antidepressants, or other approaches did not reduce or eliminate your symptoms, please get in touch with us. Clients experience profound and transformational results with Ketamine. You can too!

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works individuals who struggle anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I also specialize in helping people improve attention and procrastination, including those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and learning differences. I provide both in-person and telehealth therapy, screening evaluations, and consultation. I also provide goal-oriented coaching aimed at keeping clients motivated, organized, and focused.

If you have children with difficult to manage behaviors, seek to learn better parenting skills or are a teacher/daycare provider who needs training to handle misbehavior in the classroom, you have come to the right place! I specialize in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) which is an empirically supported, short-term live coaching program for parents of children with behavioral problems. I also train local preschools, daycares and other agencies who wish to learn techniques for understanding and handling behavioral problems in the classroom. In addition, I provide psychological testing and individual therapy for children and adults.

Many of us feel disconnected from ourselves and experience symptoms that constrict our lives and relationships. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe environment where people can comfortably explore their longstanding, repetitive patterns, work through past trauma, integrate previously disowned parts of self, and discover their inner strengths. Using a holistic and integrative approach grounded in psychodynamic theory, I am committed to helping my clients gain insight and self-awareness and feel empowered to alter their present experiences by making intentional decisions that align with their values.

Welcome! I offer therapy, psychological testing for cognitive decision making capacity, workplace trainings, and Intuitive Eating coaching. In my practice I hope to create space where you can explore the possibility of a better tomorrow. In therapy, I specialize with eating/body image concerns, improving relationships, and changing phases of life and health. Through Capacity Assessment I help families answer important questions about their loved one's abilities, and complete the needed paperwork. Workplace trainings cover burnout, size bias, and Health at Every Size. Lastly, my 1:1 Intuitive Eating coaching includes a full e-course!

Whether a traumatic experience has turned your world upside down or anxiety, depression, bipolar or grief are making it difficult for you to function at your best, therapy can help. I can teach you to tap into your inner strength in times of crisis while helping you work through your challenges in order to heal. My focus is on getting you results and decreasing your symptoms as soon as possible. Treating you as a whole person by addressing the connections between your mental, physical and spiritual health is one way that I am able to achieve this.

I am devoted to guiding those that are called to improve their lives, whether it is to become the first in their family to be a college graduate, to rise to the challenge of becoming a professional in their field of choice, or to overcome years of negative self esteem. My clients want to find positive connection with themselves, their partners, their families, and communities. My clients have often experienced traumatic events but I have taught them about and shared tools which give them control over how those events affect them, finding peace and strength out of difficult experiences. I offer counsel to adults, couples, & kids.

Are you concerned about your child's development? Is you child's behavior impacting their school performance? Does your child have difficulty making friends? Is your child struggling in school? The Healthy Minds team focuses on supporting young children, adolescents and their families. We offer a variety of services including individual therapy, parenting therapy, family therapy, speech therapy, and comprehensive assessments. Through custom assessments, we can provide information for you to better understand your child and connect you with appropriate resources and services.

Welcome. I’m a Clinical Psychologist specializing in child and family therapy, adult therapy, and forensic child custody evaluations. I have over 20 years of experience working with parent/child issues, worry, depression, and academic problems. Clients are often overcoming significant relationship difficulties, hardships, or trauma. As a family therapist, I take into account the bigger picture of your life. I work with you to plan the course of treatment and ask for your ongoing feedback. It is my goal to empower you to be able to find new skills and perspectives to help you continue your progress even after therapy has ended.

Beginning therapy takes courage, and I feel a direct and simplistic approach can help alleviate the struggle brought on by work, relationships, and personal challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing struggles brought on by the pandemic and/or a variety of mental health disorders. A client's goals can be defined in session and issues may be intertwined when explored in more detail. My style of therapy is adaptable to the need of the client. By working together we can gain a better understanding of your past to create a more optimistic future. I am bilingual Punjabi/English.