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Elisa Louizos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families: working on the frontline of CPS assessing risk and nurturing family resilience, working in adoption agencies to help families create and maintain lifelong connections, and providing in-home therapeutic parenting services to struggling families.
I imagine you're here because you feel like something needs to change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about what's happening, develop closer, healthier family connections, and learn to assert yourself more successfully as a parent. It takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a happier life. I can support you and your child(ren) through this process by identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills to reduce conflict and create a better life for your family.
I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families: working on the frontline of CPS assessing risk and nurturing family resilience, working in adoption agencies to help families create and maintain lifelong connections, and providing in-home therapeutic parenting services to struggling families.
I imagine you're here because you feel like something needs to change. It's reassuring to know it's never too late to ignite curiosity about what's happening, develop closer, healthier family connections, and learn to assert yourself more successfully as a parent. It takes courage to let go of what's limiting you to make room for a happier life. I can support you and your child(ren) through this process by identifying, understanding, and reworking ineffective patterns and building new skills to reduce conflict and create a better life for your family.
(916) 884-6156 View (916) 884-6156
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Madison Ale Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Hi there, I am currently booking for March & April of 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
Hi there, I am currently booking for March & April of 2024, please email using the link or text (916) 884-3812. My goal is to create safety in vulnerability, inner acceptance & understanding. I work from an emotionally & trauma focused perspective. I assist clients in understanding current conflict while exploring your past trauma. Much of the work is through the battling the unconscious questions & creating inner awareness. My client's work becomes possible by disabling self-sabotaging situations, defensiveness, childhood wounds & trauma. My wish is for you to create a positive self image. In doing so, the work allows for you
(916) 414-9406 View (916) 414-9406
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Stephanie Beermann, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95834
I look to create a safe space for my clients, whether it be children, adolescents, adults, families or couples to support progress towards mental health. I enjoy working with a diverse population of individuals and supporting them on their paths. I consider any I spend with clients an honor and privilege. It is not easy to share with others. I work to provide a validating experience for my clients while also remaining attuned to their emotions and needs. I provide Brainspotting, Experiential, CBT, Insight-Oriented and other somatic interventions.
I look to create a safe space for my clients, whether it be children, adolescents, adults, families or couples to support progress towards mental health. I enjoy working with a diverse population of individuals and supporting them on their paths. I consider any I spend with clients an honor and privilege. It is not easy to share with others. I work to provide a validating experience for my clients while also remaining attuned to their emotions and needs. I provide Brainspotting, Experiential, CBT, Insight-Oriented and other somatic interventions.
(530) 394-3040 View (530) 394-3040
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Shanna Lee Rayyan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95831  (Online Only)
I’m Shanna Rayyan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist. I am currently accepting new clients in my online private practice for face to face tele-therapy sessions. I'm passionate about helping my clients work through their traumas, hardships, and mental illness in order to improve their quality of life. I use an eclectic approach, implementing various evidence-based therapeutic modalities that best fit my specific client’s life story, needs, and goals. I utilize various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Family Therapy.
I’m Shanna Rayyan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and therapist. I am currently accepting new clients in my online private practice for face to face tele-therapy sessions. I'm passionate about helping my clients work through their traumas, hardships, and mental illness in order to improve their quality of life. I use an eclectic approach, implementing various evidence-based therapeutic modalities that best fit my specific client’s life story, needs, and goals. I utilize various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Family Therapy.
(916) 794-3991 View (916) 794-3991
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Chioko Grevious
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95815
I am motivated to work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief; feelings of being overwhelmed, sadness, frustration and loneliness. I work with clients who just feel stuck. I meet my clients where they are to collaborate on their wellness needs to meet their goals. I believe that we all have the capacity to become the best versions of ourselves within our families, relationships and community.
I am motivated to work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief; feelings of being overwhelmed, sadness, frustration and loneliness. I work with clients who just feel stuck. I meet my clients where they are to collaborate on their wellness needs to meet their goals. I believe that we all have the capacity to become the best versions of ourselves within our families, relationships and community.
(916) 639-9274 View (916) 639-9274
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Laura Beann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95814  (Online Only)
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.
(650) 547-3560 View (650) 547-3560
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Dawn Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95831
Wonderful! You took the first step by taking the time to care for yourself. Everyone is capable of deep healing, growth and connection. Life can be challenging and sometimes we need the support of a professional to make space for our personal healing and growth. Someone to help guide us towards clarity and fulfillment in our lives.
Wonderful! You took the first step by taking the time to care for yourself. Everyone is capable of deep healing, growth and connection. Life can be challenging and sometimes we need the support of a professional to make space for our personal healing and growth. Someone to help guide us towards clarity and fulfillment in our lives.
(916) 226-5117 View (916) 226-5117
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Janelle Raynor
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94206  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Your decision to evolve the way you see the world, and your place in it, is one of courage, vulnerability, and commitment. We sit together in presence and curiosity so that each session is a safe, nurturing space which allows you to hear and trust your inner healer and your own deep wisdom. We use our sessions to resolve chronic stressors, habits, and self-sabotaging life patterns so that you actively create and thrive in your authentic life.
Your decision to evolve the way you see the world, and your place in it, is one of courage, vulnerability, and commitment. We sit together in presence and curiosity so that each session is a safe, nurturing space which allows you to hear and trust your inner healer and your own deep wisdom. We use our sessions to resolve chronic stressors, habits, and self-sabotaging life patterns so that you actively create and thrive in your authentic life.
(559) 702-0491 View (559) 702-0491
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Janelle Raynor
LPCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94204  (Online Only)
Your decision to evolve your place in the world is one of courage, vulnerability, and commitment. We work on action steps so that you make real, lasting changes in your life. We create space for awareness of stressors, habits, and unconscious life patterns so that you actively heal, create, and live your authentic soul-centered life. My focus includes: CPTSD; Borderline Personality Disorder; neurodivergent women; dissociative & depersonalization disorders; disordered attachment; co-dependence; religious trauma; adult children of emotionally immature parents; binge eating & risky behaviors as trauma coping, among others.
Your decision to evolve your place in the world is one of courage, vulnerability, and commitment. We work on action steps so that you make real, lasting changes in your life. We create space for awareness of stressors, habits, and unconscious life patterns so that you actively heal, create, and live your authentic soul-centered life. My focus includes: CPTSD; Borderline Personality Disorder; neurodivergent women; dissociative & depersonalization disorders; disordered attachment; co-dependence; religious trauma; adult children of emotionally immature parents; binge eating & risky behaviors as trauma coping, among others.
(559) 934-4692 View (559) 934-4692
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Alycia Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95841  (Online Only)
Life is exciting and beautiful. And, at the same time it can be painful and chaotic. There are parts of us who want to run away, who want to feel better, or just want to give up. Many of us have the pieces of our puzzle, but we may be looking for a missing piece, or cannot see the full picture. That is where my passion to come alongside you belongs. I enjoy looking at the pieces together with you, putting them into perspective, curiously looking for a missing piece, and finding the spot that “fits best” and feels right. My strategy is to collaborate with you because “you know you best.”
Life is exciting and beautiful. And, at the same time it can be painful and chaotic. There are parts of us who want to run away, who want to feel better, or just want to give up. Many of us have the pieces of our puzzle, but we may be looking for a missing piece, or cannot see the full picture. That is where my passion to come alongside you belongs. I enjoy looking at the pieces together with you, putting them into perspective, curiously looking for a missing piece, and finding the spot that “fits best” and feels right. My strategy is to collaborate with you because “you know you best.”
(916) 237-1574 View (916) 237-1574
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Sandra L Stultz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95819
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! You are not alone! I offer a personable, approach allowing you to feel comfortable on your healing journey. Together we will identify your areas of concern and develop a treatment plan to assist you and/or child, partner in your journey. I have a wide range of experience that includes disorders such as ADHD, mood regulation, women's issues, and relationship concerns.
Welcome! You are not alone! I offer a personable, approach allowing you to feel comfortable on your healing journey. Together we will identify your areas of concern and develop a treatment plan to assist you and/or child, partner in your journey. I have a wide range of experience that includes disorders such as ADHD, mood regulation, women's issues, and relationship concerns.
(510) 319-0287 View (510) 319-0287
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Hearts Landing Ranch
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94203
Heart Landing Ranch is devoted to its clients by providing a peaceful environment to hold our therapy sessions. As an Equine-Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy Non-Profit, we are able to offer an amazing team of nine horses and several licensed & intern therapists and mentors, who work together to help meet individuals' needs. This unique version of therapy is an effective way for clients to learn how to connect and communicate with their therapist. The horse is like a bridge, and connecting with him or her can often teach an individual how to connect with the people around them.
Heart Landing Ranch is devoted to its clients by providing a peaceful environment to hold our therapy sessions. As an Equine-Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy Non-Profit, we are able to offer an amazing team of nine horses and several licensed & intern therapists and mentors, who work together to help meet individuals' needs. This unique version of therapy is an effective way for clients to learn how to connect and communicate with their therapist. The horse is like a bridge, and connecting with him or her can often teach an individual how to connect with the people around them.
(279) 529-8279 View (279) 529-8279
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Bonnie N Early
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95834
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in the area of early childhood trauma, and adoption.
Unexpected circumstances can throw a wrench into the best-laid plans. Whether you are looking for help to gain clarity or you feel stuck due to life circumstances, we can put together a plan and some helpful tools to get yourself back on track.
I specialize in the area of early childhood trauma, and adoption.
Unexpected circumstances can throw a wrench into the best-laid plans. Whether you are looking for help to gain clarity or you feel stuck due to life circumstances, we can put together a plan and some helpful tools to get yourself back on track.
(916) 634-1864 View (916) 634-1864

Online Therapists

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Judy Foddrill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
The process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I am here to provide an open, warm, and genuine environment where you can feel safe and find peace. My passion is helping others. Based on my education and life experiences I believe working through our struggles provides an opportunity for a more satisfying and fulfilling life. My experience includes work in several areas including depression, anxiety, foster/adoption support, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
The process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I am here to provide an open, warm, and genuine environment where you can feel safe and find peace. My passion is helping others. Based on my education and life experiences I believe working through our struggles provides an opportunity for a more satisfying and fulfilling life. My experience includes work in several areas including depression, anxiety, foster/adoption support, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
(916) 739-2502 View (916) 739-2502
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Patrick D. Chrisman
Psychologist, BA, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94611
Areas I specialize in: Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting support, family relationships and communication, trauma/abuse, loss/grief, attachment, interpersonal difficulties, adoption and divorce and self-growth.
I believe that understanding and compassion are vital for building trust, mutual respect, and openness, all of which are essential in forming a therapeutic relationship that can encourage change. My style in therapy is a mix of person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theories. With children I utilize a variety of expressive therapies including play, art, narrative, sand tray and bibliotherapy. In working with children, adolescents and adults, I use a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach.
Areas I specialize in: Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting support, family relationships and communication, trauma/abuse, loss/grief, attachment, interpersonal difficulties, adoption and divorce and self-growth.
I believe that understanding and compassion are vital for building trust, mutual respect, and openness, all of which are essential in forming a therapeutic relationship that can encourage change. My style in therapy is a mix of person-centered, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic theories. With children I utilize a variety of expressive therapies including play, art, narrative, sand tray and bibliotherapy. In working with children, adolescents and adults, I use a cognitive behavioral therapeutic approach.
(415) 570-8936 View (415) 570-8936
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Teresa McIntyre-Harlow
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
Placerville, CA 95667
As a parent of four, I have personal experience with parenting children with adoption concerns, attachment challenges, special needs and learning concerns.
Let's work together! I can offer education, a sounding board, and opportunities for insight as you reflect and work to improve your life and that of your loved ones. With practical tools and a compassionate heart, your journey can become more effective, more satisfying. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you step into the office, away from the busy pace of life, a place where you step further into yourself. Knowing yourself and having the tools to gain that knowledge can be pivotal to your well-being and that of your family's.
As a parent of four, I have personal experience with parenting children with adoption concerns, attachment challenges, special needs and learning concerns.
Let's work together! I can offer education, a sounding board, and opportunities for insight as you reflect and work to improve your life and that of your loved ones. With practical tools and a compassionate heart, your journey can become more effective, more satisfying. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you step into the office, away from the busy pace of life, a place where you step further into yourself. Knowing yourself and having the tools to gain that knowledge can be pivotal to your well-being and that of your family's.
(530) 287-4796 View (530) 287-4796
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Patricia Hickey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lodi, CA 95240
Waitlist for new clients
I have a background in pre and post placement adoption and infertility counseling and I am passionate about preparing families to join together with full knowledge and understanding of this truly amazing, multifaceted journey.
The effects of past trauma in our lives can have a significant effect on our decision making process, often causing us to become angry or depressed without understanding the origin of our emotions. Life is complicated and sometimes we need someone to just listen, help us sort things out, and guide us toward making our own decisions. My practice encompasses clients of all ages from children to seniors and uses a blend of beneficial therapy techniques that help to better understand how our pattern of thinking can affect our ability to lead healthy productive lives.
I have a background in pre and post placement adoption and infertility counseling and I am passionate about preparing families to join together with full knowledge and understanding of this truly amazing, multifaceted journey.
The effects of past trauma in our lives can have a significant effect on our decision making process, often causing us to become angry or depressed without understanding the origin of our emotions. Life is complicated and sometimes we need someone to just listen, help us sort things out, and guide us toward making our own decisions. My practice encompasses clients of all ages from children to seniors and uses a blend of beneficial therapy techniques that help to better understand how our pattern of thinking can affect our ability to lead healthy productive lives.
(916) 507-1541 View (916) 507-1541
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Jenny Shully
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Napa, CA 94559
Introduce fertility, surrogacy, adoption, traumatic birth, or a multitude of other issues, and it can feel insurmountable.
Finding the right counselor is like dating--you have to have chemistry, and someone you just "click" with. Building a solid, trusting, professional relationship is key, and I take great pleasure and pride in forming these connections with my clients. Whether you are dealing with a major traumatic event, or just need extra support, we can figure it out together. I like to say, "I will help give you the map, but I won't drive the car". I love empowering clients to make their own change; there is no better feeling on either side.
Introduce fertility, surrogacy, adoption, traumatic birth, or a multitude of other issues, and it can feel insurmountable.
Finding the right counselor is like dating--you have to have chemistry, and someone you just "click" with. Building a solid, trusting, professional relationship is key, and I take great pleasure and pride in forming these connections with my clients. Whether you are dealing with a major traumatic event, or just need extra support, we can figure it out together. I like to say, "I will help give you the map, but I won't drive the car". I love empowering clients to make their own change; there is no better feeling on either side.
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Ilene Rich-Holtzberg Ph.D.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94104
My specialty areas are substance abuse, couples issues, eating disorders, life coaching, bariatric surgery issues, infertility/adoption, helping caregivers cope with dealing with a loved one's chronic illness.
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
My specialty areas are substance abuse, couples issues, eating disorders, life coaching, bariatric surgery issues, infertility/adoption, helping caregivers cope with dealing with a loved one's chronic illness.
My focus is to develop a relationship with the client. This is called the two person model which is different than the old fashion practice where the doctor is one up and the client is one down. Rather, the two person model attempts to understand the client through questions and mutual discussion. I am not a silent therapist. I give feedback and remain fully engaged with the patient. Together we build a rapport. I adhere to a humanistic approach.
(415) 366-8999 View (415) 366-8999
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Manda Selva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pinole, CA 94564  (Online Only)
Do you find it hard to cope with life due to relationship or career-related stress, grief, childhood trauma, unresolved family dynamics, or parenting challenges? Sometimes "feeling stuck" could be due to a recent or prior trauma. Are you a couple or family who is out of sync and have trouble communicating with each other? Are you a First/Second generation or mixed race struggling with family/culture-based expectations? I also work with adoption related issues. My style is warm, engaged & curious, and my role is to increase awareness and help you develop effective coping strategies.
Do you find it hard to cope with life due to relationship or career-related stress, grief, childhood trauma, unresolved family dynamics, or parenting challenges? Sometimes "feeling stuck" could be due to a recent or prior trauma. Are you a couple or family who is out of sync and have trouble communicating with each other? Are you a First/Second generation or mixed race struggling with family/culture-based expectations? I also work with adoption related issues. My style is warm, engaged & curious, and my role is to increase awareness and help you develop effective coping strategies.
(510) 216-1287 View (510) 216-1287
Adoption Therapists

Does my adopted child need therapy?

Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?

Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?

Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?

A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.