Family Therapy in Sacramento, CA

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Joe Monroe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I hold an Associate Marriage and Family Therapy license and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in California.
My philosophy is that therapy is a team approach, and I view myself as a fellow traveler walking alongside my clients on their therapeutic journey. I believe that we all deserve a place where we can explore our thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental setting. People's thoughts, ideals, values, and opinions are important to them, and I offer a therapeutic environment that allows individuals to explore these without bias or judgment. In addition, I have a deep passion for helping individuals explore life transitions at any stage, as well as those suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
I hold an Associate Marriage and Family Therapy license and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in California.
My philosophy is that therapy is a team approach, and I view myself as a fellow traveler walking alongside my clients on their therapeutic journey. I believe that we all deserve a place where we can explore our thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental setting. People's thoughts, ideals, values, and opinions are important to them, and I offer a therapeutic environment that allows individuals to explore these without bias or judgment. In addition, I have a deep passion for helping individuals explore life transitions at any stage, as well as those suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.
(916) 659-5411 View (916) 659-5411
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Lola Haag
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
Hello, my name is Lola Haag, and I am a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist with 25 years of experience working to reduce stress and improve relationships. I thoroughly enjoy helping clients deal with the multitude of life's challenges. I have worked extensively with individuals who are struggling with transitions, relationship struggles, or emotional overwhelm. Many times, in adulthood, prior abuse or dysfunctional family of origin issues resurface to cause distress. I work to help adults resolve the past from over-influencing the present and the future. Teens have so many stressors that they have to manage.
Hello, my name is Lola Haag, and I am a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist with 25 years of experience working to reduce stress and improve relationships. I thoroughly enjoy helping clients deal with the multitude of life's challenges. I have worked extensively with individuals who are struggling with transitions, relationship struggles, or emotional overwhelm. Many times, in adulthood, prior abuse or dysfunctional family of origin issues resurface to cause distress. I work to help adults resolve the past from over-influencing the present and the future. Teens have so many stressors that they have to manage.
(916) 520-3972 View (916) 520-3972
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Michelle Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95817
Are you feeling anxious, isolated, sad, irritable, or overwhelmed in the months or years following the birth of your child? Perhaps you’re coping with the loss of your pregnancy or infant, or navigating a pregnancy with circumstances that feel uncertain? Are you a parent who is struggling to find time and space for self-care as you juggle the many demands of raising children? I am here to support you during this time. I offer counseling services to California residents in the perinatal/postpartum periods who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, birth trauma/PTSD, and managing the challenges of parenthood.
Are you feeling anxious, isolated, sad, irritable, or overwhelmed in the months or years following the birth of your child? Perhaps you’re coping with the loss of your pregnancy or infant, or navigating a pregnancy with circumstances that feel uncertain? Are you a parent who is struggling to find time and space for self-care as you juggle the many demands of raising children? I am here to support you during this time. I offer counseling services to California residents in the perinatal/postpartum periods who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, birth trauma/PTSD, and managing the challenges of parenthood.
(209) 439-5269 View (209) 439-5269
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Neeru Madan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95819
I believe that psychotherapy is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Whether you are interested in therapy in order to deal with challenges you have already identified in your life, or you are seeking therapy to connect to yourself, my aim is help you carve out a path and live a more meaningful life. Together we can work closely to deepen your understanding about your struggles and their underlying causes. I can provide you with a safe space to analyze your thought patterns and behaviors while supporting you through the process of making important changes in your life.
I believe that psychotherapy is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Whether you are interested in therapy in order to deal with challenges you have already identified in your life, or you are seeking therapy to connect to yourself, my aim is help you carve out a path and live a more meaningful life. Together we can work closely to deepen your understanding about your struggles and their underlying causes. I can provide you with a safe space to analyze your thought patterns and behaviors while supporting you through the process of making important changes in your life.
(530) 298-0307 View (530) 298-0307
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Tyree Griffith
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94203  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Tyree Griffith and I currently serve as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor here in California. I work with individuals to overcome their anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, finding their place in life, and relationship or family conflicts. My goal is to work with you to come up with solutions to overcome these stressors or interpersonal conflicts that may be causing you to feel helpless/hopeless, lack motivation, or just stuck in life.
Hello, my name is Tyree Griffith and I currently serve as an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor here in California. I work with individuals to overcome their anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, finding their place in life, and relationship or family conflicts. My goal is to work with you to come up with solutions to overcome these stressors or interpersonal conflicts that may be causing you to feel helpless/hopeless, lack motivation, or just stuck in life.
(760) 493-7628 View (760) 493-7628
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Ady Benyishay
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95841
My experience started in 2010, working in an inpatient facility for an eating disorder residential program for about two years. From there, I moved on to working as a therapist at a residential program treating adolescents with dual diagnoses. I also opened my private practice at that time and saw clients remotely. Currently, I’m working at Sober Living, helping adults deal with various addictions And mental health as well as seeing couples, families, and individuals through Telehealth. The modalities that I use often are CBT, DBT solution focus, and psychodynamic.
My experience started in 2010, working in an inpatient facility for an eating disorder residential program for about two years. From there, I moved on to working as a therapist at a residential program treating adolescents with dual diagnoses. I also opened my private practice at that time and saw clients remotely. Currently, I’m working at Sober Living, helping adults deal with various addictions And mental health as well as seeing couples, families, and individuals through Telehealth. The modalities that I use often are CBT, DBT solution focus, and psychodynamic.
(323) 861-3466 View (323) 861-3466
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Better Decisions Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC, CA, CADC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95827  (Online Only)
Why choose us? Because of our methods of Cognitive Behavior Theory counseling. Counseling services have a 86% goal success rate! Open till 7:00 by appointment. We offer Supervise visits, Co-parenting, Anger Management, Alcohol Forensic Assessments & Evaluations, Drug testing, a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (DOT/SAP) Education to help you achieve your goals. Interventions and referrals to residential treatment centers and Sober Living available. Don't forget to like our Facebook page! Call us! Located in Sacramento and nearby.
Why choose us? Because of our methods of Cognitive Behavior Theory counseling. Counseling services have a 86% goal success rate! Open till 7:00 by appointment. We offer Supervise visits, Co-parenting, Anger Management, Alcohol Forensic Assessments & Evaluations, Drug testing, a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (DOT/SAP) Education to help you achieve your goals. Interventions and referrals to residential treatment centers and Sober Living available. Don't forget to like our Facebook page! Call us! Located in Sacramento and nearby.
(916) 318-3402 View (916) 318-3402
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Shannon Nisley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95811  (Online Only)
I provide virtual individual therapy to adult (18+) women and enby folks of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and relationship/family dynamics - no topic is off limits. I aim to cultivate a compassionate and empowering space for you to explore and heal, believing laughter, joy, and creativity to be an integral part of that process. No judgement, no shame, no “fixing”, no BS.
I provide virtual individual therapy to adult (18+) women and enby folks of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and relationship/family dynamics - no topic is off limits. I aim to cultivate a compassionate and empowering space for you to explore and heal, believing laughter, joy, and creativity to be an integral part of that process. No judgement, no shame, no “fixing”, no BS.
(530) 853-3335 View (530) 853-3335
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Maritza Meza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Amft
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
The theories I pull from are Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (dbt), narrative, family systems, and art approaches or techniques.
If you have been through traumatic experiences and social injustices, you are not alone. You are resilient for overcoming what happened to you.
The theories I pull from are Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (dbt), narrative, family systems, and art approaches or techniques.
If you have been through traumatic experiences and social injustices, you are not alone. You are resilient for overcoming what happened to you.
(707) 940-7324 View (707) 940-7324
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John Meyer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
I have been in clinical practice for 25 years. I have been able to work with people from all walks of life who may be struggling with issues that may either be long-standing or contemporary in nature. Therapy begins with trying to help my clients arrive at clearer conceptualizations as to why they are struggling. The reasons behind the struggle may based in history and/or based on a present challenge. My view is that when one has a more accurate view of the issue, solutions, with therapeutic guidance, tend to follow more naturally.
I have been in clinical practice for 25 years. I have been able to work with people from all walks of life who may be struggling with issues that may either be long-standing or contemporary in nature. Therapy begins with trying to help my clients arrive at clearer conceptualizations as to why they are struggling. The reasons behind the struggle may based in history and/or based on a present challenge. My view is that when one has a more accurate view of the issue, solutions, with therapeutic guidance, tend to follow more naturally.
(916) 259-3965 View (916) 259-3965
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Allison Carr Bachelder Is Not Currently Accepting New Clients.
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95811
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, need, or should do it alone.” – Lisa Olivera. I deeply understand and respect the complexity of the human experience. I consider it a privilege to work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples as they navigate life. I consider it a privilege to work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples as they navigate life. I collaborate with clients to learn their unique needs, individualize therapeutic tools, and integrate research-based techniques.
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, need, or should do it alone.” – Lisa Olivera. I deeply understand and respect the complexity of the human experience. I consider it a privilege to work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples as they navigate life. I consider it a privilege to work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples as they navigate life. I collaborate with clients to learn their unique needs, individualize therapeutic tools, and integrate research-based techniques.
(916) 884-2567 View (916) 884-2567
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Martha Greenburg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Are you tired of your life revolving around what you've eaten or what you weigh? Many of my clients are tired of feeling like food, exercise, and weight dictate their happiness. Take a look at my website to learn more about how I support clients in finding intuitive eating, body neutrality and body trust. I also specialize in couples struggling with communication, trust, and sex. I love creating empathy and connection between partners. I use the Gottman method to rekindle emotional and physical connection in relationships. Lastly, I enjoy working with individuals facing codependency and life transitions.
Are you tired of your life revolving around what you've eaten or what you weigh? Many of my clients are tired of feeling like food, exercise, and weight dictate their happiness. Take a look at my website to learn more about how I support clients in finding intuitive eating, body neutrality and body trust. I also specialize in couples struggling with communication, trust, and sex. I love creating empathy and connection between partners. I use the Gottman method to rekindle emotional and physical connection in relationships. Lastly, I enjoy working with individuals facing codependency and life transitions.
(530) 489-4990 View (530) 489-4990
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Rob Cox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 94206  (Online Only)
Change is possible. Having provided therapy services since 2013, I have seen strength during depression, peace despite anxiety, and growth from profound hopelessness. I’ve also begun utilizing EMDR, a powerful treatment modality that has the ability to alleviate symptoms associated with severe trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, and more.
Change is possible. Having provided therapy services since 2013, I have seen strength during depression, peace despite anxiety, and growth from profound hopelessness. I’ve also begun utilizing EMDR, a powerful treatment modality that has the ability to alleviate symptoms associated with severe trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, and more.
(209) 690-8058 View (209) 690-8058
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Jill Jeffers Clark
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95815
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.
(916) 943-4214 View (916) 943-4214
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Alexander Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95827
Not accepting new clients
The journey through life can feel like a roller-coaster with steep climbs, sudden drops, and twists and turns all over! Children, adults, couples, and families alike can all experience difficulties while on this journey and it is important to know that these experiences are a normal part of life. Should anyone feel they need a helping hand to make it through this journey, I encourage them to reach out. Whether it be battling depression, past trauma, school/work difficulties, anxiety, family, or relationship struggles, I believe no one should feel they have to face these challenges alone.
The journey through life can feel like a roller-coaster with steep climbs, sudden drops, and twists and turns all over! Children, adults, couples, and families alike can all experience difficulties while on this journey and it is important to know that these experiences are a normal part of life. Should anyone feel they need a helping hand to make it through this journey, I encourage them to reach out. Whether it be battling depression, past trauma, school/work difficulties, anxiety, family, or relationship struggles, I believe no one should feel they have to face these challenges alone.
(530) 658-0958 View (530) 658-0958
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Kelly K Hanzy Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95818
My Specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Relationships (family therapy), Blended families, Co-parenting, Stress management, Trauma and PTSD.
Welcome! I specialize in providing integrative, holistic psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. I am skilled in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, career/life transitions and many more. I draw upon a variety of therapeutic modalities and provide a combination of support, best practices and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems.
My Specialties include Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Relationships (family therapy), Blended families, Co-parenting, Stress management, Trauma and PTSD.
Welcome! I specialize in providing integrative, holistic psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. I am skilled in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, career/life transitions and many more. I draw upon a variety of therapeutic modalities and provide a combination of support, best practices and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems.
(916) 931-4797 View (916) 931-4797
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Renee Becnel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95815
Not accepting new clients
As a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field, my goal is to help individuals, couples and families to sort through difficult personal or work related issues. If you feel stuck and are dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, illness, work and life transitions, having someone to help you address problems when you need it most can enhance self awareness and bring clarity to your life. Please acknowledge yourself for having the courage to seek help now.
As a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field, my goal is to help individuals, couples and families to sort through difficult personal or work related issues. If you feel stuck and are dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, illness, work and life transitions, having someone to help you address problems when you need it most can enhance self awareness and bring clarity to your life. Please acknowledge yourself for having the courage to seek help now.
(530) 385-8963 View (530) 385-8963
Laura Jane Dunkelberger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95819
Today you are one step closer to feeling empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Today you are one step closer to feeling empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a Solution-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(916) 680-8342 View (916) 680-8342
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Leslie Hyacinthe Bess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95819  (Online Only)
I have experience working with children, individuals, couples and families in a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, parenting challenges, work stress, family and relationship issues and various life changes since 1997.
My approach tends to be cognitive behavioral in nature and I use distress tolerance techniques (DBT). I like to tailor my approach to an individual’s goals & particular needs. What that means is that I like to collaborate with a client to find active steps to take to better one’s quality of life. It is solution-focused, and brief in nature. I believe that self-care and mindfulness are essential tools for quality of life, yet we aren’t always taught how to do that for ourselves. My clients say that I am direct, yet compassionate, and that they feel validated & empowered to make changes in their lives.
I have experience working with children, individuals, couples and families in a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, parenting challenges, work stress, family and relationship issues and various life changes since 1997.
My approach tends to be cognitive behavioral in nature and I use distress tolerance techniques (DBT). I like to tailor my approach to an individual’s goals & particular needs. What that means is that I like to collaborate with a client to find active steps to take to better one’s quality of life. It is solution-focused, and brief in nature. I believe that self-care and mindfulness are essential tools for quality of life, yet we aren’t always taught how to do that for ourselves. My clients say that I am direct, yet compassionate, and that they feel validated & empowered to make changes in their lives.
(916) 587-7738 View (916) 587-7738
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Victoria Blacksmith
Registered Psychological Assistant, MS
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In session, I will provide you with a safe and supportive environment focused on your healing. I incorporate different techniques and approaches, based on your needs as well as my assessment of what can be of true help to you. I believe it is important that I hold the space for you to incorporate your own healing practices if that is what you desire.
In session, I will provide you with a safe and supportive environment focused on your healing. I incorporate different techniques and approaches, based on your needs as well as my assessment of what can be of true help to you. I believe it is important that I hold the space for you to incorporate your own healing practices if that is what you desire.
(916) 764-3577 View (916) 764-3577
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.