Welcome to Life Practice Counseling Group, Inc.
A non-profit counseling agency offering fees on a SLIDING SCALE.
Days, Evenings, and Weekends.
Phone Numbers: Sac (916) 300-6576; Stockton (209) 915-4212; Oakland (510) 621-8550
A non-profit counseling agency offering fees on a SLIDING SCALE.
Days, Evenings, and Weekends.
Phone Numbers: Sac (916) 300-6576; Stockton (209) 915-4212; Oakland (510) 621-8550
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Sacramento Offices & Staff
3650 Auburn Blvd. C-208, Sac, CA 95821 3050 Fite Circle #205, Sac, CA 95827
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916-300-6576
Meet our Licensed Counseling Staff:
CARISA SHERWOOD, LMFT # 48768
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
"My
most valued aspect of the entire counseling process is the therapeutic
relationship my clients
and I form together as we journey to deeper self-understanding, self-acceptance, and a willingness
to learn new ways of being in control."
-Carisa Sherwoodand I form together as we journey to deeper self-understanding, self-acceptance, and a willingness
to learn new ways of being in control."
My Areas of Expertise: I
am a wife and mother of three children that realizes that I have to
work on my relationships with my loved ones and friends everyday. I
realize it is not something to take for granted. I have been through a
lot in my life and have done a great deal of personal growth. One of the
reasons I decided to go into this field was because I have felt like I
have been a "therapist" all of my life. I truly care for and have love
for all of my clients, friends, family, and all people. Being of
multi-cultural descent I feel I relate to all ethnicities, however my
main culture is American. I find that I build a solid therapeutic
relationship with my clients and your main goal becomes my goal. I will
push when I need to push and back off when I need to back off. In my
studies, I have knowledge and training in multiple theoretical
orientations. However, I do not just practice one, I like to meet with
someone first and then match the best method to the individual, couple,
or situation. My preferences include experiential, psychodynamic,
cognitive behavioral, and structural. My specialties include working with LGBTQ, helping couples build intimacy, teaching
effective emotional processing techniques that directly improve reacting
emotionally, anger impulses, depression, anxiety, decreasing shame and
guilt, and effectively processing grief, loss, abuse, and/or trauma. I take MHN EAP.
Education: M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office.
Languages: English
Education: M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office.
Languages: English
Meet our Sacramento Counseling Staff:
MELODY LEE
IMF # 61839
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"Remember, there are no mistakes, only lessons. Love yourself, trust your choices, and everything is possible."
-Cherie Carter ScottsMy Areas Of Expertise: Making
the decision to pursue therapy for yourself, couple or family requires
courage, as the thought of sharing your personal information with
another person can be overwhelming. A trusting relationship is
important, if not essential for effective treatment. It would make sense
that you need to believe that you can trust, connect, and be understood
in order to share your internal world. It is my hope that I provide a
therapeutic environment that reflects your needs so that you feel safe
and comfortable to explore your internal processes that brought you to
this place in your life. I provide therapy services to people, both
children and adults living with anxiety, depression, sexual and or
domestic abuse, PTSD, grief, trauma, and addiction. In addition, I work
with individuals of the LGBT&Q community experiencing the
challenges of not only the distinctive issues facing the human race but
also the additional life challenges of Coming Out, Family dynamics,
Gender Identity and Transition, and HIV/AIDS. I am also trained in
Imago Relationship Therapy to which I use many of the techniques in
helping the Couples I see experience a more fulfilling and desirable
relationship. My familiarity with people practicing life’s challenges is
extensive and helping people reach their highest possibility is the
essence of my therapy.
Education: M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. B.S. in Business from Northern Illinois University.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt office.Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
MARINA PETRICK
ASW # 27391
ASW # 27391
Associate Clinical Social Worker
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
My Areas of Expertise: Growth is a journey that begins within. Acceptance of who we are, all that has happened to us and the decisions we have made.
Realizing that despite being
individuals we have been formed not only by our decisions, but also by
external forces beyond our control. My experience as a therapist has
included working with individuals, couples and families from many
different backgrounds and orientations; with the age range of children extending to adults in the areas of grief and loss, trauma, management of emotions and relationship conflicts. I see the therapist client relationship as a healthy alliance, aiding and supporting the client through the process of growing pains and providing a roadmap to a desired destination.
Languages: English and Spanish
Supervised by: Patricia Osuna, Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW#14066 and Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
PAMELA KALINOSKI
IMF # 58678
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
IMF # 58678
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
- George Bernard ShawMy Areas of Expertise: Relationship
is the bond that unites us; as much as we celebrate our independence as
individuals, we are most healthy, mentally and physically, when we can
celebrate our inter-dependence, to be able to give and to receive, to
love and be loved. As an athlete and former soccer coach, I have learned
first-hand that relationships- connecting and communicating- are the
cornerstones of teamwork; this collaborative process is also integral to
counseling. Thus, I strive to connect and build a trusting relationship
with my clients and help them build- and where necessary, repair-
trusting relationships with others in their own lives. I am eager to
assist individuals and couples who are seeking healing, reconciliation
and discernment and to use my openness and interpersonal skills to
impact the lives of others.
Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. B.A. in Speech Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a minor in Public Relations.
Location: Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
Languages: English and Spanish
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
(StoryPeople)
Languages: English
Website: www.SacCounseling.com
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. B.A. in Speech Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a minor in Public Relations.
Location: Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
SHAWN RENEE ERNOEHAZY
IMF # 70226
IMF # 70226
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"If you do not change your path, you may end up where you are headed."
- Lau Tzu
My Areas of Expertise: If you do not like where you seem to be headed, where you are at, or just feel lost; counseling is the place to explore how you got there, and where you want to go. I believe that people have the desire to become the best self they can be, and my place as a counselor is to give them the tools to become the person they truly are. Life brings us many challenges and we can decide to see them as obstacles or opportunities. I truly care about people, and helping others gives me the greatest joy and satisfaction. I believe we are all connected, and that improving the life of one person will exponentially spread to those around them.
Education: M.S. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix. B.S. in Business Management from University of Phoenix.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson,
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053JOSHUA COTTINGIM
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
"Doubt is the thief that makes us fear to tread where we might have won."
- William ShakespeareMy
Areas of Expertise: The
road to vitality, health, and self-awareness is one unique to each and
every individual. All of us encounter times in our life when we need to
have the strength to admit we may need a helping hand. Sometimes life
events will cause us pain, sadness, anxiety, anger, or even resentment
which may result in relationship difficulties with family members,
friends, or loves ones. What was once happy and positive may become
negative and bleak, but through counseling we may discover a new path, a
new outlook, a new meaning. Through compassion, understanding, empathy,
and insight we may begin the process of undoing what has been done.
Through hope and a little guidance the once murky path may be lit once
again. I am honored to encounter with you your own unique road to the
wellness you so very much deserve. I have worked with families, adults,
and adolescents in various capacities for almost ten years now. I have
and continue to work with individuals and families from various
socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. I believe that an
empathic and strong client therapist relationship is the essential
building block for therapeutic growth, and our encounters together may
be blueprints for change. I employ strategies from many different
theoretical orientations including, Humanistic, Gestalt, Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy. I truly look forward to
working with you... let us begin the journey together towards growth and
positive change.
Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at National University. I have a B.A. in Psychology from National University.
Location: Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office. Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at National University. I have a B.A. in Psychology from National University.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
JOSH GLASS
IMF # 65023
IMF # 65023
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, 'If this isn't nice, I don't know what is'."
- Kurt VonnegutMy
Areas of Expertise: I view therapy as a shared endeavor with the child, family, couple, or individual, firmly in the role of the expert. I am dedicated to helping each person discover and embrace their own importance and strength. I have had the pleasure of helping individuals, couples, groups, teenagers, and children with a wide array of challenges and an even wider and more powerful array of strengths. I come from a background of applied behavior analysis with training and experience in play therapy, family therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy paired with a deep respect for the human experience.
Education: M.S. in Counseling From Sacramento State University. B.A. in Psychology and English from Sacramento State University.
Location: Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office and Hwy 80 and Watt office. Education: M.S. in Counseling From Sacramento State University. B.A. in Psychology and English from Sacramento State University.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
BRANDI RYLAND-CAREY
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
"Progress, not perfection."
- UnknownMy
Areas of Expertise: We live in a distracting world sometimes taking us down crooked paths to places we never imagined. Where do you want to go? Whether
you desire a better relationship with a loved one, need help handling
stress, conflict, depression or anxiety, or just simply want to
understand why you do what you do, we can figure it out together. An
eclectic therapeutic approach gives us flexibility to use a variety of
tools to help redirect your steps, and it is my privilege to work with
all people – including children. With a background in
music and education, I have a unique perspective and appreciate that
play is a child’s expression; I’m passionate about helping families
communicate. My life experience is rich with joy and adversity, and my personality is one of curiosity and acceptance.
Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at Brandman University. I have a B.A. in Liberal Studies with a Multiple Subject Teaching Emphasis from Chapman University. AA Degree in Music from American River College.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office and Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office. Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at Brandman University. I have a B.A. in Liberal Studies with a Multiple Subject Teaching Emphasis from Chapman University. AA Degree in Music from American River College.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
R. ISABEL K'BURG
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
"All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become."
- BuddhaMy
Areas of Expertise: Often, we find ourselves at crossroads, facing obstacles or just in the doldrums, and it is times like these when therapy can be invaluable. I will consider it to be a privilege to join you on the path to empowerment and self realization. Together we will help you reach your goals and live up to your potential in a climate of understanding where any situation or dilemma can be discussed openly and rationally, without judgment. I have worked with children, couples, and adults. Furthermore, I am experienced with issues related to infidelity, depression, pathological gambling, co-parenting, migration, and anxiety disorders. I will do my utmost for every person that will share their experience. Partner with me to achieve the outcomes you want to experience.
Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at National University. I have a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in music from Sacramento State University.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office and Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office. Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at National University. I have a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in music from Sacramento State University.
Languages: English and Spanish
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
MELISSA LEE
IMF # 62863
IMF # 62863
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"It's haredest to love the ordinary things, she said, but you get lots of opportunities to practice."
- Brian Andreas(StoryPeople)
My
Areas of Expertise: Life is made up of a cluster of moments: some funny, some profound, some unbearably sad, most forgettable. Some would say these moments occur like beads on a string, one after the other until the end of life. The truth is even after each moment has been completed and added to the string of memory, it doesn't always sit passively, residing in the past and waiting for us to remember. These memories and experiences are carried throughout our lives and affect the very way we think, feel, select a lover, choose friends, get a job, or buy groceries. In counseling we often explore reasons behind particular behaviors, thoughts, and feelings, which means taking out these memories and determining the links between experiences back then and behaviors now. For instance, addiction* is always purposeful. It achieves a goal or goals, usually making the person feel less anxious/depressed, at least for a time. Where does the anxiety and/or depression come from? I believe it is a blend of nature (brain chemistry) and nurture (experiences from the past).
I see counseling as a process where we work together to accomplish your goals in the best way possible for you. Goals vary with every person. Some people want to feel less anxious, some want to figure out why they drink, some just want someone to listen. I use a variety of tools to help you achieve these goals, including your own inner wealth of resources. I have training in EMDR (a psychotherapy technique for reducing distress from traumatic events and negative belief systems) and draw inspiration from cognitive-behavioral theory, with a dash of experiential, humanistic, and multi-generational theories.
My specialties include trauma, anger management, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addictions, OCD, and phobias and I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ community. I also have a background in civil engineering, which I feel allows me to maintain a practical balance between thinking and feeling.
*Addiction can be defined as any activity that is compulsive and which causes problems in your life and relationships in your home life, at work, and/or at school.
Education: M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. I have a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Davis.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office.I see counseling as a process where we work together to accomplish your goals in the best way possible for you. Goals vary with every person. Some people want to feel less anxious, some want to figure out why they drink, some just want someone to listen. I use a variety of tools to help you achieve these goals, including your own inner wealth of resources. I have training in EMDR (a psychotherapy technique for reducing distress from traumatic events and negative belief systems) and draw inspiration from cognitive-behavioral theory, with a dash of experiential, humanistic, and multi-generational theories.
My specialties include trauma, anger management, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addictions, OCD, and phobias and I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ community. I also have a background in civil engineering, which I feel allows me to maintain a practical balance between thinking and feeling.
*Addiction can be defined as any activity that is compulsive and which causes problems in your life and relationships in your home life, at work, and/or at school.
Education: M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. I have a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California at Davis.
Languages: English
Website: www.SacCounseling.com
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
MISTY UTTER
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly."
- UnknownMy
Areas of Expertise: Many people face many trials and tribulations and lose hope. Through therapy I hope to help people regain their hope as well as discover that they have the power to help themselves and face their trials and tribulations with their head held high and support under their wings. I grew up in a diverse community and have been exposed to many different cultures including LGBT. I have also been able to experience the military life as a spouse. I have experience with working with autistic children and their families. Finding the ability to face your past and present can be a difficult journey and I am only here to help co-write your new story as you are the author to your life.
Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at the University of Phoenix. I have a B.A. in Human Services/Management from the University of Phoenix.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office.Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at the University of Phoenix. I have a B.A. in Human Services/Management from the University of Phoenix.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
JENNIFER BACK
IMF # 66196
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"We are born in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we can be healed in relationship.”
-Dr. Harville Hendrix
My Areas of Expertise: Our society has forgotten how to really connect with each other. In an effort to survive, we are often lonely, isolated and self absorbed. Gone are the communities and villages that helped one another with raising the babies, cherishing the elders, fulfilling the parents and championing and challenging the adolescents. Between the rush of our daily lives, our addictions, our drama and stress, we have forgotten how to be in relationship to ourselves and to each other. Many times we don't really see one another - or even ourselves. Therapy is a place where you can be seen and heard. Where it doesn't matter what you have done, where you have been or how you have managed to survive. Therapy is a place where you are truly valued - just for being you. Where you will discover the truth - you are not alone.
I have extensive experience working with Couples, Families, and Individuals: Marital/Partner issues, anxiety, grief, children with emotional/behavioral difficulties, women's issues, depression, trauma, divorce, spiritual crises, parenting, infertility, adults dealing with childhood trauma, addictions (substances, sex, shopping, etc.)
My approach is proactive, engaging, and intuitive. I incorporate expressive arts, sand tray and other experiential and engaging processes to support you in uncovering who you really are. I believe it is only through our relating to others that we can return to wholeness. I believe in compassionate honesty, empathic listening and unconditional acceptance and bring a deep commitment to supporting your personal journey.
Education: M.A. in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies. B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. I have extensive experience working with Couples, Families, and Individuals: Marital/Partner issues, anxiety, grief, children with emotional/behavioral difficulties, women's issues, depression, trauma, divorce, spiritual crises, parenting, infertility, adults dealing with childhood trauma, addictions (substances, sex, shopping, etc.)
My approach is proactive, engaging, and intuitive. I incorporate expressive arts, sand tray and other experiential and engaging processes to support you in uncovering who you really are. I believe it is only through our relating to others that we can return to wholeness. I believe in compassionate honesty, empathic listening and unconditional acceptance and bring a deep commitment to supporting your personal journey.
Location: Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office
Languages: English
Website: www.JenniferBack.com
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
MELISSA HACKEL
IMF # 57053
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain".
-Unknown
My Areas of Expertise: I
am dedicated to creating a safe space and forming trusting, therapeutic
relationships where my clients feel empowered to work on the processes
of healing, growing, and making positive changes in their lives. I view
therapy as a collaboration, where therapist and client work together to
develop goals and move towards them. I am trained in crisis
intervention, and I have experience working with trauma survivors of all
ages concerning domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and
children who have witnessed and suffered from violence in the home. I
have also counseled individuals in the areas of addiction, depression,
anxiety, grief and loss, managing emotions, building self-esteem,
parenting skills, co-dependency, and conflicts within families and
intimate relationships. Clients I have worked with come from a wide
range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and I tailor treatment
to meet the unique needs of each individual.
Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Berkeley with a minor in Education.
Location: Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
LORI HUNTER
IMF # 66530
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
My Areas of Expertise: Sharing thoughts and feelings outside your circle of family and friends can be overwhelming. My goal is to create a comfortable, trusting, safe environment for my clients to share their feelings, concerns and needs. Connecting with your therapist is essential to a successful therapeutic experience. I work from a cognitive behavioral therapy, and narrative family therapy technique. I can assist you in recognizing patterns that are no longer helpful and help facilitate change by working together towards a positive outcome.
Education: M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix. B.A. in Psychology from the California State University, Sacramento.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
My Areas of Expertise: Everyone deserves to live life with energy, passion and satisfying relationships. However sometimes life circumstances can become too difficult for us to cope with effectively and they may interrupt our ability to live life at our highest level of satisfaction. Sometimes we live with a nagging issue for years because we never stopped to think there may be a way to deal with it effectively. Other times we find ourselves in unsatisfactory relationships with loved ones, a child or significant other. More often than not such issues and many others can be resolved with lifelong effectiveness by practical, straightforward strategies. Such strategies can be short or long term approaches.
I believe any individual has the internal resources to deal effectively with life's problems but sometimes guidance is necessary to discover those resources and put them to most effective use. I deal with what is happening right now using techniques that will give you the skills you need to help with difficult issues or troubled relationships and help you find ways to live your life to the fullest today. My approach is always highly personalized to meet your needs.
My range of psychotherapy approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Bowenian, Narrative, Solutions Focused, and Brief Therapy.
Education: M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University. B.A. in Management from St. Mary's College.
Location: Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office and Hwy 80 and Watt Office.
Languages: English
Website: www.BrianTherapy.com
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
IMF # 66530
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
-Chinese ProverbMy Areas of Expertise: Sharing thoughts and feelings outside your circle of family and friends can be overwhelming. My goal is to create a comfortable, trusting, safe environment for my clients to share their feelings, concerns and needs. Connecting with your therapist is essential to a successful therapeutic experience. I work from a cognitive behavioral therapy, and narrative family therapy technique. I can assist you in recognizing patterns that are no longer helpful and help facilitate change by working together towards a positive outcome.
Education: M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix. B.A. in Psychology from the California State University, Sacramento.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
BRIAN KYPTA
IMF # 68710
IMF # 68710
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."
- AristotleMy Areas of Expertise: Everyone deserves to live life with energy, passion and satisfying relationships. However sometimes life circumstances can become too difficult for us to cope with effectively and they may interrupt our ability to live life at our highest level of satisfaction. Sometimes we live with a nagging issue for years because we never stopped to think there may be a way to deal with it effectively. Other times we find ourselves in unsatisfactory relationships with loved ones, a child or significant other. More often than not such issues and many others can be resolved with lifelong effectiveness by practical, straightforward strategies. Such strategies can be short or long term approaches.
I believe any individual has the internal resources to deal effectively with life's problems but sometimes guidance is necessary to discover those resources and put them to most effective use. I deal with what is happening right now using techniques that will give you the skills you need to help with difficult issues or troubled relationships and help you find ways to live your life to the fullest today. My approach is always highly personalized to meet your needs.
My range of psychotherapy approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Bowenian, Narrative, Solutions Focused, and Brief Therapy.
Education: M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University. B.A. in Management from St. Mary's College.
Location: Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office and Hwy 80 and Watt Office.
Languages: English
Website: www.BrianTherapy.com
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC#7053
LUIS RODRIGUEZ
IMF # 62782
IMF # 62782
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome."
- Booker T. WashingtonMy
Areas of Expertise: My area of focus is working with Spanish and English speaking couples, adults, and teenagers, helping to resolve issues with anger, anxiety, depression, stress, marital and family problems, relationship issues, divorce recovery, Men's issues, and Hispanic/Latino issues.
My primary therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Solutions Focused, and Family Systems.
Taking the first step to starting therapy can be difficult, but if you're reading this, then you are on your way to making the positive change you deserve.
Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. B.A. and M.A. in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office and Stockton Office.My primary therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Solutions Focused, and Family Systems.
Taking the first step to starting therapy can be difficult, but if you're reading this, then you are on your way to making the positive change you deserve.
Education: M.A. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco. B.A. and M.A. in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco.
Languages: English and Spanish
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
LINDSEY YARBROUGH
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around."
- Leo BuscagliaMy
Areas of Expertise: My area of expertise is in the study of relationships and interactions. My most valuable learning experiences have come from life's journey and the people I have had the joy of getting to know along the way. I have sincere appreciation for the richness and uniqueness of humanity and a true passion for people. From my research work studying couples and their relationships, I have come to appreciate and understand the complexities and challenges of navigating relationships, especially intimate ones. I realize that sometimes we face obstacles in our lives and working through these obstacles can be challenging and painful. I offer clients compassion and because I come from a place of openness, I encourage clients to freely express themselves and to explore new possibilities for relating with others without passing judgment. I believe that everyone is worthy of love and respect and that everyone can achieve more satisfying relationships by being honest and open with themselves and learning to identify and acknowledge their needs. I am interested in working with clients of all ages and backgrounds because I believe that everyone I meet has something to offer and deserves to be treated with respect and consideration.
Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at Alliant International University. I have a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Davis.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office.Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at Alliant International University. I have a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California at Davis.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
COLIN WILLIAMS
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. In this life we get nothing save by effort."
- Theodore RooseveltMy
Areas of Expertise: Often we don't allow ourselves to experience the whole breadth of emotions available to us. We conclude that anything that doesn't feel "happy" is something to avoid at all costs, by hiding it, denying it exists, pushing it down deep within or bottling it up; which only ensures that in everything we feel there will always be a piece of that negative emotion riding along with it. It is my goal to create an environment where you can feel comfortable dwelling in that difficult-to-go-to place and experience and process those emotions. I have experience working with children and youth with behavior issues and developmental delays. I also have experience working with the families of these children, focusing on communication and family support skills, utilizing techniques develop[ed in the practice of Play Therapy.
Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at National University. I have a B.A. in Psychology from Westmont College.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office.Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at National University. I have a B.A. in Psychology from Westmont College.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
NICHOLE MASTROLIA
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
"They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel."
- Carl BuehnerMy
Areas of Expertise: I have been very fortunate in my life and have a lot of colorful experiences that have brought me to where I am today. I realize that not everyone has the same experiences, in accepting that it has brought me to the path of counseling. I am currently a student at the University of Phoenix and will complete my Master's of Science in counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2012. In studying this field, I know that being able to communicate effectively with loved ones is difficult. What is more difficult is dealing with the feelings you have after you have had a conversation with someone that has left you feeling unsure, confused, angry, or sad. Through a strong therapeutic relationship, it is my goal to help my clients process these feelings, and for them to become better communicators. I feel the most important aspect to counseling is the relationship that I develop with my clients. By establishing a solid foundation and trust with my clients, I believe that we can address any number of issues that are disrupting their lives. I look forward to helping individuals, couples, and adolescents to better cope with life's trials. As I go through this journey, I have an excellent support system as I am a wife to a very supportive husband and a mother of a beautiful 3 year old girl.
Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at University of Phoenix. I have a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Sacramento State University.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office.Education: I am currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Program at University of Phoenix. I have a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Sacramento State University.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
JEREMY WITTMAN
IMF # 66456
IMF # 66456
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
"Your life is what your thoughts make it."
- Marcus AureliusMy
Areas of Expertise: As
a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, I enjoy getting the
opportunity to meet, bond, and assist people who make the decision to
come into the office. The somewhat corny yet informative analogy that I
like to tell clients is: "Your life is a bus and you are the driver. I
am simply a passenger commenting on things you may have missed." In the
therapy room I have aided children, couples, individuals, and even
entire families with the obstacles life have given them- depression,
suicide, miscommunication, acting out in school, PTSD, major life
transitions, anxiety, childhood disorders, etc... I also have helped
children who have been diagnosed with disorders on the Autism Spectrum
and provided training to parents and families for over three years.
General non-compliance, aggression and hour long tantrums are only a
handful of behaviors I used interventions to decrease. The Applied
Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training and experience gathered from my past
have been extremely helpful to families struggling with their
adolescents or teenagers maladaptive behaviors.
On a personal note, I grew up in Sacramento, attained my master's degree at Fresno State, and am now working on getting the hours needed to get my therapist's license. I have fount out over the years that my empathic personality and ability to join with others allows for a successful therapeutic experience. Now that you have heard my story, I look forward to hearing yours.
Education: M.S. in Counseling From California State University at Fresno. B.A. in Psychology from California State University at Fresno.
Location: Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office.On a personal note, I grew up in Sacramento, attained my master's degree at Fresno State, and am now working on getting the hours needed to get my therapist's license. I have fount out over the years that my empathic personality and ability to join with others allows for a successful therapeutic experience. Now that you have heard my story, I look forward to hearing yours.
Education: M.S. in Counseling From California State University at Fresno. B.A. in Psychology from California State University at Fresno.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Gary Henderson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC7053
APRYL LOVE ALCARAZ
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
"It's the glory of the creative process to constantly flow and change. The more you can accept this, the easier it is to accept your own transformation."
- Deepak ChopraMy
Areas of Expertise: Growing up in a diverse community allowed me to see a greater view of the world, the differences in cultures and environment. I have always had a natural ability to listen and connect to people in a way that creates a comfortable environment for one to express personal thoughts and feelings. Furthermore, counseling had such a powerful impact on my life, I knew my purpose was to become a counselor and help others like it helped me. I am compassionate, and have a genuine love for all people. I truly care about the success in people's lives. I understand we have all made choices that have taken us in directions we may have not have initially expected to go. There are not any road maps to life, we were not born with a complete set of directions on how to handle life's challenges. The metaphor I use for counseling is to view it as a navigation system. As a client you choose if you want to use the navigation system, then you choose to enter your destination, the system will show you ways and the ability to reach your destination. As the client, you can still choose which direction you would like to turn, how fast you want to go, or if you would like to pull over to take a break, and the navigation system will still be there for you when you are ready to go. Even if you take different turns, the navigation system can still assist you in getting to your chosen destination. I believe our thoughts create our future. When we find a counselor we can connect with and establish trust, we can learn the tools necessary to monitor our predominate thoughts. We can then learn how to recognize when we are having negative thoughts and how to change them. Once we learn how to change our negative thoughts, then we are able to see challenges through new eyes of positivity, hope and success, as we navigate through the journey of life.
Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's program at the University of Phoenix. B.S. in Management and B.S. in Marketing from the University of Phoenix.
Location: Hwy 80 and Watt Office and Hwy 50 and Bradshaw Office. Education: Currently enrolled in an accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Master's program at the University of Phoenix. B.S. in Management and B.S. in Marketing from the University of Phoenix.
Languages: English
Supervised by: Katherine Thomas, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, MFCC43045
