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Dr. Karin Celosse

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Languages: English, Swedish

Treatment Approaches: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, LGBT, Older, Eating, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Self esteem, Bipolar, Non-religious, Depression, Teens, Liberal counselor

Amy Torn

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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Relationship issues, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder

Eileen Beirich

  • 20 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Pasadena, California
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Areas of focus: Adoption, Anxiety, Depression, Marital / Premarital, Relationship Issues

Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Psychodynamic

State License: California

Steven Garman

  • 30 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Chino, California
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Areas of focus: ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Divorce, Marital / Premarital, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Spirituality

Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Family / Marital, Jungian, Psychodynamic

State License: California

Maelisa Hall

  • 11 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Irvine, California
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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Multicultural, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

State License: California

Soad Tabrizi

  • 10 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Mission Viejo, California
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Areas of focus: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anxiety, Behavior Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, End of Life Issues, Faith Transition, Goal Setting, Life Coaching, OCD, Self Esteem, Spirituality

Languages: English, Farsi

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

State Licenses: California, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia

Nancy Culhane

  • 40+ years of Experience
  • United States
  • Fairfax, California
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Areas of focus: Coping Skills, Divorce, Goal Setting, Grief, Infidelity, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Transitions, Marital / Premarital, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues

Languages: English, Finnish

Treatment Approaches: Family / Marital, Integrative, Narrative, Relational

State Licenses: California and Nevada

Melissa Jones

  • 11 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Online, California
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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Eclectic, Existential, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Gestalt, Humanistic, Hypnotherapy, Relational

State License: California

Lori Kandels

  • 28 years of Experience
  • United States
  • San Francisco, California
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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Culturally Sensitive, EMDR, Family / Marital, Feminist, Mindfulness-based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Narrative, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

State License: California

Lisa Larsen

  • 15 years of Experience
  • United States
  • Lancaster, California
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Languages: English

Treatment Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Humanistic, Hypnotherapy

State License: California

II. The Best Therapists in Sacramento, CA

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Online Therapy used eight key factors, including credentials, specializations, cost, and accessibility, to evaluate the top 15 therapists in Sacramento. These key factors ensure that whichever therapist you choose, you’ll receive the mental health care you need at a price you can afford.

Colleen King: M.S., LMFT| Best for self-esteem

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916-295-1819
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Colleen King helps her clients manage their thoughts and feelings to help create a positive self-image. Whether you’re looking to improve self-worth, manage stress, or master coping skills, she has the experience to help.

What patients say: “Ms. King is very professional, very engaged therapist who has helped a family member with mental health issues since Fall 2017.  I highly recommend her services.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Self-Esteem, Anxiety Counseling, Depression Counseling, Bipolar Disorder, LGBT Affirmative, Youth Services Out of Network Cost per Session: $150/session(50 minutes) No Yes

Thomas Sterling: LCSW, SEP| Best for men's issues

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916-256-2932
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Thomas Sterling has experience working with all kinds of patients but has a special interest in tackling men’s issues. Using somatic experiencing and a variety of other modalities, he helps his clients explore the mind-body connection so they can overcome developmental traumas.

What patients say: “Thom has a deep understanding of his practice and takes the time to explain my actions, reactions and how they may relate in a bigger picture. “

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Trauma and PTSD, Men’s Issues, Anxiety Medicare, Molina, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Out of Network Cost per Session: $110+/session No Yes

Ajay Casey Reed: M.A., LMFT | Best for relationship issues

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916-397-7454
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Ajay Casey Reed helps couples and individuals get the most out of their relationships. Whether she’s working with the LGBT community, people in polyamorous or open relationships, or anyone else, she aims to actively assist her clients in the healing process. She has experience using CBT, Gestalt, Narrative, and other therapeutic methods.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety N/A Cost per Session: $140/hour Yes Yes

Patricia Woodward: M.A., LMFT | Best for trauma and PTSD

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949-683-9846
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Patricia Woodward focuses on attachment theory, developmental trauma, and PTSD, which she has studied with numerous experts over the course of her career. She understands that trauma lives in the body, and she works with any and all healing modalities that can help her clients. Patricia also offers telehealth services to local and non-local clients.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues, Codependency Holman Group, Out of Network Cost per Session: $120/session No Yes

Maika Shaku: M.S.W., LCSW | Best for pregnancy

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916-533-4535
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Although Maika Shaku counsels children, adolescents, and adults, she specializes in working with women before, during, and after pregnancy. She works toward helping her patients maintain a stable mood, understand cognitive patterns and beliefs, enjoy parenting, and improve sleep.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Anxiety, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Child or Adolescent Expatriate health insurance, International travel insurance, PPO out-of-network, Study abroad insurance, Out of Network Cost per Session: Each session (45-50 minutes) costs $160.
Longer sessions (i.e. 60 minutes, 75 minutes) are available as needed.
No Yes

Jeff Wilfong: LMFT, LPCC | Best for marriage and couples counseling

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530-864-3218
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Jeff Wilfong is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years of experience. He focuses on short-term behavior strategies that help clients feel like they’re making progress. With experience from his private practice, community mental health, and inpatient facilities, he is able to create a safe and trusting environment that prioritizes openness and honesty.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Marriage and Couples Counseling, Relationship Coaching, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Depression, Anxiety, Dating coaching, Infidelity and sex addiction, Divorce and Mediation, Life and Career coaching, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Eastern Spirituality / Buddhism Optum, Sutter, UnitedHealthcare In-person/Office: $130 per 45-50 minute session
Tele-health: $100 per 45-50 minute tele-health session
No Yes

Tyler Arguello: Ph.D., DCSW, LCSW, ACSW | Best for sexual and gender issues

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916-572-7448
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Tyler Arguello sees clients for a variety of intersectional issues, including loss, trauma, and life changes. In each case, Dr. Arguello uses an explicitly LGBTQ+-affirmative and cognitive behavioral approach to form a strong alliance that can help clients better understand their own identities and navigate their lived experiences with discrimination and oppression. He uses this critical approach in his work with sexuality, gender, and relationship issues, assessing the specific needs of clients and working together on a clear plan of action.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Depression and anxiety
Sexualities
Gender identities
Gender expressions
LGBTQIATS+ / Queer issues
Relationships, Divorce, Separation, Couples, Thruples, and Poly relationship formations
Family conflict
Health issues including HIV/AIDS
Substance abuse and recovery
Trauma
Complex trauma
Compulsive behaviors
Substance misuse
Career changes and work
Can provide Superbill., EAP, Inquire within., Lyra $130 – First Session (60 minutes)
$110 – Typical Session (50 minutes)
Yes Yes

Mary S Reigel: M.S., LMFT | Best for bereavement

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916-366-8026
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Mary Reigel has more than 36 years of experience using EMDR, brain spotting, clinical hypnosis, and a wide range of other modalities to create positive outcomes for her clients. She is well acquainted with the struggles of bereavement and other challenging life issues and tries to create a welcoming atmosphere where they can be discussed openly.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Anxiety, Bereavement, Blocking Beliefs, Depression, Disturbing Memories, Early Childhood Trauma, Fears, Grief, Hurt Feelings, Medical Trauma, Nightmares, Performance Anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Public Speaking Phobias, Shame & Embarrassment, Situational Anxiety, Stage fright, Trauma, Victims of Crime Victims of Crime Cost per Session: $200+/session No Yes

Majika Alba: M.F.T., ATR | Best for emotionally focused couples therapy

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916-835-9034
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Majika Alba is an expert at managing the struggles we find in interpersonal relationships. She strives to create a supportive environment for people at all stages of development, creating long-term connections where deep issues can be explored thoroughly. She often incorporates art therapy into her practice, allowing her clients to discuss topics that may be difficult to express.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Counseling & Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Art Psychotherapy Out of Network Cost per Session: $175/session(50 minutes) Yes Yes

Dr. Caryn Banque: Psy.D.| Best for bipolar disorder

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530-383-3051
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Dr. Caryn Banque believes that empathy and direct feedback can help her clients connect with their inner peace. She has years of experience working with bipolar clients, helping minimize mood swings, increase calm, and improve relationships. Her approach is comprehensive and takes every aspect of life into consideration, from relationships to work life.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Bipolar Disorder, Individual Therapy for Adults Out of Network $160 per 50 minute session
$240 per 75 minute session
No Yes

Nina Torres: LMFT| Best for existential therapy

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916-261-8093
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Nina Torres is a marriage and family therapist who takes a holistic approach to therapy. She uses a variety of methods, including meditation, mindfulness, and somatic experiencing, to reintegrate the fragmented parts of her patients. She believes that a supportive and trusting relationship between therapist and client is the first step toward offering quality care.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Holistic Practices, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy N/A Cost per Session: $72/50-minute session YEs Yes

Terri L Ciocetti: LMFT | Best for emotional disturbance

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916-529-3723
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Terri Ciocetti believes that the most productive therapy comes when the client is able to get in touch with their most authentic self. To accomplish this, she uses her 20 years of experience to create a space where organic exploration and discovery are possible. Mindfulness, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and other modalities are core to this process.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Relationship Issues, Emotional Disturbance, Lesbian Anthem, MHN, Out of Network Cost per Session: $125/session(50 minutes) Yes No

Kimberly M. Miller: Ph.D. | Best for cognitive behavioral therapy

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916-694-2969
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Kimberly Miller takes a person-centered approach to therapy that focuses on the individual needs of each client rather than making a simple diagnosis. Using CBT and other therapeutic techniques, she finds opportunities to promote growth and learning.

What patients say: “I have known Dr. Miller for several years. Her extensive training and experience is impressive, but what is truly notable is how deeply she cares about her clients.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Telehealth/ Online Counseling Out of network Neuropsychological/Psychological Assessment: Evaluations are $2000-4000
Psychotherapy/ Cognitive Rehabilitation: $205/50 minutes
Initial Psychotherapy/ Cog Rehab Consultation: $250/60 minutes
No Yes

Marianna Jakucska: LMFT | Best for cultural adjustment

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916-200-9592
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Marianna Jakucska begins by identifying the unique strengths of each of her clients, so they can develop a healthy course of growth together. She has years of experience working with clients who are in the process of adjusting to a new culture or have loved ones struggling with cultural adjustment. In such cases, Marianna seeks to balance the old with the new to create a positive mindset.

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Depression & Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Cultural Adjustment ACI Specialty Benefits, Blue Shield of CA (Magellan), CA Victims Compensation (CalVCB), EAP through Magellan, Kaiser (Magellan), Magellan, TriWest, Western Health Advantage, Out of Network Cost per Session: Up to $130/session No Yes

Steve Mackey: M.S., LMFT | Best for anxiety

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916-549-5772
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Steve Mackey understands that emotional well-being is complex and that most people need help to overcome common struggles, such as anxiety and depression. He works with clients to make progress toward lifelong emotional goals, using more than 30 years of experience in mental and behavioral health fields.

What patients say: “Thanks so much Steve! This was pure gold for me. The work with you has enhanced the quality of my life.”

Specializations Insurance Cost Sliding scale Remote services
Stress, Self Esteem, Anxiety Out of Network Cost per Session: $120/session Yes No

III. What You Should Know About Sacramento Therapy

How are Sacramento therapists licensed?

There are several requirements California therapists must fulfill before they can obtain their LPCC license and offer services. In addition to holding a master’s degree in counseling or a related field, they must accrue 3,000 hours of supervised practice over a total of two years. They must also pass the National Counselor Examination and California Law and Ethics exam. Other credentials have their own requirements.

How much does therapy cost in Sacramento?

Therapists’ rates can vary widely, as some professionals charge per session and others charge a monthly subscription fee. For a single individual session, you can expect to pay an average of $135 for a licensed Sacramento therapist, although the actual rate can range anywhere from $70 to over $200. Many therapists accept insurance and offer a sliding fee scale, although you’ll need to ask before your appointment.

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Caitlin Kingston is a licensed clinical social worker at Yale New Haven Hospital and has worked in the field since 2013. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State University and her Master of Social Work, clinical/medical social work in 2020 from Fordham University. Her licenses and certifications include LCSW, LMSW, and CASAC.

Kingston has always had a passion for helping others and knew early on that she wanted to support others in her profession. During her undergraduate studies at Penn State, she met a social worker who inspired her to pursue a career as a therapist. She’s also trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Kingston completed internships working in an after-school program with underprivileged youth and their families and with inmates in the high-security sector of Rikers Island jail.

Kingston’s career has included work at a drug treatment center, where she became the supervisor of intake and assessment for individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders. Today, she’s a social worker in the Psychiatric Observation Unit of the emergency department. Kingston is also trained in perinatal mental health with a focus on helping new mothers adjust to motherhood, especially in these very difficult times of isolation.

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Caitlin Kingston is a licensed clinical social worker at Yale New Haven Hospital and has worked in the field since 2013. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State University and her Master of Social Work, clinical/medical social work in 2020 from Fordham University. Her licenses and certifications include LCSW, LMSW, and CASAC.

Kingston has always had a passion for helping others and knew early on that she wanted to support others in her profession. During her undergraduate studies at Penn State, she met a social worker who inspired her to pursue a career as a therapist. She’s also trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy with the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Kingston completed internships working in an after-school program with underprivileged youth and their families and with inmates in the high-security sector of Rikers Island jail.

Kingston’s career has included work at a drug treatment center, where she became the supervisor of intake and assessment for individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders. Today, she’s a social worker in the Psychiatric Observation Unit of the emergency department. Kingston is also trained in perinatal mental health with a focus on helping new mothers adjust to motherhood, especially in these very difficult times of isolation.

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