Career Counseling Therapists in Elk Grove, CA
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My job is to begin where you are and help you prepare for your next stage of change. I use an integrative approach, working from the inside out (objects relations, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, others) to support your process and movement. We all start with assumptions about life. Then life happens, and we have to begin again having been changed. Loss becomes growth as we embrace new and mature understanding of ourselves and life. I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with complicated but interesting people who are addressing individual, relationship, life, and spiritual issues.
My job is to begin where you are and help you prepare for your next stage of change. I use an integrative approach, working from the inside out (objects relations, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, others) to support your process and movement. We all start with assumptions about life. Then life happens, and we have to begin again having been changed. Loss becomes growth as we embrace new and mature understanding of ourselves and life. I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with complicated but interesting people who are addressing individual, relationship, life, and spiritual issues.
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I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California, specializing in individual and group therapy. I have over 20 years of experience providing services to adults and adolescents including case management, individual and group therapy. I work with clients using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and other modalities to help them learn how to recognize and change unhealthy or painful patterns in their lives.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California, specializing in individual and group therapy. I have over 20 years of experience providing services to adults and adolescents including case management, individual and group therapy. I work with clients using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and other modalities to help them learn how to recognize and change unhealthy or painful patterns in their lives.
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Lori Pearring
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95624
I love my job! I naturally recognize and cultivate potential.
Relationships are tough. I can help you de-escalate conflict, rebuild trust and safety. You can learn to repair and forgive past hurts and stop your negative patterns. Let me help you be a safe haven for each other. Emotion Focused Therapy, a research-based approach, has clinically proven to help 7 out of 10 couples! As a Certified Primal Question coach, I use a tool that my clients say "accelerates therapy".
I love my job! I naturally recognize and cultivate potential.
Relationships are tough. I can help you de-escalate conflict, rebuild trust and safety. You can learn to repair and forgive past hurts and stop your negative patterns. Let me help you be a safe haven for each other. Emotion Focused Therapy, a research-based approach, has clinically proven to help 7 out of 10 couples! As a Certified Primal Question coach, I use a tool that my clients say "accelerates therapy".
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As a therapist, Isabel is proactive, transparent, and honest. Currently, she is working towards certification in sex therapy and has completed her certification as a sex addiction therapist. She utilizes an integrative approach tailored to individual client’s needs. Her reflective therapeutic style emphasizes the unique strengths of individuals and their ability to create change. In Isabel’s career, she has experience working in inpatient, forensic, school based, and community outpatient settings. Isabel’s work also includes the supervision and training of MA and doctorate level clinicians. She is a CAMFT certified supervisor.
As a therapist, Isabel is proactive, transparent, and honest. Currently, she is working towards certification in sex therapy and has completed her certification as a sex addiction therapist. She utilizes an integrative approach tailored to individual client’s needs. Her reflective therapeutic style emphasizes the unique strengths of individuals and their ability to create change. In Isabel’s career, she has experience working in inpatient, forensic, school based, and community outpatient settings. Isabel’s work also includes the supervision and training of MA and doctorate level clinicians. She is a CAMFT certified supervisor.
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My job is not to “fix” you but to support you in uncovering your authentic self.
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.
My job is not to “fix” you but to support you in uncovering your authentic self.
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.
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Career Counseling is also a strength because of my theology/psychology-based masters training combined with my BS in business from CSUS and 30+ years owning a small business.
I have been providing Individual, couples and family Christian Counseling at Creekside Christian Church since 2012. My masters in counseling is from Western Seminary. My goal is a comfortable, discrete environment that leads to increased awareness for you. I aim to make this discovery pleasant & rewarding. My hope is that the circumstances you're facing will motivate you to try my counseling process so it can be an uplifting impactful hour out of your week. I am confident the process will gain you new understandings that will motivate you to explore, understand and intimately improve this challenging season you are facing.
Career Counseling is also a strength because of my theology/psychology-based masters training combined with my BS in business from CSUS and 30+ years owning a small business.
I have been providing Individual, couples and family Christian Counseling at Creekside Christian Church since 2012. My masters in counseling is from Western Seminary. My goal is a comfortable, discrete environment that leads to increased awareness for you. I aim to make this discovery pleasant & rewarding. My hope is that the circumstances you're facing will motivate you to try my counseling process so it can be an uplifting impactful hour out of your week. I am confident the process will gain you new understandings that will motivate you to explore, understand and intimately improve this challenging season you are facing.
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Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have spent my entire 30-year career focused on mental health and well-being, working as a corporate executive, clinician, trainer, and consultant. I am currently completing my doctorate in clinical psychology, with a dissertation focused on loneliness and social connection. My focus is on providing supportive, compassionate, and effective care to those struggling with mental health distress.
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have spent my entire 30-year career focused on mental health and well-being, working as a corporate executive, clinician, trainer, and consultant. I am currently completing my doctorate in clinical psychology, with a dissertation focused on loneliness and social connection. My focus is on providing supportive, compassionate, and effective care to those struggling with mental health distress.
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Practice also provides career & guidance counseling, life coaching and peer-mentoring services for adolescents.
As a clinician I have over 20yrs. of experience serving adults, couples, families and adolescents in the Greater Sacramento Area. Practice provides culturally diverse psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, families and couples. Serving clients experiencing depression, trauma, grief and loss; as well as life coaching.
Practice also provides career & guidance counseling, life coaching and peer-mentoring services for adolescents.
As a clinician I have over 20yrs. of experience serving adults, couples, families and adolescents in the Greater Sacramento Area. Practice provides culturally diverse psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, families and couples. Serving clients experiencing depression, trauma, grief and loss; as well as life coaching.
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Hello, my name is Bethany and I believe psychotherapy requires finding the right match. I work with adults, couples, and families with adult children. I utilize treatment modalities that assist with mood, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, parenting challenges, life transitions, codependency, guilt and shame, trauma, addiction, divorce, chronic illness and/or pain, and career stagnation. I've had success with clients who are ready to do the work of self improvement and eager to understand why they may feel stuck. Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing and growth. What are your goals?
Hello, my name is Bethany and I believe psychotherapy requires finding the right match. I work with adults, couples, and families with adult children. I utilize treatment modalities that assist with mood, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, parenting challenges, life transitions, codependency, guilt and shame, trauma, addiction, divorce, chronic illness and/or pain, and career stagnation. I've had success with clients who are ready to do the work of self improvement and eager to understand why they may feel stuck. Congratulations on taking the first step toward healing and growth. What are your goals?
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Michael Beckner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Waitlist for new clients
I have many years experience successfully helping individuals, couples and families deal with difficulties in their relationships, family life, education and careers. While I do not push faith on you in anyway, I attempt to utilize your personal faith to assist you in integrating and improving your life according to your personal values and goals. I especially love working with couples, teens and families and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs with you to develop an action plan to address your personal concerns.
I have many years experience successfully helping individuals, couples and families deal with difficulties in their relationships, family life, education and careers. While I do not push faith on you in anyway, I attempt to utilize your personal faith to assist you in integrating and improving your life according to your personal values and goals. I especially love working with couples, teens and families and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs with you to develop an action plan to address your personal concerns.
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Hi, I'm Sharon! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about making strong human connections creating a safe place for growth and change. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. It is my belief in life we are ever-changing while often faced with difficulties and the ability to overcome. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself.
Hi, I'm Sharon! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about making strong human connections creating a safe place for growth and change. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. It is my belief in life we are ever-changing while often faced with difficulties and the ability to overcome. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself.
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I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are in a cycle of pain within themselves, with each other, or with the family system they subside in. Individuals looking to break this cycle and find freedom and move towards healthier living are welcome to join me in meeting their goals. Couples who are looking to leave this cycle and cleave towards their partners can work together in counseling in tandem with me to support developing a stronger bond with each other built on a foundation of mutual respect and trust. For families, I enjoy looking to strengthen the bonds within the family and rebuild the structure of the fa
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are in a cycle of pain within themselves, with each other, or with the family system they subside in. Individuals looking to break this cycle and find freedom and move towards healthier living are welcome to join me in meeting their goals. Couples who are looking to leave this cycle and cleave towards their partners can work together in counseling in tandem with me to support developing a stronger bond with each other built on a foundation of mutual respect and trust. For families, I enjoy looking to strengthen the bonds within the family and rebuild the structure of the fa
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I have an eclectic approach to therapy, working with my clients within the time and space that they are in while providing guidance and empathetic listening. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who need to reduce their angst and increase their enjoyment of life, themselves, and one another. I work with clients one-on-one or as a couple. My specialty is couples; however, I enjoy doing individual self-development work as well as behavior and crisis management. Working to ensure individuals fully maximize their individual potential. I believe communication is the base for a full, intimate, and engaging relationship.
I have an eclectic approach to therapy, working with my clients within the time and space that they are in while providing guidance and empathetic listening. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who need to reduce their angst and increase their enjoyment of life, themselves, and one another. I work with clients one-on-one or as a couple. My specialty is couples; however, I enjoy doing individual self-development work as well as behavior and crisis management. Working to ensure individuals fully maximize their individual potential. I believe communication is the base for a full, intimate, and engaging relationship.
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My name is Socorro A. Ancheta-Goodacre and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 30 years of experience based in the Fresno area. I work with adolescents, adults and married couples and families. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Focus Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to provide people with the skills and knowledge to heal and cope with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and life's transition.
My name is Socorro A. Ancheta-Goodacre and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 30 years of experience based in the Fresno area. I work with adolescents, adults and married couples and families. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Focus Therapy, and Internal Family Systems to provide people with the skills and knowledge to heal and cope with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and life's transition.
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Margot Charkow-Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95758 (Online Only)
During our lives we all need a place where we feel safe, comfortable, and supported to help us give direction to the lives we aspire to. Sometimes that is realizing that we need to seek help from a third-party, non-judgmental professional to help build the tools and confidence to get there. If you need help making changes in your life, big or small, this can be a great place to start. We will work on what you want to feel more of and what you want to feel less of.
During our lives we all need a place where we feel safe, comfortable, and supported to help us give direction to the lives we aspire to. Sometimes that is realizing that we need to seek help from a third-party, non-judgmental professional to help build the tools and confidence to get there. If you need help making changes in your life, big or small, this can be a great place to start. We will work on what you want to feel more of and what you want to feel less of.
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My commitment to providing quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families has greatly influenced my approach to therapy. I utilize an integrative influenced by Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Dialectical Behavioral Theory (DBT), Attachment Theory, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (TF-CBT). These areas of research help us to understand how stress and trauma impact our brains and lives in ways that may go unnoticed.
My commitment to providing quality mental health services to individuals, couples, and families has greatly influenced my approach to therapy. I utilize an integrative influenced by Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), Dialectical Behavioral Theory (DBT), Attachment Theory, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (TF-CBT). These areas of research help us to understand how stress and trauma impact our brains and lives in ways that may go unnoticed.
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My name is Lauren Kirk Murry and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) working with clients via telehealth in California. I work with individuals and families from a collaborative humanistic perspective, specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use/addiction, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ matters, challenging life transitions, relationship concerns, pre/postnatal support, and trauma.
My name is Lauren Kirk Murry and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) working with clients via telehealth in California. I work with individuals and families from a collaborative humanistic perspective, specializing in issues such as anxiety, depression, substance use/addiction, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ matters, challenging life transitions, relationship concerns, pre/postnatal support, and trauma.
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Cynthia M Pereira
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95624 (Online Only)
Are you finding it difficult to balance life as a mother? Feeling trapped or fear that you're failing as a mom? You are not alone. I am here to walk alongside you and help you cope with the load of motherhood. Whether it's working through self-acceptance, postpartum issues, emotion regulation, or basic day-to-day stressors. Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy or postpartum, I am here to support you. And as a mom, I can relate on a personal level.
Are you finding it difficult to balance life as a mother? Feeling trapped or fear that you're failing as a mom? You are not alone. I am here to walk alongside you and help you cope with the load of motherhood. Whether it's working through self-acceptance, postpartum issues, emotion regulation, or basic day-to-day stressors. Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety and depression during pregnancy or postpartum, I am here to support you. And as a mom, I can relate on a personal level.
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I enjoy working with a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment difficulties, grief & loss, chronic mental health concerns, trauma, and general life dissatisfaction. As a clinician, I practice from an integrative, evidence-based, collaborative care approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based, and solution-focused therapy.
I enjoy working with a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment difficulties, grief & loss, chronic mental health concerns, trauma, and general life dissatisfaction. As a clinician, I practice from an integrative, evidence-based, collaborative care approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based, and solution-focused therapy.
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At the Heart's goal is to bridge the gap and to help heal our community, families and individuals. All members of our community need respect and acceptance. Our staff provides a non-judgmental, caring environment for clients to get the support and encouragement they need when they need it the most. At the Heart is a low cost counseling center in Elk Grove that provides affordable counseling and education for our community. At the Heart provides services based on a sliding scale ranging from $25-$80 determined by household income and services needed. We have in-person, telehealth, day, evening and Saturday availability.
At the Heart's goal is to bridge the gap and to help heal our community, families and individuals. All members of our community need respect and acceptance. Our staff provides a non-judgmental, caring environment for clients to get the support and encouragement they need when they need it the most. At the Heart is a low cost counseling center in Elk Grove that provides affordable counseling and education for our community. At the Heart provides services based on a sliding scale ranging from $25-$80 determined by household income and services needed. We have in-person, telehealth, day, evening and Saturday availability.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.