OUR COUNSELORS…
have experience in treating a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety,A addiction, stress, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, crisis management and trauma recovery. Read their bios and specialties below and find the right help for you. Our counselors provide their contact info so you can reach out directly.
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Barbara FielD
LICENSED Marriage and Family TherapIST
CERTIFIED ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR
I am passionate about helping people build a new life. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I have been a Chemical Dependency Counselor since graduating from American River College in 2000 with an AA degree in Chemical Dependency Studies. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from William Jessup University in 2009 and my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Western Seminary in 2013. I specialize in Couples in Recovery, Trauma and Addiction, having been trained in both EMDR and Brainspotting. LMFT#101020, CATC, M-RAS, CSC #F1006180846,
916-207-3111 (text ok) / bfield1434@comcast.net
AVAILABLE LOCATION: Fair Oaks
Karen Anderson
Licensed marriage and family therapist
Everyone has a story. Some stories are happy and times of celebration, while others are disappointing and filled with grief. How is life defining you so far? We are intended to live life to the fullest. I believe therapy can be a positive and enriching experience for anyone. Through the development of a safe and trusting relationship, we can begin the journey of reaching goals, finding meaning, healing, growth, and ultimately experiencing wholeness. Making the first call takes courage, I am here to support.
I work compassionately with adult individuals, families, and couples, I have a lengthy background in ministry, education, and mentoring and offer an array of support areas for clientele including family issues, marriage, grief & loss, life changes, divorce, crisis, decision-making, generalized anxiety, depression, and Christian Counseling (when requested).
Having been married since 1990 and raising three children of my own, I have combined extensive ministry and life experience with formal education. I hold a Bachelor of Science of Psychology from University of the Cumberlands and I hold a Master's of Counseling Psychology from National University. MA LMFT#145009
(916)280-1302 (text & vm only) / karenandersonmft@gmail.com
Available location: Fair Oaks and Elk Grove
PETER WONG
licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
The life that we live can be difficult, confusing, frustrating, and hard. As an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, it is a privilege to work alongside you to provide the support and/or guidance needed to walk you through life’s journey in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. I am passionate about helping people who are suffering and hurting. I utilize an integrative style by merging both my clinical training and seminary training within my therapy process, however any individual not seeking this style will obtain my utmost respect and understanding to their world view. I believe that each individual needs to be considered as a whole and the therapy process should be tailored to their individual needs and personal circumstances.
I have experience working in an adult psychiatric health facility, Christian and non–Christian counseling agencies. I have worked with individuals of all ages, couples, and families in crisis, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, grief, depression and other stressors life may bring.
I have completed my Master of Arts degree in Marriage & Family Therapy at Western Seminary. I am trained in IMAGO therapy and a certified Prepare Enrich facilitator. I also volunteer for the Sacramento Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps as the mental health professional within their Health & Wellness Team; to provide mental health support to the members, volunteers, and staff. LMFT #145324
916-243-0568 (Text & Voicemail ok) / pwong.psychotherapy@gmail.com
Webpage: peterwongtherapy.com
AVAILABLE LOCATION: FAIR OAKS
maurice geddis
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
My ideal client is any person(s) having a desire to be a better person(s) today than yesterday. I have extensive background working with men, women, teenagers, families, college-based students, and professional athletes desiring therapeutic intervention in areas but not limited to anxiety, grief and loss processing, marriage counseling, chemical dependency, athletic consulting, depression, career counseling, student success coaching, anger management, and group counseling interventions. I provide a host of therapeutic modalities from Cognitive/Behavioral, family systems, psychodynamic, interpersonal communication, attachment theories to Brainspotting & mindfulness regulation, codependency, esteem/ character building, life development dynamics and Christian counseling. My specialty is providing a empathetic therapeutic alliance with my clientele. I believe that my clients are their greatest experts, whereby they allow me to journey with them personally as support. Client feedback has revealed that I have a very calm demeanor and attune well to the needs of others. I have garnered a broad experience base, including law enforcement/ legal expertise; chemical dependency counseling; licensed ministry experience; an ex-collegiate football player with professional try-out experience and a life-long athlete. I'm a divorcee and a father of two boys (youngest deceased at age 23). LMFT #146427
916-806-7567 (text ok) / thesportsguytherapist@gmail.com
Available location: Davis, Fair Oaks, main office (fair oaks)
REV. DAVID SILVA HOWELL
Associate MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPist
With a background in ministry (MDiv) and end-of-life & other chaplaincies, I offer a unique, but broad spectrum of care: Couples and individual counseling, support in life and career changes, caregiver fatigue, grief support, trauma and crisis, dependency, veteran support, adoption, and multicultural considerations. Born in Sacramento and the son of a pilot, my travels and ministry took my family and me to the Caribbean to a very diverse environment and congregation. Also, I have an adopted son in connection to mission journeys to Central America. Over the years, I spiritually counseled many couples for marriage. I am a sojourner who has experienced the numerous “waves of life.” Associate MFT# 130718
(916)834-2545 (voicemail and text only) / sac76@live.com
AVAILABLE LOCATION: FAIR OAKS AND DAVIS
LAURA HILEMAN
ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
It has been my life-long passion to help others, as I have been through my own personal journey of healing and overcoming through many seasons in my life. I enjoy walking alongside my clients as they process their journeys, helping them to gain a better understanding of themselves and build skills in areas where they feel stuck. I believe that building trust and connection in our therapeutic relationship is essential. I have been told that I make people feel comfortable very quickly and that I am easy to talk to.
My counseling style is to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where you feel seen and cared about unconditionally. Part of my role is helping to point out insights and themes that I hear from you as we go. I want to provide you with empathy, advocacy, and reflection to help you identify what may be at the heart of your symptoms. This can often be a larger issue or pattern that can lead to problems in multiple areas of your life. I also believe that certain life events and relationships, whether past or present, can affect your current feelings, relationships, and choices.
My goal is that through this process, you and I will collaborate to form your goals for therapy, as I seek to help you progress in the next step of your own path.
Through multiple years of experience serving in leadership, ministry, mentoring, and education, I have had the joy of being able to walk side by side with many people on their paths of healing and growth. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Sacramento State University, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology/MFT Track from Santa Clara University. My areas of interest include working with clients to help them through seasons of anxiety, depression, self-exploration, attachment, trauma, relationship issues, singleness, career and life calling, and spirituality (when requested). I treat a variety of issues and I am currently interested in seeing adults. I offer telehealth as well as in-person counseling in Fair Oaks. Associate MFT #135688.
(279) 888-3792 / laurahileman.powerandhope@gmail.com
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Fair Oaks and Telehealth
LUCAS FULLER
marriage and family therapy TRAINEE
Life's journey can be filled with obstacles, both big and small. As a Trainee Marriage and Family Therapist, I aim to be a companion on this journey, helping individuals navigate these challenges and reach their goals of growth and fulfillment.
I grew up in Placerville, CA, and am glad to still be a part of the community that helped shape me into the person I am. In my free time, I enjoy engaging in physical activities such as sports and exercise, as well as spending time in nature, which I find rejuvenating and grounding.
I believe that making small adjustments in our lives can lead to the most miraculous changes. Sometimes, all it takes is a little help to propel us forward. I take an empathic approach to therapy where I want my clients to be heard and understood as they go through this process.
My areas of interest include working with teens and young adults who have anxiety, depression, or are adjusting to life’s big changes. The world throws many things our way, but we do not have to battle them alone. I view therapy as a team effort, where we collaborate to find solutions and make progress towards a happier and healthier life. There are some challenges that do not have to be faced alone.
(530)906-3872 (TEXT OK)/ Lucasfullertherapy@gmail.com
AVAILABLE LOCATION: FAIR OAKS
Kristina Albright
marriage and family therapy TRAINEE
I am a lifelong resident of Elk Grove. I have been married for 25 years and have three teen and young adult children. After retiring from a career as a first responder, I felt the call to continue impacting those in the community by seeking a second career in counseling. It takes a tremendous amount of courage for someone to allow another person to hear their deepest struggles. My greatest desire is to provide an environment of acceptance and support where my clients can be authentic.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, I help my clients gain greater insight into themselves and assist them in developing coping strategies to overcome challenges. I am interested in working with clients from every background who are struggling with stress, grief, loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or anything else that keeps them from feeling like the best version of themselves. To sit with someone in their hardest times is an honor and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to provide support and guidance when they reach out for help. I am passionate about serving others, especially first responders, front line workers and those suffering from the effects of trauma. As a founding Peer Support Team Member of a local first responder non-profit organization, I have seen the healing that occurs and how hope can grow, even in the face of unbearable pain. In addition to my work with first responders, I have been involved in women’s ministry for more than 15 years and served in numerous capacities with youth ministry from infant care through high school.
916-385-3357 (voicemail and text ok) / kalbrightmft@gmail.com
Available locations: Fair Oaks
Olivia WINGATE
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee
Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
Are you feeling stuck and not sure where to turn? Do you long for a life that is rich with meaning, in line with your values, and filled with satisfying relationships? There is tremendous vulnerability and courage in reaching out for help. Therapy can help clients gain insight and the tools necessary to move through pain and cultivate a flourishing life. I view clients as the expert on their experiences and it is my privilege to journey alongside you and offer support. I draw from evidence based practices that allow me to tailor therapy to a client's unique needs. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, families, and groups. I received my bachelors of science in Human Development from the University of California, Davis because of my interest in the unique challenges and gifts of each stage of life. Thereafter, I worked in a specialized memory care unit and various health care settings. My areas of interest include Gottman Method couples therapy, premarital counseling, anxiety and depression related disorders, processing grief and loss, and working with adolescents and young adults in seasons of transition. I am a certified SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts) premarital counseling facilitator and I have recent experience working with children and adolescents in a school mental health setting.
707-371-6219 (Text okay) / oliviawingatecounseling@gmail.com
Available locations: Davis, Fair Oaks
Jennifer Armitage
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST TRAINEE
Life will give you lemons and my job is to help you make it into lemonade. I approach therapy with an attitude that therapy shouldn’t come full of shame and blame. My hope is to make everyone feel comfortable and accepted as we go through the growth and change it takes to thrive.
In counseling, I apply various approaches most appropriate for my clients and their goals. These may include CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Art Therapy as well. In reality, what I provide is helping people (from children to entire families) thrive from where they are. Families work as their own organism, so coming together to learn how everyone can support and communicate effectively and healthily with each other, is a beautiful (even if sometimes messy) process.
A bit about me personally, I am a divorced mom of two kids. One of my children is a cancer survivor, and the other is a survivor of those effects. Being a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is a second career for me. I spent the first half of my career working in nonprofit program management and social work. As a MFT trainee, I use my education, life and therapeutic experience to support my clients however they need to grow.
(916) 546-5088 / hello@jenarmitage.com
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Fair Oaks
josh hall
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
I have served as a pastor for nearly 25 years, most recently as the former Lead Pastor of Fair Oaks Church. I have a lot of experience working with men, women, teens, families, and couples through issues of grief and loss, anxiety, depression, spiritual struggles, feeling stuck, relationship challenges, leadership, work issues, and dealing with change. I am passionate about helping my clients work through challenges to become the best version of themselves, and to see them flourishing in all areas of life. I did my undergraduate work in Psychology at the University of California Berkeley (Go Bears!) completed a Masters in Counseling at Western Seminary, and an M.Div. from Bethel Seminary. AMFT #145444| Supervised by Linda Carlos, LMFT #27723