Consultation & Programs: Strategic Psychological Consultation and Support Groups
Non-clinical support, consultation, and free psychoeducation to help you gain clarity, skills, and direction.
What I Offer Through Consultation & Programs
Through Consultation & Programs, I offer non-clinical services that use psychological science to support clarity, decision-making, and stabilization without starting formal therapy. This hub brings together strategic psychological consultation, free nationwide psychoeducation groups, and an optional specialized psychological evaluation so you can choose the level of support that fits your current needs.
These services are advisory and educational in nature. They are designed for individuals, professionals, and communities who want grounded insight, skills, and perspective, while keeping clear boundaries between consultation, psychoeducation, and clinical treatment.
At a Glance: Non-Clinical Support and Learning
Offerings: Strategic psychological consultation, free psychoeducation groups, optional specialized psychological evaluation, and custom sessions for communities or organizations
Format: Secure online video nationwide and worldwide; limited in-person consultation by request in the Sacramento and Folsom area
Scope: Advisory and educational services with no diagnosis, no therapy record, and no insurance billing
Who I serve: Leaders, clearance-sensitive professionals, veterans and first responders, recently laid off employees, immigrants and refugees, and communities facing stress, uncertainty, or sudden change
Fees: Strategic consultation from $450 per 60 to 75 minute session; psychoeducation groups free; specialized evaluation and custom programs quoted individually, self-pay only
Start: Schedule a free 15 minute consultation or join a free group that matches your current situation
Strategic Psychological Consultation (Nationwide & Worldwide)
I offer strategic psychological consultation as a non-clinical service that provides objective insight and decision support for high-stakes decisions, ethical or values-based dilemmas, and complex personal or professional crossroads. We clarify context, values, and psychological dynamics, then translate that understanding into concrete strategies you can implement right away.
Strategic consultation can be a good fit if you:
Need a confidential, psychologically informed sounding board outside of workplace or agency channels
Hold a high-responsibility, public-facing, or security-cleared role and want guidance without creating a therapy record
Are navigating a transition, conflict, or dilemma and want structured tools to think clearly and act in line with your values
Free Psychoeducation Groups (Nationwide)
I also offer free, non-clinical psychoeducation groups that focus on education, grounding skills, and community connection, not trauma processing or therapy. These live, online groups are open nationwide and tailored to emerging community needs such as layoffs, immigration-related stress, or sudden disruptions in safety and stability.
In these groups, you can expect:
Clear explanations of stress and trauma reactions and how they show up in the body and nervous system
ACT-informed coping tools, grounding practices, and values-based strategies for navigating uncertainty
A supportive environment where you can learn alongside others at your own comfort level, with no pressure to share details
Current offerings include groups for immigrants navigating fear and community stress and for those impacted by layoffs, with the option to request custom sessions for your community or organization.
Who These Services Are For
Consultation & Programs may be a good fit if you are:
A leader, executive, or decision-maker who wants psychological insight to support complex choices and organizational challenges
A federal, intelligence, law-enforcement, or public-facing professional who needs a private space to think through dilemmas, stressors, or next steps
A veteran or first responder navigating transition, identity shifts, or high-pressure decisions that extend beyond traditional treatment needs
An immigrant, refugee, or community member facing raids, displacement, or policy-related uncertainty and seeking stabilizing skills and education
A recently laid off employee or professional facing sudden change in structure, identity, and motivation
A community, faith, or grassroots group looking for a tailored psychoeducation session to help members cope with stress and change
How Consultation & Programs Relate to Therapy
Consultation and psychoeducation are not substitutes for psychotherapy, crisis intervention, or emergency care. They are designed to offer insight, skills, and strategic support, while therapy focuses on clinical treatment, diagnosis, and longer-term healing.
I provide clinical therapy only to clients located in California and Virginia. If it becomes clear during consultation or group participation that therapy or another form of clinical care would better meet your needs, I will say so, and I can help you explore options, including therapy with me in CA or VA or referrals in your local area.
How to Get Started
Choose your path:
Decide whether you are most drawn to individual strategic consultation, a free psychoeducation group, or an evaluation-supported approach.
Schedule or register
Book a free 15 minute consultation if you want help clarifying the best option
Or join a free group that reflects what you are currently facing
Engage in the session
Bring your questions, context, and goals. We will focus on practical tools, psychological insight, and next steps that fit your situation.
Plan your next step
You can follow up with additional consultations, request a specialized evaluation, continue attending free groups, or explore clinical therapy if you live in California or Virginia.
If you are unsure where to begin, start with a free 15 minute consultation so we can decide together which consultation or program will serve you best right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Therapy is clinical care that includes diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing mental health support. I provide therapy only to clients located in California and Virginia. Consultation is non-clinical, advisory, and educational. It offers psychological insight, strategy, and guidance without diagnosis, treatment plans, or medical records.
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Anyone in the United States or internationally can schedule a non-clinical consultation. This includes leaders, federal and clearance-sensitive professionals, first responders, immigrants and refugees, and individuals navigating complex decisions or transitions.
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Consultation can help with decision-making, ethical or values-based dilemmas, high-stakes transitions, professional role clarity, stress under pressure, identity shifts, and situations where you need objective psychological insight without beginning therapy.
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Yes. Consultation is self-pay only, with no insurance involvement, no diagnostic records, and no reports shared with employers, agencies, or third parties. You receive a private, reflective space to think, plan, and gain clarity.
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These groups focus on education and grounding skills. You’ll learn how stress affects the body and mind, how ACT-based tools support coping and resilience, and how to anchor yourself during transitions like layoffs or immigration-related stress. Participation is optional, and you never need to share personal details.
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No. Free psychoeducation groups and strategic psychological consultation are available nationwide and worldwide. Only clinical therapy is limited to California and Virginia due to licensure laws.
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This optional add-on provides deeper clarity about personality traits, coping patterns, leadership tendencies, and decision-making under pressure. It includes a structured interview, brief screeners, and a personality measure such as the MMPI-3. It is non-clinical and not used for forensic, court, employment, or clearance decisions.
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If you’re unsure whether you need consultation, a free group, or therapy, start with a free 15-minute consultation. Together we can clarify your goals and determine which option best matches your needs and location.
Have more questions? Visit my frequently asked questions about online trauma therapy page.