Trauma Therapy in Sacramento: ACT-Led Online Care for PTSD & Anxiety
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for adults across the Sacramento Metro area, including secure online sessions anywhere in California and private in-person sessions in Folsom by appointment. If trauma, chronic stress, or painful relationship patterns have started to shape your days, I help you build steadier emotional footing and move forward at a pace that feels manageable.
My approach is ACT-led (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), which means we focus on practical skills for working with difficult thoughts, body sensations, and memories, while also reconnecting you with what matters most to you. You do not have to feel ready to tell every detail of your story to start therapy. We can begin with stabilization, clarity, and small steps that reduce avoidance and expand your life.
Who I Support: Sacramento Trauma Therapy Clients
I work with adults across the Sacramento region who want a thoughtful, structured approach to healing. Many people I support are high-functioning on the outside, but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck inside.
Common situations I help with include:
State government and public-sector professionals balancing high stakes, responsibility, and privacy needs
Law enforcement, fire, EMS, and healthcare teams coping with cumulative exposure, grief, and moral stress
Caregivers and parents managing chronic stress, burnout, and emotional depletion
People impacted by wildfire and smoke seasons and other disaster-related stress and anxiety
Adults experiencing PTSD or complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep disruption, or emotional shutdown
Adults navigating attachment injuries such as anxious or avoidant patterns, conflict cycles, or fear of closeness
Veterans and military families who want skills-based, ACT-led support that respects their lived experience
Not sure if this fits? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and I will help you decide.
Cities and Neighborhoods I Serve
I’m fully online and can meet with you anywhere in California. In the Sacramento area, I frequently work with people in:
Folsom and El Dorado Hills: Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Empire Ranch, Broadstone, and nearby neighborhoods
Sacramento and East Sacramento: Sacramento, Midtown, Downtown, East Sacramento (East Sac), and West Sacramento
Roseville, Rocklin, and Granite Bay: Roseville, Rocklin, Granite Bay, and surrounding communities
Elk Grove and South County: Elk Grove, Laguna, and nearby South County areas
Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, and Carmichael: Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Orangevale, and Gold River
Davis and Woodland: Davis, Woodland, and nearby cities
Rancho Cordova and the American River corridor: Rancho Cordova, Gold River, and neighborhoods along the American River Parkway
How Trauma Can Show Up in Daily Life
Trauma is not only about what happened. It is also about how your mind and body learned to protect you afterward. You might notice:
Feeling on edge, easily startled, or unable to relax
Avoiding places, conversations, or emotions that feel too big
Numbing out, shutting down, or feeling detached from yourself or others
Sleep disruption, intrusive memories, or a constant sense of threat
Irritability, shame, or self-criticism that shows up fast and sticks around
Relationship patterns that feel repetitive, confusing, or hard to change
If these patterns are costing you sleep, connection, or peace, therapy can help you regain choice and stability.
My Approach: ACT-Led, Trauma-Informed Therapy
I use an ACT-led approach because it is practical, skills-based, and deeply respectful of your experience. In our work together, we build psychological flexibility, the capacity to respond to stress and trauma reactions with more choice and less autopilot.
What ACT Looks Like in Trauma Therapy
ACT helps you learn to:
Notice and unhook from painful thoughts without getting pulled into them
Make room for emotions and body sensations without being controlled by them
Reduce avoidance while staying within a pace that feels safe and sustainable
Clarify values, what matters most to you, and take steps toward that life
Strengthen self-compassion and rebuild trust in yourself over time
Stabilization First, Then Deeper Work
We can start with grounding, regulation, and day-to-day stability, then move into deeper processing as you are ready. The goal is not to push you faster than your nervous system can handle. The goal is steady progress that lasts.
Online Therapy Across California
Online therapy can be a strong fit if you want privacy, flexibility, or consistent support without the commute. I use a secure telehealth platform and tailor sessions so they feel focused and personal.
Online therapy may be especially helpful if you:
Travel, work long hours, or have unpredictable schedules
Prefer therapy from your own space
Want support that is not limited to one city or neighborhood
Are managing stress that makes leaving home feel difficult
If you are in Sacramento, Roseville, Elk Grove, Davis, or anywhere in California, you can start with a free 15-minute consultation.
In-Person Sessions in Folsom by Appointment
I offer a limited number of in-person sessions in Folsom by appointment. This option can be useful if you prefer meeting face-to-face or want a private setting outside your home.
If you are considering in-person sessions, we can discuss fit, scheduling, and what would feel most supportive during your consultation.
Why People Choose This Approach
Trauma therapy works best when it fits your life, your nervous system, and your values. Many people who come to me are not looking for generic talk therapy. They want care that is practical, respectful, and grounded in real experience.
ACT-Led, Not Just Talk Therapy
I lead with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) because it helps you change your relationship to trauma-related thoughts, emotions, and body sensations so they have less control over your life. You learn skills you can use in real moments, not just insight that stays in session. This approach is especially helpful if you feel stuck, avoidant, or overwhelmed by your internal experiences.
Stabilization First, Then Deeper Work
You do not have to relive every detail of your trauma to begin healing. We start with grounding, regulation, and day-to-day stability, then move into deeper processing when you feel ready. This paced approach supports lasting change without pushing your nervous system too fast.
Experience With High-Stress and High-Responsibility Roles
I spent over seven years as a psychologist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, providing trauma treatment for veterans and active-duty service members, including work with military sexual trauma and complex PTSD. I understand the realities of high-stakes roles, moral responsibility, and cumulative stress, and I bring that understanding into my work with public-sector professionals, first responders, and healthcare workers.
Insurance-Free, Privacy-Respecting Care
This is a self-pay, insurance-free practice. That means there is no automatic reporting to employers, agencies, or insurance databases. Sessions are confidential and HIPAA-protected. For many people in sensitive or high-responsibility positions, this structure provides an added layer of privacy and peace of mind.
Licensed in California and Virginia
I am licensed in both California and Virginia. If your work or life circumstances involve relocation between these states, care can often continue without interruption. This dual-state licensure also reflects the breadth of populations I have worked with over time.
What to Expect When You Start
A brief consultation We start with a free 15-minute consultation to clarify what you are looking for, answer questions, and determine fit.
A clear plan If we decide to work together, we identify what you want to be different and choose a focused plan that fits your goals, values, and current capacity.
Skills and forward movement You will learn practical tools you can use in real moments, not just in session. Over time, we work toward more stable regulation, stronger relationships, and more life guided by values instead of fear.
A Good Fit If You Are Looking For
Trauma-informed therapy that is structured, compassionate, and practical
An ACT-led approach that supports both coping and meaningful change
Therapy that respects privacy and professional responsibilities
Support for PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, and attachment-related patterns
Online therapy anywhere in California, with in-person sessions in Folsom by appointment
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are looking for trauma therapy in the Sacramento area and want an ACT-led approach, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. You do not have to do this alone, and you do not have to have everything figured out to begin.
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Yes. I provide secure online therapy for adults anywhere in California.
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I offer a limited number of in-person sessions in Folsom by appointment. Many Sacramento-area clients choose online sessions for convenience and privacy, and we can discuss what fits best for you.
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No. Many people seek trauma-informed therapy because they feel stuck, on edge, disconnected, or overwhelmed. We can talk about what you are experiencing and decide on the best next step.
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ACT helps you change your relationship to trauma-related thoughts, emotions, and body sensations so they have less control over your life. We build skills to reduce avoidance, increase psychological flexibility, and move toward what matters to you.
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Yes. I often work with people who carry significant responsibility and want therapy that is discreet, structured, and respectful of privacy needs.
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I commonly support PTSD and complex trauma, anxiety, mood symptoms, emotion regulation struggles, burnout, and attachment-related relationship patterns.
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The simplest first step is a free 15-minute consultation. We will clarify what you are looking for, answer questions, and decide whether working together makes sense.
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I am an out-of-network, self-pay practice. I do not bill insurance, which helps protect privacy and allows therapy to stay focused on your goals rather than diagnostic or coverage requirements.
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Yes. Because this is an insurance-free practice, there is no automatic reporting to employers, agencies, or security offices. Sessions are confidential and HIPAA-protected.
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Most clients start with weekly sessions. As things stabilize, some people shift to every other week. We decide together based on your needs and goals.
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It is common to feel unsure, especially if you have tried therapy before or learned to handle things on your own. The consultation is a low-pressure way to explore whether this approach feels like a good fit.
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Yes. Many clients are successful and capable on the outside but feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck internally. Therapy can help create more flexibility and ease beneath the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Visit my frequently asked questions about online trauma therapy page.