Hello! ^_^ Welcome to my GoodTherapy Profile ^_^ Are you looking for a therapist who really gets you, who you can feel comfortable with, and really open up to? Some therapists are super stiff, rigid professionals who give very little of themselves in session. That's not me. I am very open, genuine, and personable in session and strive to make positive, meaningful relationships with my clients. People often comment that I am very friendly and approachable, and this tends to be something people respond well to in a therapist. I work with a wide variety of people in therapy but I primarily specialize in working with: -Couples -Teens -LGBTQ clients -Addiction -Sex positive, kink aware, and polyamory I sometimes tell people that I broadly specialize in working with anyone who is used to being or expects to be judged by others. If you've got anything going on in life that you feel like most people would judge or be weirded out by and you want someone safe and accepting to talk to, I'm the therapist for you! :-p

There are times in our lives where we are compelled to face things that not only take our breath away, but ask us to deal with, and confront, what often feels impossible. Reaching out when you are feeling vulnerable and confused is a hard thing to do, and, from my perspective, it takes a whole lot of guts and courage. I have been fortunate enough to work with people from all walks of life, in a wide array of settings. My experience has not only shaped who I am as a person, but has informed how I work with others. This is why I am passionate about an integrative, strengths-based approach to therapy. I focus on building strong relationships with the people I work with, and view my role as something like a traveling partner—someone to walk alongside of you and help you figure out what path is right for you. At the end of the day, I want to help you find a life that feels full—to help you get reconnected to you.

I work with my clients on gaining new perspectives, restoring balance, and increasing well-being in their lives. I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist (20 years) and also a certified yoga teacher and use a holistic, integrative approach to psychotherapy. With this holistic framework, I blend both traditional methods and mind-body work for those who are interested in this approach. I blend mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, positive psychology and health psychology tailored for individual needs. After reviewing a person's unique factors of past and present concerns, I incorporate mind-body awareness to increase their sense of well-being, decrease stress, and improve their confidence to handle life's challenges. I work with adolescents, women, and men who are going through a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, emotional eating, and relationship problems. A portion of my practice focuses on women's issues, health psychology, adjustment to college life, eating concerns, sleep issues, trauma, and cross-cultural issues. I also counsel those dealing with life transitions such as a break-up, new job, or loss of a loved one. In addition, I see those dealing with past trauma, post-partum anxiety & depression, fertility & pregnancy issues, adoption, and parenting. My work includes advanced training and experience with children, adolescents, and adults on mindfulness meditation and relaxation training.

There was a 2-3 year time period (almost 15 years ago) where I seriously thought my husband was trying to hurt me, or at least didn't love me! We had already been married, raised 4 children and even been in ministry for over 3 decades! Yet we didn't understand ourselves or each other well. My husband was going through some horrendous things as a pastor, and even though I wanted to support him, I wasn't helping! I didn't understand why my reaction was so strong to him and he didn't understand why his reaction was so strong to me! Not a good situation for either of us. Truth be told, we both saw each other's reactivity a lot more clearly than we saw our own! It scared me when my husband got so angry at his situation. I'd seen rage growing up and I was trying to convince him it wasn't all THAT bad! I didn't mean to, but I was invalidating his deep feelings of betrayal and anger. This was not a time to "Pump Sunshine!" He saw me turn from supportive wife to "aligning with his enemies". I didn't mean to, but that's what it felt like I did! I saw him as intentionally shooting holes in the bottom of our sinking boat, and I was already bailing water as fast as I could. I was trying to keep myself safe. Thank God I finally realized (it felt like I was giving up!) that I was NOT HELPING! I chose to be less "positive" and gave myself permission to just reflect back to him how terrible his situation was. I initially thought this would make things even worse!!!, but found that the more negative MY reflection was, the less negative HIS was. (It was a very tough situation!) This was what we needed! We were polarized. Like on a teeter totter, the more I tried to be positive the more negative he got. When I could move closer to the middle, he could also be less extreme and we could both still feel heard. We were both less reactive! What I know now is that my childhood need to feel safe, was being answered NO by his rage and I didn't know what to do with my fear! His highest emotional need, left over from his childhood, was triggered when I overlooked and minimized his dire situation. We were both unknowingly answering each other's highest emotional need with a HECK NO! We react to others who regularly push our buttons and forget to find out WHY those buttons are even there! I want to help you understand why you react and help put you back in the driver's seat of your life. Let's clarify your highest emotional need and help you take back your life! Let's identify the scramble you fall into to get your needs met, as well as your super-power, the relational gift you offer to the world. Our biggest PAIN can lead us to our life-giving PASSION! I naturally develop potential in others and get jazzed over incremental steps toward hope and healing. I can help you get unstuck! The world NEEDS who you were meant to be.

I believe people are essentially healthy. What we call "dis-ease" is our best attempt at getting our needs met in the face of difficult realities. I bring my personal life experience--77 years and going strong, married 40 years with 5 children and 17 grandchildren--combined with 50 plus years in practice, to help people be successful in their lives and their relationships.

You may already know where your struggles come from. You may have spent years trying to understand yourself, read the books, or even been in therapy before. And yet anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, or overwhelming emotional reactions continue to show up in ways that don't make sense. If that's where you find yourself, you're not alone, and it doesn't mean you've failed. I believe healing involves more than insight alone. Together, we'll slow things down enough to understand not only your story, but also how your nervous system, emotions, and protective patterns have learned to help you survive. My role isn't to tell you what's wrong with you. It's to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself while creating the conditions for lasting change. My approach is collaborative, relational, and thoughtfully paced. I integrate eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and depth-oriented therapy, adapting the process to your needs rather than following a rigid formula. Some sessions focus on understanding patterns, while others involve processing experiences that continue to affect you in the present. Throughout our work, I aim to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, curious, and fully yourself. Therapy doesn't require you to have everything figured out before you begin. Whether you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or simply feel like something isn't shifting despite your efforts, I'd be honored to help you explore what healing might look like for you.

Over the years I have kept what worked and thrown out what did not. I offer expressive art and sand tray work as well as verbal psychotherapy. I work with the whole person, including social, cultural, and environmental conditions that may be impacting their situation. I believe we must keep all levels of our health in balance, mental, emotional, spiritual, and psychological. We must take responsibility for our own health and wellness, leaving no stone unturned to be well. I do solution-focused work as well as long-term, in-depth psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am very supportive and direct rather than blank screen. I share anything I think a person might use to move forward in his or her life.

We help people struggling in their relationships recover, reconnect and rebuild so they can have exceptional marriages and partnerships filled with love and connection. Couples learn to break through communication blocks, resolve resentments, and get on the same page with parenting, sex or money struggles. At the same time we will work on increasing love, intimacy, and connection for a more loving relationship. You can expect your marriage or partnership to be great! We have completed advanced courses in couples counseling to get you to a solution faster. All of our therapists use the researched based Gottman Method approach. Life doesn't come with a manual. When you are looking for new tools and new ways to stop hurting, we would love to walk along side of you as a support and a guide. You can stop hurting and learn to make life easier. When you are aware of your thinking and have the ability to sort out what is true for you; confidence comes. When you learn to experience your emotions and express them in a way that is respectful to you and others; connection increases. When you have the power to choose your responses and behavior, there is a sense of personal power in your life. You can heal and improve your functioning to a level of true happiness and joy. Whether you are looking for personal help for anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, or healing from past abuse, you will find a loving, compassionate therapist who is on your side. We can work with you to provide relief from symptoms, emotional support, and coping mechanisms to help in the future. We help children and teens with a variety of issues including, divorce, two homes, sibling conflict, bullying, ADHD and behavior challenges. We help individuals and couples develop healthy relationships with themselves and each other. We love what we do and look forward to helping you. A good fit with your therapist is the start of successful counseling. Give us a call to see if we connect. We can provide a FREE 15 minute consultation so you have the right match.

Healing from trauma isn't something we're meant to do alone. When we feel safe enough to reconnect with our nervous system, especially with the support of an attuned therapist, therapy can be deeply powerful. I specialize with adults healing from PTSD, C-PTSD, childhood trauma, and attachment wounds. I also support survivors of sexual assault, toxic relationships, and those facing depression, anxiety, panic, or suicidal thoughts. Using trauma-based therapies like EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing. I help clients gently process painful memories and reconnect with their sense of safety, wholeness, and inner resilience. Therapy with me is relational. My priority is building safety and trust. I take the time to get to know you, bringing presence, compassion, attunement, and authenticity to our work. Together, we can take meaningful steps toward creating the life you envision and deserve. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation - I'd love to connect!

We are born in relationship, we grow in relationship, we are wounded in relationship, and we are healed in relationship. - Harville Hendrix, couples therapist Taking a step into the unknown can feel intimidating, but you are searching for a reason. It has been an honor to accompany my clients on their journey to seek their own truth and understanding, helping to restructure a life of emotional pain and confusion into an empowering experience that feels safe and full of hope. It is my belief that all emotional suffering can be relieved through loving and healthy relationships with ourselves and others. Providing a safe space for our emotional healing through psychotherapy can be one of the most beneficial ways we can engage in self care for ourselves and our relationships. I work with individual clients and couples collaboratively to heal wounds they have carried from their life experiences that have created unhealthy habits, thought processes and behaviors. By utilizing a variety of interventions including: neuropsychotherapy, narrative therapy, attachment based approaches, somatic modalities, internal family systems and EMDR; the work we engaged in is uniquely integrated allowing for a holistic experience. I use compassion, empathy, assertiveness and humor while in the room with my clients and I most enjoy working with individuals and couples who are looking to expand their awareness of self and enhance their overall wellbeing. I strive to use a culturally competent lens while practicing psychotherapy, as well as being inclusive of diversity when working with individuals and couples. I have worked in the field of mental health since 2012 in a variety of roles such as; working with at-risk populations locally and internationally, law enforcement and first responders, facilitating therapeutic services in correctional facilities, providing psychotherapy in community health settings and private practice.

If you’re searching for a space to explore your identities, learn how to manage life stressors, or equip yourself with tools to reach your goals, you’ve taken an important first step! I look forward to building that space with you and working together to create the life you want. My name is Kathryn Rabak, I use sheher pronouns, and I provide evidence-based and non-judgmental therapy that is tailored to your needs. My passion for helping others improve their lives through change, knowledge, and compassion is what drew me to the mental health field, and continues to be a thread that weaves through all aspects of my work. Feedback and collaboration are also key components of my practice, which are BDSM and kink, LGBTQIA+, and sex-positive. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to use narrative, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, feminist, and solution-focused therapeutic strategies in a culturally sensitive way that empowers you and meets you where you’re at, just as you are. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as their caregivers. I have experience working with people who have had struggles or concerns in the following areas since 2014: depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, self-injury, suicidal thoughts and feelings, academic performance, body image, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and sexuality, relational difficulties, and parenting. If you feel that we may be a good match and you’re ready to begin the next stage of your journey, give me a call at (916) 836-4099 or email me at krabaklcsw@gmail.com. My office is in Sacramento, CA, and I am currently providing both in-person or telehealth sessions.

My approach to helping started back in grade school, where friends consistently came to me with the struggles they didn't know how to handle. Unfortunately, I did not always have a solution, or one that would have been easy to accomplish. But as the years went by and I continued to listen, focus on my friend's experience, and try to understand how she (or he) was feeling, I began to realize that the experience of sharing the story with someone who truly cared would contribute to finding possible steps to take. From there, my friend could think more clearly and bounce ideas off of me, providing both of us with the opportunity to collaborate on those possible next steps. For me, these kinds of experiences helped to build the foundation of empathy, support, and focused attention that I give to those who share their stories with me. It is within this approach that I will meet you where you are and listen deeply to what you want to share and to support you with what you are not yet comfortable sharing. Building a trusting and safe space with you is crucial to our work together. I am here to walk with you, shoulder-to-shoulder, through this healing journey so that you are not facing your challenges alone. I have experienced the work of my own therapy. Once I understood that I was not alone in my struggle, I was able to call upon an inner strength that I had all but forgotten was inside of me. This "rediscovery" of my own internal strength, wisdom, and courage allowed me to move forward in ways I didn't know. Now, I am honored to be there for YOU. I will walk with you through this healing process until you decide you want to enjoy the walk on your own.