OUR COUNSELORS…
have experience in treating a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, 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. California MA LMFT#145009, Nevada #4877-R
916-340-5839 (text & vm only) / karenandersonmft@gmail.com
Available location: Elk Grove and Telehealth Statewide in California and Nevada
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
LAURA HILEMAN
Licensed Marriage & 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, and I want to help you build skills to work through these areas. 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 adults, children, and teens 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 adult 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 am also currently accepting children and teenage clients. I have worked for years as a School Mental Health Clinician, counseling children in schools ages 4 to 18 on issues of behavior, social skills, defiance, and emotion regulation.
I offer telehealth as well as in-person counseling in Fair Oaks. LMFT#149943
(279) 888-3792 / laurahileman.powerandhope@gmail.com
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Fair Oaks and Telehealth
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
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
Text/VM: 925-549-5350 / joshhallmft@gmail.com
Available locations: Fair Oaks and Fair Oaks Main
Cindy Dean
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Cindy Dean, a Marriage and Family Counselor Trainee with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, teens and adults in the field of education. My journey into the world of therapy began with my own life-changing experience in therapy which inspired
a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of life and find their inner strength. I believe that everyone has a unique story, and my goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. My style is supportive and interactive. With a background in cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic
therapies, I use a blend of techniques to help my clients explore their unique emotional and behavioral patterns, tap into their strengths, and develop adaptive tools for managing the challenges they may be facing.
Thank you for considering me as a part of your journey towards healing and growth. I look forward to walking alongside you and supporting you every step of the way.
TEXT/VM: (530) 231-8440 / cindy.dean.therapist@gmail.com
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Fair Oaks (and I also offer virtual sessions for clients statewide)
Steve Barrera
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Steve Barrera is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with over 10 years of experience as a pastor and educator for special needs students. Growing up in poverty, Steve has a deep understanding of resilience, the power of empathy, and the importance of building strong, supportive connections. With a multicultural background, Steve is passionate about working with diverse populations and creating a safe space where individuals from all walks of life can feel heard, respected, and understood.
As a therapist specializing in couples therapy, Steve works with couples to navigate their challenges, fostering healthier communication, emotional intimacy, and deeper connections. Additionally, Steve has a genuine love for working with adolescents, offering guidance and support to help them navigate the complexities of growing up, forming healthy relationships, and overcoming life's obstacles.
With a warm and empathetic approach, Steve strives to empower individuals, couples, and families to heal, grow, and build lasting relationships.