Business Details
Sacramento Psychotherapy & Couples Counseling Services
With over three decades of dedicated practice in Sacramento, California, my therapy services focus on empowering individuals, couples, and families to navigate personal challenges and psychological concerns. Drawing from an integrative approach that combines evidence-based methodologies, I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and addictive behaviors while fostering self-discovery and emotional resilience. As a Licensed Psychologist and Gottman Certified Therapist, I prioritize creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood and equipped to break harmful patterns.My practice emphasizes personalized care tailored to each client's unique history, whether addressing specific crises like infidelity recovery or exploring recurring life patterns. By blending compassion with practical feedback, I help clients cultivate healthier relationships, manage stress, and achieve lasting personal growth through both individual and couples counseling.
Services
Couples Counseling
Addiction Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Parenting Support
Pre-Marital Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Stress Management
Learning Disabilities Assessment
Financial Recovery Counseling
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience in Sacramento
- Gottman Certified Therapist for evidence-based couples counseling
- Specialized training in addiction recovery and special needs parenting
- Personalized treatment plans for individual and relationship growth
- Compassionate approach to anxiety, depression, and life transitions
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized Gottman Method therapy for couples facing relationship challenges. Helps improve communication, rebuild trust after infidelity, and strengthen emotional connections through research-backed techniques. Ideal for married, engaged, or committed partners seeking to enhance their relationship quality and resolve conflicts constructively.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive treatment program addressing addictive behaviors and recovery processes. Focuses on identifying underlying causes of addiction, developing coping strategies, and establishing sustainable recovery plans. Combines individual therapy with family systems approaches to support long-term behavioral change and emotional healing.
Anxiety Treatment
Evidence-based interventions for anxiety disorders and chronic stress. Utilizes cognitive-behavioral techniques to address excessive worry, panic attacks, and generalized anxiety. Teaches mindfulness practices and coping mechanisms to help clients regain control over anxious thoughts and physical symptoms affecting daily functioning.
Depression Therapy
Targeted treatment for depressive disorders using integrative therapeutic approaches. Addresses persistent sadness, loss of interest, and motivation issues through personalized therapy plans. Focuses on identifying contributing factors, challenging negative thought patterns, and implementing behavioral activation strategies for improved emotional well-being.
Parenting Support
Guidance for parents navigating child-rearing challenges and family dynamics. Specializes in supporting parents of children with special needs and addressing intergenerational relationship patterns. Provides tools for effective communication, behavior management, and creating nurturing home environments that promote healthy child development.
People
Wishnatzky, Tamar PHD
Licensed Psychologist & Gottman Certified Therapist
30+ year Sacramento-based therapist specializing in couples counseling and mental health treatment. Certified in Gottman Method therapy and experienced in addiction recovery, parenting support, and trauma-informed care. Combines clinical expertise with compassionate guidance to help clients achieve lasting personal growth.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual therapy, couples counseling using Gottman Method techniques, family therapy, and specialized treatment for anxiety, depression, and addiction recovery.
Are you currently accepting new clients?
My practice is currently full and I am unable to accept new clients at this time.
Do you work with LGBTQ+ couples?
Yes, I provide couples counseling for married, engaged, straight, gay, and lesbian couples in a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment.
What are your therapy session rates?
Please contact me directly for current session fees and payment arrangements as this information isn't specified in the provided text.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
While not explicitly mentioned in the text, I recommend contacting my office to inquire about telehealth therapy options and availability.
