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Ministries
Counseling Services Staff
Our
staff is comprised of Christian therapists whose understandings and
actions are deeply informed by both psychology and the Christian faith.
Tim Dakin, MFT, Director
Private Practice, Fair Oaks
License #MFC 21311
Linda Carlos, MFT, Supervisor
Private Practice, Elk Grove
License #MFC 27723
Charlotte Fritz, MFTI
I
have been working as a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern since 2006
and have received extensive training in grief counseling, working with
both Kaiser Hospice and Sutter Hospital's Children's Bereavement Art
Group. I counsel individuals, couples, and families, specializing in
depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, parenting/coparenting,
children and youth with attachment issues, couples counseling focused on
gaining relationships skills, and Christian counseling/pre-marital
counseling. I also lead groups focused in grief counseling, relationship
enhancement, and skills for stepfamilies.
MFTI#55455
Luis Gonzalez, MFTI
I
am a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern and earned my Master of Arts
in Marriage and Family Therapy at Western Seminary in Sacramento. I have
worked with couples and individual clients seeking breakthroughs with
depression, posttraumatic stress, life transitions, grief and loss, and
spirituality. My desire is to provide a nonjudgmental, safe, and compassionate therapeutic relationship with each of my clients. I
served in the military for twenty-four years and can relate to some of
the challenges faced by today's military members and their families.
Se habla Espanol.
MFTI# 64835
Ed Halbach, MFT Trainee
I earned my BA in Music Performance at San Jose State University in 1982. I am completing my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy at Western Seminary, graduating in 2011. I have three years of clinical experience counseling teens, adults and families in Christian and non-Christian settings. I
have treated people with depression, anxiety, chemical and sexual
addictions, anger management issues, abuse, problem marriages and
parent-teen relationship difficulties. I am especially interested in marriage, teens, men's issues, and human performance (e.g. music, theater, sports, etc.).
Dezaree Finch, MFTI
I have been in the mental health field for 10 years providing counseling for teenagers, families, couples, and individuals in various settings. My specialties include Christian counseling, couples counseling, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, trauma, adults molested or abused as children, adults (male and female) in past domestic violence situations, and parenting challenges. I am a graduate of the River City School of Ministry and hold a Masters degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Law and Society. I offer low cost counseling and accept Victim Witness Compensation insurance as well as Veterans (CHAMPVA) insurance.
MFTI# 57508 |
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Community Counseling Services
Community Counseling Services (formerly known as Covenant Counseling Services) has been bringing hope and healing to individuals, couples and families in the Greater Sacramento Area since 1993.
Now located on the campus of Christ Community Church, we continue to provide low-cost therapy as our trainees and interns work toward licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists. All of our therapists are directly supervised by licensed therapists as required by law.
We are equipped to respond with care and vision to the myriad of needs
confronting individuals, couples and families.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Relationship growth and difficulties
- Parenting
- Depression and anxiety
- Divorce recovery
- Work stress
- Abuse recovery
- Premarital counseling
- Issues of faith
- Spiritual development
What is Christian Counseling and what can I expect?
Simply, professional Christian Counseling is rooted in a biblical worldview, acknowledging that men and women are made in God's image and intended to be in right relationship with God, themselves and one another. While we offer counseling that is rooted in a Christian world view, our commitment is to assist all seeking help. Those not seeking this approach can rest assured they will receive our utmost respect and sensitivity to their world view. We are committed to acceptance and respect of all of our clients.
Christian Counseling seeks to address the whole person - physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational - and understand fully how our fallen nature and the fallen world in which we live impacts every aspect of
who we are. In the counseling process, people seek and experience hope, healing and restoration applying biblical principles to their lives.
It is our conviction that the coupling of a Christian understanding of men and women with refined clinical and relational skills produce Christian therapists with a unique ability to help persons on their journeys to wholeness and salvation. It is our deepest desire to be ministers of God's grace and exhorters of God's ways.
Contact information:
Community Counseling Services
(916) 570-3199
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Offices are located on the Christ Community campus.
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FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions
What is psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy comes from combining the following two Greek words:
Psyche, which means soul or mind; and
Therapeuein, which means to nurse or to heal.
As you can see by the word origin, psychotherapy is treatment, or
care of the mind and soul. A psychotherapist is a professional who uses
a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques to help bring about healing
in the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of the person, couple, or
family experiencing distress or desiring growth.
What is the difference between psychotherapy and counseling?The
terms psychotherapy, therapy, and counseling are often used
interchangeably, and for many people the terms refer to the same process
to improve mental health. There are subtle differences usually
distinguished by the nature of the words: Counselor means Advisor, or
one who gives advice; Psychotherapist, as noted above, refers to one who
practices psychotherapy, which is treatment of the mind and soul.
The distinction involves the use of psychotherapeutic techniques.
While psychotherapists may utilize counseling techniques, not all
counselors (i.e. financial, spiritual or lay counselors) are licensed to
conduct psychotherapy. A psychotherapist, specifically a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(LMFT), or a Licensed Psychologist, is a practitioner of the healing
arts.
How do I know if I need psychotherapy?One of the biggest misconceptions is that psychotherapy is only
needed or useful for the mentally ill. Certainly, it is appropriate to
seek therapy during a time of stress or crisis; or when experiencing
symptoms such as depression or anxiety. However, it is also beneficial
to go to therapy when desiring a deeper understanding of ones self in
order to achieve a richer and more satisfying life. Psychotherapy can
be a vehicle used to transform yourself, your relationships, and your
life into the life you have always imagined, the life God meant for you
to have. Scripture tells us that Jesus came that we may have life and
have it to the full. (John 10:10)
There are many different reasons people seek the help of a competent
therapist. Some of the reasons are listed below:
. Desire for personal growth and development
. Life transitions such as launching children, or changing careers
. Feeling stuck emotionally, relationally, spiritually, or professionally. Repetitive unproductive behavior patterns
. Separation, divorce, or loss of a loved one
. Parenting difficulties and challenges with children
. Addictive behaviors
. Conflict in marital, family, or other relationships
. Relationship enhancement
. Stress and tension
. Fears and anxiety
. Symptoms of depression
. Coping with illness or pain
. Desire to actualize professional or personal dreams and goals
How long will therapy take?
The
length of therapy differs based on several factors including the nature
of the symptoms, how long the problem has been in place, and your
interest and commitment to your goals. Some people feel better after
only a few sessions and that is all they desire, others make a longer
commitment to the process in order to make deeper, long-lasting life
changes. You and your therapist will discuss your particular situation
and need, and you will be the one to decide how long your therapy lasts.
How much will therapy cost?
Therapy is an investment in your overall health and well-being.
Community Counseling Services is committed to keeping costs low. Our
fee for a 50-minute session is currently $50 and is 50% - 65% lower than
the current rate for professional therapy in the greater Sacramento
area. Couples' therapy sometimes involves an extended session (75
minutes) at 1 1/2 times the fee for individual therapy.
How often will I need to come to therapy?
Typically, you will meet with your therapist once a week for a
50-minute session. However, the frequency might increase or decrease
depending on the urgency, your desire to work toward your goals, and
your financial resources.
Who are the different mental health professionals who practice psychotherapy?
Marriage, Family and Child Therapist Interns (MFTI)
Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW)
Psychological Assistants
All of the above titles are used to identify mental health professionals (post-graduate) practicing therapy under supervision and within state licensing guidelines while they are obtaining their required clinical
experience toward licensure.
Licensed Therapists
Each of the following types of mental health professionals listed below is required to have a license within the state they practice. Depending on the specialty, each license requires a number of years of postgraduate education
and training beyond the four-year Bachelor's Degree. In addition, all of the license holders have obtained supervised practice and have passed state board licensing exams.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Marriage and Family Therapists are licensed mental health professionals specifically trained to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals, couples,families, and groups within the context of their relationships. As such, a Marriage and Family Therapist is a healing arts practitioner. LMFTs have obtained a Master of Arts degree or higher, obtained 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, and have passed the state board exams.
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Workers are mental health professionals trained to ensure the individual's well-being, prevent crises and to counsel individuals, families, and communities. LCSWs are healing arts practitioners
who have earned a Master of Arts degree or higher in Social Work, obtained 3200 hours of supervised clinical experience, and have passed state board exams.
Licensed Clinical Psychologists (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)
Licensed Clinical Psychologists have obtained a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) or Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree, completed 3000 hours of supervised clinical experience, and have taken and passed state board exams for Professional Practice in Psychology. In addition to conducting psychotherapy, clinical psychologists are trained in and often conduct psychological testing.
Psychiatrists (M.D.)
As licensed physicians, Psychiatrists are the only mental health
professionals able to prescribe medication. Psychiatrists have completed
general medical training as well as an internship and several years of
psychiatric residency. Some psychiatrists conduct psychotherapy, while
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