Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Couples Counseling & Psychotherapy in Sacramento
With over 30 years of dedicated practice in Sacramento, California, I have established a therapy practice centered on compassionate, client-focused care. As a Licensed Psychologist and Gottman Certified Therapist, my approach integrates decades of clinical experience with evidence-based methodologies to address the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families. My work emphasizes creating safe, collaborative environments where clients can explore personal challenges, heal from past traumas, and build healthier relational dynamics. Specializing in couples counseling, addiction recovery, and mental health support, I prioritize understanding each client's distinct history and goals to foster meaningful growth.My practice welcomes diverse backgrounds and identities, offering tailored interventions for issues ranging from anxiety and depression to pre-marital preparation and parenting transitions. By combining Gottman Method techniques with personalized therapeutic strategies, I empower clients to achieve emotional balance, strengthen relationships, and cultivate lasting inner peace.
Services
Couples Counseling
Psychotherapy
Addiction Recovery
Family Therapy
Pre-Marital Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Parenting Support
Trauma Counseling
Learning Disabilities Assessment
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience in Sacramento
- Gottman Certified Therapist for evidence-based couples counseling
- Personalized treatment plans for individual and relational growth
- Specialized expertise in addiction recovery and trauma healing
- Inclusive practice welcoming diverse backgrounds and identities
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized Gottman Method therapy for couples facing communication breakdowns, infidelity, or emotional disconnection. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust, improving conflict resolution, and strengthening intimacy through research-backed techniques. Ideal for married, engaged, or committed partners seeking lasting relationship improvements.
Psychotherapy
Individual therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with compassionate support to help clients break destructive patterns and achieve emotional stability. Suitable for adults seeking personal growth or recovery from psychological challenges.
Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive treatment for individuals and couples affected by addictive behaviors. Focuses on identifying root causes, developing coping strategies, and rebuilding healthy relationships. Integrates financial recovery counseling for clients facing money-related addiction challenges.
Family Therapy
Therapeutic interventions for families navigating communication issues, parenting challenges, or intergenerational conflicts. Addresses special needs parenting and behavioral concerns in children while promoting collective healing and understanding across family members.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Structured sessions preparing couples for marriage through relationship skill-building and expectation alignment. Covers financial planning, conflict management, and intimacy development to establish strong foundations for long-term partnership success.
People
Wishnatzky, Tamar PHD
Licensed Psychologist, Gottman Certified Therapist
30+ year Sacramento-based therapist specializing in couples counseling, addiction recovery, and mental health. Gottman Certified with expertise in trauma healing and family dynamics. Committed to inclusive, client-centered care for diverse populations.
Questions
What types of counseling do you offer?
I provide couples counseling, individual psychotherapy, family therapy, addiction recovery support, and pre-marital counseling using evidence-based methods like the Gottman approach.
Are you currently accepting new clients?
My practice is currently full and I cannot accept new clients at this time.
Do you specialize in any particular therapeutic approaches?
I am a Gottman Certified Therapist specializing in relationship healing, with additional expertise in trauma recovery, financial counseling, and special needs parenting support.
What mental health issues do you treat?
I treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, eating disorders, and behavioral addictions through personalized therapy plans tailored to each client's needs.
