Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Sacramento
At Lions Heart Counseling, we specialize in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges, providing client-centered care since 2014. Our approach tailors counseling methods to individual needs, emphasizing respect for personal goals and the healing process. We focus on helping professionals and individuals affected by intergenerational trauma, offering a unique understanding of their struggles. Our team, led by James Meyer, LCSW, integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to address complex emotional patterns. We recognize the ambivalence inherent in change, honoring resistance as a gateway to intuitive growth.By exploring underlying reasons for stagnation, we guide clients toward transformative breakthroughs. Our practice extends to populations facing systemic disparities, providing reduced-rate sessions for those with histories of abuse, neglect, or poverty. We prioritize creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard and respected. Our expertise includes addressing communication issues, guilt, isolation, and caregiver burnout, among other challenges. Through structured therapeutic frameworks, we empower clients to confront cognitive distortions and develop mastery over distressing thoughts. Our commitment to reducing intergenerational suffering drives our mission to foster resilience and hope.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
CBT Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Mindfulness Classes
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapy tailored to individual needs
- Specialize in treating helping professionals and intergenerational trauma
- Provide reduced-rate sessions for eligible clients
- Led by James Meyer, LCSW with expertise in trauma recovery
- Integrate CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques for comprehensive care
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment combines evidence-based methods like CBT and mindfulness to address persistent worry, panic attacks, and stress-related symptoms. We explore root causes while teaching practical coping strategies for immediate relief. Clients learn to reframe negative thought patterns and develop resilience against future anxiety triggers.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma therapy helps clients process past experiences using techniques that honor their innate healing capacity. We address PTSD symptoms, intergenerational trauma, and complex emotional wounds through a compassionate, phased approach that prioritizes safety and empowerment.
CBT Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at Lions Heart focuses on identifying and restructuring distorted thinking patterns that contribute to emotional distress. Through structured exercises and collaborative exploration, clients develop practical tools to manage depression, anxiety, and self-limiting beliefs.
Depression Treatment
Our depression treatment integrates behavioral activation with cognitive restructuring to address persistent sadness, loss of interest, and motivation challenges. We help clients rebuild meaningful routines while challenging negative self-perceptions that maintain depressive cycles.
Mindfulness Classes
Guided mindfulness sessions teach present-moment awareness techniques to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation. Participants learn grounding practices that complement traditional therapy approaches for anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress management.
People
James Meyer
LCSW, Lead Counselor
James Meyer is a licensed clinical social worker with specialized expertise in trauma recovery and evidence-based therapies. He founded Lions Heart Counseling to provide compassionate care for helping professionals and individuals affected by intergenerational trauma.
Questions
What mental health services does Lions Heart Counseling offer?
We provide therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and intergenerational trauma using CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques.
How does Lions Heart Counseling tailor therapy to individual clients?
Our approach personalizes treatment plans to align with client goals, honoring resistance as part of the healing process while addressing cognitive distortions.
Are there reduced-rate sessions available?
Yes, we offer limited reduced-rate sessions for clients with histories of systemic trauma, abuse, or poverty.
What is the focus of your CBT approach?
Our CBT techniques identify cognitive distortions, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop strategies for managing distressing thoughts and emotions.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (844) 546-6788 to schedule a free 20-minute consultation and discuss your specific needs.
