Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Folsom, CA
At Avesta Therapy, we are dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, and families. As a doctoral-level licensed therapist with extensive clinical experience, I specialize in creating tailored interventions that address complex challenges including anxiety, ADHD, relationship conflicts, and mood disorders. My background includes pioneering crisis mental health programs, developing continuing education frameworks accredited by CAMFT, and integrating research-backed methodologies like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and paradoxical interventions.With a focus on session-level outcomes and therapeutic innovation, we help clients achieve lasting transformation by identifying how problems persist and introducing targeted solutions. Our telehealth services combine flexibility with scientific rigor, ensuring accessible care for residents across the Sacramento Valley. Through decades of combined clinical practice and academic contributions, we maintain a commitment to ethical excellence, client empowerment, and measurable progress in every therapeutic relationship.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
ADHD Assessment
Continuing Education
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We are a doctoral-level licensed therapist with expertise in evidence-based interventions
- Our personalized approach addresses complex challenges like ADHD and relationship conflicts
- We offer CAMFT-accredited continuing education programs for mental health professionals
- Telehealth ADHD assessments combine flexibility with scientific rigor
- Focus on session-level outcomes ensures measurable progress in therapy
Associations and certifications
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and relationship difficulties through personalized interventions. Clients receive tailored treatment plans that may incorporate paradoxical strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and evidence-based frameworks. Sessions focus on creating measurable progress by identifying how problems persist and introducing targeted solutions to improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.
Couples Therapy
Specialized couples therapy utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional bonds. Sessions focus on breaking negative interaction cycles, healing from betrayal, and creating secure attachments. Our approach helps 70-95% of couples achieve significant relationship improvements through structured interventions that promote lasting connection and mutual understanding.
ADHD Assessment
Comprehensive ADHD assessments include multiple evaluation options from preliminary screenings to full diagnostic workups. Our process combines standardized tools like ASRS, QBCheck, and CAARS2 with clinical interviews to provide actionable insights. Assessments help determine appropriate treatment paths, support accommodation requests, and offer clear guidance for managing ADHD symptoms in academic, professional, and personal contexts.
Continuing Education
Accredited continuing education programs provide mental health professionals with advanced clinical skills in suicide risk management, crisis intervention, and paradoxical therapy techniques. Workshops integrate research findings with practical applications, offering participants evidence-based strategies for improving client outcomes and addressing complex mental health challenges in diverse clinical settings.
Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions address behavioral issues, communication breakdowns, and relational conflicts through systemic interventions. Our approach helps families develop healthier interaction patterns, resolve intergenerational challenges, and support members experiencing mental health concerns. Treatment combines group sessions with individual work to create comprehensive solutions for improving family dynamics and overall household functioning.
People
David Rogers
Licensed Therapist
Dr. David Rogers is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctoral degree in Couple and Family Therapy. He specializes in evidence-based mental health interventions, ADHD assessments, and continuing education programs. With extensive experience in crisis management and therapeutic innovation, he creates personalized treatment plans that emphasize measurable outcomes and lasting positive change.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, ADHD assessments, and continuing education programs for mental health professionals.
How does your ADHD assessment process work?
Our assessments use multiple evaluation options including preliminary screenings, computerized testing (QBCheck/CAARS2), and comprehensive evaluations with clinical interviews to provide actionable insights.
Are therapy sessions available online?
Yes, all services are currently offered through secure telehealth platforms for clients located in California.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online questionnaire or call 916-794-4862 to begin the process. We'll schedule your consultation within three business days.
Do you accept insurance?
We don't accept insurance directly but can provide superbills for potential reimbursement. Payment is required upfront for all services.
What makes your approach different from other therapists?
Our method focuses on identifying how problems persist rather than just their causes, using evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs and measurable outcomes.
