“When we are no longer able to change a situation, 
we are challenged to change ourselves."   
   ​– Viktor Frankl
Welcome
My name is Denise Berkes Sanchez.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Sacramento, California.

Due to CoVid all sessions will be remote therefore, as long as you reside in and are physically in California at the time of your session, distance will not pose any significant problems.

You are trying to find a therapist

You might be currently scouring the internet looking for a psychotherapist/counselor. You might be getting frustrated or discouraged, I want you to know I've been there myself.

There are issues going on in your life that are too intense to go at on your own.
You know it's time to get some help but having to find a therapist can feel like another ordeal. You don't need additional distress.
You want to find a person you can trust and listen to you without you feeling judged.
You want a therapist that will really listen while you explore your thoughts,.
You might want a person that will challenge you when you need to be challenged but support you when you need it.
You want help as you create and work toward achieving personal goals.

​Don't be afraid to ask questions when looking for a therapist. For therapists, your success and growth is our goal so whatever you need, just ask.

Specialty areas of experience

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Issues related to Chronic Pain
  • Issues related to being a "Caretaker"
  • Issues related to Physical Disability and/or illness
  • Issues related to having a family member with severe mental illness
  • Issues related to working in the “helping professions” **
  • Bullying/Harassment (school or workplace)
  • Past Trauma​​
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Currently I work with individual clients doing online therapy but I can work with families as needed. 

Please take a look around to find out more about both what I do and about psychotherapy.

**Helping professions refers to any health and/or safety
​field. There are hundreds of jobs that could apply.