Promoting empowerment and confidence while enhancing emotional intelligence

Psychotherapy • Emotional Intelligence • Consultation Services

In Person • Virtual Sessions

Services

Individual

One-on-one sessions where you learn to not let your past or hurts impede you current and future: explore personal challenges, emotions, and goals.

Benefits: Provides a safe space for self-discovery, emotional healing, and personal growth. Helps build coping skills, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.

Family

Therapy that involves working with the entire family unit to address relational dynamics, improve communication, and resolve conflicts.

Benefits: Strengthens family bonds, improves understanding between family members, and creates healthier home environments.

Child therapy

Therapy for children to help them express emotions, cope with life changes, and address behavioral or developmental concerns in a child-friendly way.

Benefits: Builds emotional resilience, improves coping mechanisms, supports social skills development, and provides a safe outlet for expression.

Couples

Commitment, communication, intimacy, compromise, and respect are essential for relationships to thrive. Therapy sessions designed to help couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their relationship.

Benefits: Enhances mutual understanding, resolves misunderstandings, fosters emotional intimacy, and provides tools to navigate relationship challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A structured, goal-oriented therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Benefits: Reduces symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, enhances problem-solving skills, and promotes healthier thinking and behavior.

Crisis management

Short-term, intensive support for individuals experiencing a crisis, such as a sudden loss, mental health emergency, or acute stress.

Benefits: Offers immediate relief, provides coping strategies during overwhelming situations, and helps individuals regain a sense of control and stability.

Trauma

One-on-one sessions where you learn to not Specialized therapy focused on healing emotional and psychological wounds from past trauma, including abuse, accidents, and significant loss.

Benefits: Helps process and release trauma, reduces feelings of anxiety and helplessness, and promotes resilience and recovery.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

A therapy technique used to help people process and heal from trauma and distressing memories by using guided eye movements.

Benefits: Accelerates recovery from trauma, reduces the emotional charge of painful memories, and helps individuals regain emotional stability and peace.

Emotional intelligence (EQ)

Therapy focused on developing emotional intelligence by enhancing self-awareness, empathy, conflict resolution, and social skills.

Benefits: Improves emotional regulation, strengthens interpersonal relationships, boosts decision-making, and fosters a greater sense of personal and professional fulfillment.

Office couch

Rates

    • $225 - Initial session 

    • $200 - 50 mins

    • $225 - 50 mins

    • $250 - 90 mins

  • $250 - 90 mins

    • $225 - 50 mins

    • $250 - 90 mins

    • $225 - 50 mins

    • $250 - 90 mins

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    Licensed since 2000

    License #LMFT37419

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    35 years of experience

    Psychotherapy and consulting 

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    Trauma Specialist

    Trained in EMDR and CBT

Consultation

Management Consultation

Management consultation provides expert guidance to leaders and organizations, helping them enhance operational efficiency, improve team dynamics, and achieve strategic goals. This service focuses on identifying challenges, developing tailored solutions, and fostering sustainable growth.

Industrial/ Organizational Psychology

Applying psychological principles to improve workplace performance, employee well-being, and organizational effectiveness through evidence-based strategies in areas like talent management, leadership, and workplace culture.

Corporate Consultation

Provide strategic guidance to businesses, helping them improve organizational efficiency, enhance leadership, and foster a positive workplace culture. By addressing key challenges and offering tailored solutions I support companies in achieving their goals, optimizing operations, and driving long-term success.

Speaking Engagements

With over 15 years of experience delivering customized content, I have presented at both international and U.S. conferences. Additionally, I have provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for various corporations and agencies, including PG&E, offering tailored support to enhance employee well-being and organizational performance.

FAQ

  • I accept insurance from Anthem Bluecross and Blueshield as well as single case agreements with insurances based on policy.

  • Book a session and I will contact you to set up a short phone call before our session. The first 1-2 sessions are spent moving through an assessment, setting goals, and creating a treatment plan.

  • Getting to know you and your story is an important part of the therapeutic process. In our first few sessions, I will get to know your history from childhood as well as gain an understanding of what struggles you are currently facing. We do this to connect the dots and see how the past is impacting the present.

  • If you are unable to keep your appointment, please contact me as soon as possible to cancel or reschedule your session. I have a 48-hour late cancellation policy. That means that if you do not attend your scheduled therapy session, and have not notified me within 48 hours of the appointment, you will be charged the full cost of the session. 

    Prior to your first appointment, a credit card will be required to reserve your session. This card will be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Forms

Introduction Form

Permission to Treat

Release of Information

Sony Nathaniel, LMFT

My philosophy is all about balance—finding joy in each moment while blending work, family, fun, and spirituality. In my practice, I focus on helping you live in the present, appreciate life’s blessings, and work toward meaningful goals with care and compassion. My approach is interactive, engaging, and sprinkled with humor, making the process both effective and enjoyable.

I specialize in various therapeutic practices, including individual, family, and couples therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), emotional intelligence, and consulting. These evidence-based approaches help me support clients in processing past experiences, navigating current challenges, and building skills for personal and professional growth.

I earned my degrees from Sacramento State University and the University of the Pacific, specializing in counseling psychology and marriage and family therapy. For over 35 years, I’ve been passionate about creating a supportive space where clients can develop the tools to live happier, healthier lives.

As an immigrant who came to the U.S. as a child, I learned the beauty of blending different cultures and perspectives. These experiences shape my understanding and compassion, which I bring into every session.

I truly believe in your ability to heal, grow, and thrive. Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths, build resilience, and create the life you envision. I look forward to being part of your journey!

Get in Touch

Do you have questions or want to learn more?

I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit for each other.