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At Emerge, we provide supportive therapy for teens facing anxiety, depression, school stress, family conflict, and more. Our compassionate approach helps adolescents build coping skills, emotional resilience, and confidence to navigate life’s challenges. Family Therapy Supporting families through connection, communication, and healing. At Emerge, we offer family therapy for families navigating conflict, life transitions, stress, or relationship challenges at home. Our therapists create a supportive space where family members can feel heard, strengthen understanding, and build healthier ways of relating. Contact Now Who This Is For Family therapy may be helpful for families experiencing: Ongoing conflict or communication struggles Parenting challenges or stress at home Major transitions (divorce, blending families, moving) Behavioral or emotional concerns in children or teens Grief, trauma, or stressful life events Strained relationships between family members Desire to improve connection and understanding Our Approach At Emerge, we understand that families are complex systems, when one person is struggling, it often impacts the entire family dynamic. Family therapy provides a supportive space to explore challenges together, improve communication, and strengthen relationships within the home. Our therapists work with families to foster empathy, understanding, and healthier patterns of interaction. Sessions are designed to help each family member feel heard and respected, while building tools that support long-term connection and stability. In family therapy, we may focus on: Improving communication and reducing conflict Strengthening family relationships and emotional connection Supporting parents and caregivers with effective strategies Navigating life transitions and family stressors Creating healthier boundaries, roles, and expectations Helping families work together through difficult experiences Our goal is to help families feel more connected, supported, and equipped to move forward together. Contact Now Family Therapy FAQ Who participates in family therapy? Family therapy may include parents, children, teens, caregivers, or other important family members, depending on the concerns and goals. Will sessions focus on one person as the problem? No. Family therapy is not about blame; it’s about understanding patterns, improving dynamics, and supporting the family as a whole. What issues can family therapy help with? Family therapy can support conflict, parenting stress, emotional or behavioral concerns, trauma, grief, transitions, and relationship repair.

Meet Valencia Jewell, MA, ACSW. Specializes in: Anxiety and depression, stress and burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, identity development, coping skills, mind–body connection, children and adolescents, young adults and adults, LGBTQ+ affirming care, BIPOC-affirming therapy, postpartum mental health, and trauma-informed support. Valencia Jewell Associate Clinical Social Worker, #127266 Supervised by Lawrence Shweky, MA, LCSW Individual and Group Therapy Children, Adolescents, Adults Current Group Offerings: 1st-3rd Grade 4th-6th Grade 8th-9th Grade César Chávez Parent Group Specializations coping skills, anxiety and depression, stress and burnout, self-esteem, life transitions, identity development, children and adolescents, emerging adults, parent support and coaching, LGBTQ+ affirming care, BIPOC-affirming therapy, trauma-informed support Additional Certifications & Training Credentials Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) #127266Certified Yoga Instructor RYT-200 Education & Training Master of Social Work, Pacific Oaks College Clinical training in individual, group, and play therapy Experience supporting youth, adults, and families across diverse communities Background in educational equity programs, mindfulness, and social justice View More Profiles CONTACT NOW FEES & INSURANCE Is your child struggling with stress, anxiety, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed? When a child is feeling stressed or anxious, it can be really hard for them to understand what’s happening inside or explain it to others. Many of the children I work with feel overwhelmed by big emotions and aren’t sure what to do with them. In our work together, I focus on creating a space where children feel safe, supported, and understood. We take things at their pace to help them recognize their feelings, calm their bodies, and build confidence in managing emotions as they come up. About Valencia Valencia (she/her) is an Associate Clinical Social Worker with a background working to achieve educational opportunities and equity for underserved communities, social justice, and mental wellness. As a therapist, she has worked with kids, adolescents, adults, and seniors in one-on-one therapy, groups, and workshops. Valencia earned her Master’s in Social Work from Pacific Oaks College and completed over 1000 hours in her practicum at Therapeutic Play Foundation. Valencia has worked with distressed kids, post-partum Women of Color, Hispanic, Black, and LGBTQ+ youth. Her past professional efforts range from facilitating state and federal educational opportunity programs to teaching yoga and mindfulness. Valencia loves being a trusted resource for young people as they navigate decisions, pressures, and questions. Valencia utilizes a range of psychotherapy modalities including talk therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, family systems, mind/body connection, psychodynamic and interpersonal therapies. With warmth, humor, and appreciation, Valencia aims to help clients see their unique strengths and develop new pathways. Together Valencia and her clients strengthen self-identity, deepen coping skills and awareness, and work to lessen symptoms of self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion. CONTACT NOW ສິ່ງທີ່ຂ້ອຍມັກ ကျွန်တော့်ရဲ. ດົນຕີ - Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys ຮູບເງົາ - ຈຸດປະສົງຂອງ ໝາ, ໜັງ Paradiso ການສະແດງ - ສີ ດຳ, ສິ່ງແປກ ກິລາ - ບານບ້ວງ, ຂີ່ສະກີ, ລົດຖີບ ເກມ - Clash Royale, NBA2K ອາຫານ - ສິ່ງໃດເຜັດແລະ ໝາກ ນາວ ຄວາມສຸກຄວາມຜິດ - ຊາ Boba “We've all got stardust in our bones.” - Ben Harper

EMERGE offers Parent Groups and Coaching to support parents in navigating the challenges of raising children. Our services provide practical guidance, connection, and strategies for handling parenting issues, including screen addiction, perfectionism, and blending parenting styles. Parent Groups Raising children can be challenging, overwhelming, and deeply rewarding; often all at once. Parents are constantly learning, adjusting, and doing their best with the tools they have. Our parent groups are designed to offer support, practical guidance, and a sense of connection so you don’t have to navigate parenting alone. To help, we offer several services: Find support, build skills, and navigate parenting with confidence. Join Now Parent Coaching EMERGE offers coaching designed to empower parents by helping them identify their parenting goals, develop skills and effectively address challenging parenting issues. Different from therapy, coaching focuses on working only with parents and offering more direct feedback and problem-solving. It can range from a single session consult to an ongoing coaching relationship throughout the parenting years. For more information, contact us . The following trainings for parents were conducted for the DJUSD Parent Empowerment Program and can be accessed via the DJUSD website (link below). Parent Training SCREEN ADDICTIONS DJUSD Parent Empowerment Program December 2024 For many children and teens, screen use can mimic patterns of drug addiction and create difficulties associated with addictions, such as lying, stealing, pleading, threatening and erupting in anger. When parents attempt to limit screen use, they may face enormous challenges with no easy answers. This PEP Talk discussed the growing prevalence of screen addictions and strategies parents can use to address these issues and live more harmoniously. Watch PERFECTIONISM IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS DJUSD Parent Empowerment Program October 2024 Perfectionism can be a force for success and achievement, but it can also lead to high stress levels, strained relationships and burnout. Characterized by unrealistic standards and harsh inner criticism, perfectionism contributes to many psychological conditions, including depression, anxiety, self-harm and eating disorders. Often starting in childhood, perfectionism appears to be on the rise in the United States. This workshop covered what perfectionism is, how it can sabatoge success and what parents can do to help their perfectionistic children. Watch BLENDING MODERN AND TRADITIONAL PARENTING DJUSD Parent Empowerment Program May 2024 Modern parenting is a relatively recent development that is marked by a child-centered, emotion-focused and process-oriented approach. Traditional parenting has a long legacy and is family-centered, behavior-focused and responsibility-oriented. This workshop explored the benefits and challenges of both approaches and discuss strategies for blending these two styles of parenting. Watch

EMERGE offers a variety of adult therapy groups for personal growth, support, and connection. Whether you're navigating stress, relationships, or seeking community, our groups provide a safe space to share, learn new skills, and build meaningful relationships with others. ADULT GROUPS We offer a range of groups for adults that provide support, connection, and opportunities for personal growth. Each group creates a welcoming space to share experiences, learn new skills, and build meaningful relationships with others. Whether you’re navigating stress, wanting to improve relationships, or looking for a sense of community, there’s a group here for you. Interpersonal Process Group Led by Lawrence/ Martha Build stronger connections, improve communication, and feel more confident in relationships. Read More Relationships & Sexuality Led by Lawrence A supportive space to explore intimacy, identity, and healthy relationships with guidance and care. Read More Men's Group Led by Lawrence Connect with other men, build emotional resilience, and grow in a space that feels safe and real. Read More GROUP THERAPY INFORMATION What is Group Psychotherapy? https://www.agpa.org/home/developing-healthy-communities/what-is-group-psychotherapy- Group Therapy is as Effective as Individual Therapy, and More Efficient https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/03/continuing-education-group-therapy Why Group Therapy Worked https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/11/why-group-therapy-worked/ Keys to Great Group Therapy https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/04/group-therapy

Join EMERGE’s Emerging Adult Groups for young adults (18-29) navigating life transitions. Build coping skills, explore new identities, and connect with others in a supportive space guided by licensed therapists. Navigate school, work, relationships, and more with confidence. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GROUP The Next Chapter: High School Seniors Support Group, starts this January. Senior year is full of change, excitement, and big decisions. This group gives 12th graders a supportive space to connect, share experiences, and prepare for the next chapter. High School Senior Therapy Group A supportive space for high school seniors navigating one of life’s biggest transitions. Starting in January, this group offers 12th graders a place to connect, share experiences, and prepare for graduation, independence, and the next chapter of life in a supportive and welcoming environment. Fees vary. Reduced fees are available. Medi-Cal accepted JOIN NOW Meet the group therapist, Lawrence Shweky View his full profile here GROUP AGREEMENT The Group Agreement is an important part of the therapeutic work. Members must agree to a few conditions in order to work effectively together and benefit from the group. The full agreement is below: DOWNLOAD GROUP THERAPY INFORMATION What is Group Psychotherapy? https://www.agpa.org/home/developing-healthy-communities/what-is-group-psychotherapy- Group Therapy is as Effective as Individual Therapy, and More Efficient https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/03/continuing-education-group-therapy Why Group Therapy Worked https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/08/11/why-group-therapy-worked/ Keys to Great Group Therapy https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/04/group-therapy

EMERGE provides resources for mental health professionals, offering access to organizations, materials, and our Yolo-Solano Therapists Listserv. We are members of several national and international associations, including the American Group Psychotherapy Association and the International OCD Foundation. Sacramento Group Psychotherapy Society We are forming a local group psychotherapy society for the Sacramento Region. The group will be a local affiliate of the American Group Psychotherapy Association. If you would like to get involved in start up activities, please contact us . EMERGE is also highly active in the American Group Psychotherapy Association. If you would like to learn more, please visit www.AGPA.org

Meet Katrina Comaroto, MA, AMFT. Specializes in: adolescents, adults, families, emotional regulation, social and emotional learning, relationship challenges, identity development, school-related stress, personal growth, integrative and holistic therapy, creative expression, mind-body connection. Katrina Comaroto Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Individual and Group Therapy Adolescents and Adults Current Group Offerings: no current groups Specializations Adolescents, adults, families, emotional regulation, social and emotional learning, relationship challenges, identity development, school-related stress, personal growth, integrative and holistic therapy, creative expression, mind-body connection Additional Certifications & Training Adolescent, adult, and family therapy School-based mental health counseling Practicum training at Bay Area Community Resources Social and emotional learning support Classroom teaching experience Integrative, mind–body–informed therapy Creative and expressive approaches View More Profiles CONTACT NOW FEES & INSURANCE Do your emotions ever feel overwhelming or hard to manage? When emotions start to feel overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to turn or how to make sense of what’s coming up. Many people I work with feel stuck in big feelings that affect school, relationships, or daily life. In our work together, we focus on slowing things down and understanding what your emotions are trying to tell you. I help you build skills to manage stress, express yourself more clearly, and feel more in control of your reactions. My goal is to support you in developing confidence and emotional tools that make life feel more manageable and balanced. About Katrina Katrina (she/her) is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT # 14086) that has a background in both education and psychology. Katrina has a broad range of experience which includes adolescent, adult and family therapy, social and emotional learning, as well as classroom teaching. She completed her practicum at Bay Area Community Resources where she trained in adolescent and family therapy at Davidson Middle School in San Rafael. Along with her professional experience, she has a deep belief in the power and wisdom of the mind and body. Katrina uses an integrative approach that draws from many different schools of thought and incorporates art and other forms of creative expression in her work. Katrina believes that support from a therapist can be helpful in addressing life's challenges and in thinking differently about ourselves and our relationship with others. Katrina holds a B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Sociology from UC Davis, and a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Integral Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies. CONTACT NOW ສິ່ງທີ່ຂ້ອຍມັກ ကျွန်တော့်ရဲ. ດົນຕີ - Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys ຮູບເງົາ - ຈຸດປະສົງຂອງ ໝາ, ໜັງ Paradiso ການສະແດງ - ສີ ດຳ, ສິ່ງແປກ ກິລາ - ບານບ້ວງ, ຂີ່ສະກີ, ລົດຖີບ ເກມ - Clash Royale, NBA2K ອາຫານ - ສິ່ງໃດເຜັດແລະ ໝາກ ນາວ ຄວາມສຸກຄວາມຜິດ - ຊາ Boba "People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner. I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds." - Carl Rogers

Our mission is to expand the availability and quality of social, emotional and psychological services for adolescents and young adults through an integrated, youth- friendly, community-oriented approach.     OUR STORY OUR HISTORY EMERGE was founded on 2017 by Lawrence Shweky after 25 years of working with and on behalf of young people in a variety of settings. We started with a small team and small office Oak Avenue and have expanded slowly since then. In its ten years, EMERGE has helped over 1,000 young clients and their families navigate the complex challenges of life in a rapidly changing world. While we cannot meet the needs of all young people, our goal is to be a light to those nearby and hope that spreads far and wide 2017 FOUNDED EMERGE was founded on Oak Avenue with a small team and big dreams 10+ YEARS OF IMPACT Over 1,000 young clients and families supported through life's challenges LOOKING AHEAD WITH HOPE Continuing to grow, innovate and be a light for youth and our community.

EMERGE embraces the inherent value of diversity, equity and inclusion.  We welcome and appreciate all orientations, genders, colors, sizes, abilities, religions, cultures, family configurations and political beliefs.   EMBRACING DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION EMERGE embraces the inherent value of diversity, equity and inclusion . We welcome and appreciate all orientations, genders, colors, sizes, abilities, religions, cultures, family configurations and political beliefs. We acknowledge the historical legacy of racism and exclusion in our society and are committed to engaging, collaborating and innovating to increase access for marginalized populations.

Trauma-informed, somatic therapy for teens, young adults, and couples exploring identity, anxiety, relationships, and authentic self-expression. amber also offers Brainspotting. amber rutledge Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #147831 Supervised by Lawrence Shweky, MA, LCSW Individual, Group and Couples Therapist Adolescents, Adults, Couples Current Group Offerings: Dungeons and Dragons Specializations Identity and belonging, dreams and nightmares, somatic psychology, brainspotting, anxiety, emotional challenges, relationship concerns, self-esteem, trauma-informed therapy, personal growth, teens and young adults, couples, LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse clients, supporting BIPOC communities Additional Certifications & Training Credentials Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) California BBS #147831Education & Training M.A. in Somatic Psychology, California Institute of Integral StudiesBrainSpotting Phase 1 & Phase 2 Clinical Traineeship, Center for Somatic Psychology (San Francisco) View More Profiles CONTACT NOW FEES & INSURANCE Are you questioning who you are, how you feel, or where you belong? It can be hard to make sense of your feelings or trust where you fit, especially when parts of who you are haven’t always been fully seen or supported. Many people I work with carry self-doubt, pressures, or confusion shaped by experiences that left little room for authenticity. In our work together, you don’t need to have everything figured out or explain yourself. We move at a pace that feels right for you by paying attention to your emotions, internal narrative, and what’s happening in your body. My goal is to help you feel more grounded in yourself, more confident in your choices, and more at home in who you are. About amber amber (amber/any pronouns) is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#147831) that specializes in working with teens, young adults, and couples. As a mixed-race, gender-creative, and queer therapist, amber is deeply committed to providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care. With a passion for supporting young folx as well as queer, trans, and BIPOC communities, amber provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental container to explore identity, embodiment, emotional challenges, and personal growth. amber has a Master of Arts in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and completed their traineeship at the Center for Somatic Psychology in San Francisco. amber’s therapeutic approach is relational, consent-based, and somatic. By incorporating frameworks from liberation-based, somatic, and transpersonal psychologies, amber helps clients (re)connect with their authenticity, sovereignty, and personal agency. CONTACT NOW ສິ່ງທີ່ຂ້ອຍມັກ ကျွန်တော့်ရဲ. ດົນຕີ - Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys ຮູບເງົາ - ຈຸດປະສົງຂອງ ໝາ, ໜັງ Paradiso ການສະແດງ - ສີ ດຳ, ສິ່ງແປກ ກິລາ - ບານບ້ວງ, ຂີ່ສະກີ, ລົດຖີບ ເກມ - Clash Royale, NBA2K ອາຫານ - ສິ່ງໃດເຜັດແລະ ໝາກ ນາວ ຄວາມສຸກຄວາມຜິດ - ຊາ Boba "To be truly visionary we have to root our imagination in our concrete reality while simultaneously imagining possibilities beyond that reality.” – bell hooks