Business Details
Sacramento Couples Counseling & Psychotherapy
With over 30 years of experience in private practice, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families. As a Gottman Certified Therapist and Licensed Psychologist, I integrate cutting-edge research with personalized care to address complex relationship dynamics, mental health challenges, and life transitions. My practice combines Gottman Method Couples Therapy with specialized expertise in addiction recovery, financial counseling, and support for families with special needs children.I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where clients from all backgrounds can achieve emotional healing, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful connections through tailored therapeutic approaches.
Services
Couples Counseling
Addiction Recovery
ADHD Assessments
Family Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Pre-Marital Counseling
Financial Recovery Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of clinical experience in relationship and mental health therapy
- Our practice combines Gottman Method research with personalized therapeutic approaches
- Specialized expertise in addiction recovery and financial counseling for couples
- Certified in working with families raising children with special needs
- Committed to creating a diverse-friendly, inclusive therapeutic environment
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute
Services
Couples Counseling
Gottman Method-based couples therapy helps partners improve communication, rebuild trust after infidelity, and strengthen emotional connections. Our structured approach addresses conflict resolution, intimacy building, and shared goal setting for married, engaged, and long-term couples facing relationship challenges.
Addiction Recovery
Specialized therapy programs address chemical dependencies and behavioral addictions through evidence-based techniques. We help clients understand root causes, develop coping strategies, and rebuild relationships affected by addictive patterns while supporting long-term recovery and personal growth.
ADHD Assessments
Comprehensive diagnostic assessments identify attention deficit disorders in adults and children. Our process includes clinical interviews, standardized testing, and personalized treatment recommendations to address executive functioning challenges and improve daily life management.
Family Therapy
Multigenerational therapy sessions address family dynamics, communication breakdowns, and conflict resolution. We work with blended families, parents of special needs children, and multigenerational households to improve relational patterns and create healthier family systems.
Financial Recovery Counseling
Specialized counseling addresses financial stress and money-related conflicts in relationships. We help couples develop healthy financial habits, resolve debt-related issues, and create sustainable budgeting strategies to improve financial well-being and relationship harmony.
People
Wishnatzky, Tamar PHD
Licensed Psychologist, Gottman Certified Therapist
Dr. Wishnatzky, Tamar PHD holds dual doctorates in psychology and education. With 30+ years of clinical experience, she specializes in couples therapy, addiction recovery, and family systems counseling. A certified Gottman Method therapist, she helps clients address relationship challenges, mental health issues, and life transitions through evidence-based practices.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use Gottman Method Couples Therapy combined with evidence-based practices for individual mental health concerns and family systems work.
Do you accept new clients currently?
My practice is currently full and I am not accepting new clients at this time.
What specialties do you focus on?
I specialize in couples counseling, addiction recovery, financial counseling, and supporting families with special needs children.
Are sessions available for out-of-town clients?
Yes, I offer extended session options for couples traveling from outside the Sacramento area.
What mental health issues do you treat?
I treat anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, eating disorders, and relationship-based mental health concerns using personalized therapeutic approaches.
