Therapy in Sacramento, CA

Therapy in Sacramento, CA

Welcome

I am an interactive, strength-based therapist focused on supporting people through difficult situations. When life becomes challenging, we can get stuck in emotional ruts and destructive thought patterns. If you're there, you don't need to take this on alone. I walk alongside my clients to help you get your footing and find a path moving forward.  

I will meet you with warmth and curiosity, genuineness and authenticity—connecting with you where you are. I am easily relatable and work well with people from all walks of life, whether you are new to therapy or have seen a therapist in the past.

Reach out to share what you are experiencing and see if I am a good fit. I would love to hear from you.

Steve Kempster, LCSW #88630

Focus

My approach is humanistic—I am genuinely empathetic and interactively engage in session. I draw from several therapeutic disciplines, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, the Gottman Method for couples, and narrative therapy.

These are some of the main issues that I support:

 

Relationship Issues

Significant Life Changes

Men’s Issues

Sex and Intimacy

Frustration

 

Career Uncertainty and Burnout

Anxiety

Family Challenges

Parenting and Co-Parenting

Adoptions

 

About

It is an honor to join my clients on their journey. I became a clinician after 15 years of progressive leadership roles in the non-profit and start-up sectors. I  understand first-hand what it takes to juggle professional responsibilities while being an attentive parent and partner.

I emphasize prioritizing things in life that inspire you and the people around you. You’ve got to recharge. I find my energy from coaching sports, outdoor recreation, and community engagement. I also enjoy people, culture, and food, and have been influenced by living and working in storied cities like Atlanta, Detroit, and Sacramento.

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Education

Master of Social Work, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, 2008.

Bachelor of Arts—History, University of California at Davis, 2002.

Certifications and awards

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA: #88630

40 Under 40 Awardee, Sacramento Business Journal, 2015.

Child Welfare Fellow, University of Michigan, 2007-08.

Counseling Services

INDIVIDUALS: I work with you to understand the root of the situation and develop tools to work through those challenges. In our therapy sessions you will feel heard, supported, and understood.

COUPLES: In couples counseling we work collectively on effectively managing conflict, learning to honor our partner’s perspectives, and identifying creative ways to rekindle fondness and admiration.

RATES

Individual Sessions: $220 / 50 minutes

Couples Sessions: $250 / 50 minutes

I am an out-of-network insurance provider and can provide a monthly statement of payments for reimbursement.

I keep a few slots open for patients on a sliding scale based on life circumstances.

Contact

2621 CAPITOL AVE, MIDTOWN SACRAMENTO

My office is located in Midtown Sacramento, blocks away from the Capitol City freeway and highways 50 and 99. I am currently seeing clients in person or by telehealth.

Set up a Consultation

So much of the gain that you experience in therapy results from the connection that you and your therapist are able to develop. I provide complimentary phone consultations to see if we would be a good fit.

Feel free to fill out the form below to set up a time to talk. I can also be reached by email: kempsterlcsw@gmail.com or cell (916) 584-9165.

I look forward to hearing from you.