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The Point is Progress

Sacramento Therapy

McLaughlin Mental Health is a Sacramento-based therapy private practice owned by myself, James McLaughlin. I provide simple, action-oriented therapy with a focus on immediate solutions and lasting positive change.

We will work together to engineer a healthier, more fulfilling, and happier life.

Click below to learn more about our services and how we can help you and your specific life situation.

  • Individual Therapy Sacramento

    Individual Therapy

    Many people come to me to help work through the challenges they are facing. Whether it’s how to be happier, understand trauma, or to have more fulfilling relationships. I can help you process and take control to build the life you deserve. Some common topics include:

    • Coping with stress

    • Relationship issues

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Trauma

    • Grief

    • Addiction

    • Mental illness

  • Couples Therapy Sacramento

    Couples Therapy

    Even the best relationships can go off track at times. Through couples therapy, we can identify how both of you can be better partners and heal any wounds to bring you both closer together. Some common topics include:

    • Communication issues

    • Unresolved conflict

    • Unfulfilled dreams

    • Unmet needs

    • Family influence

    • Gender roles

    • Infidelity

  • Teen & Family Therapy Sacramento

    Teen & Family Therapy

    When working with children and families we’ll want to understand how the environment is causing issues and give the child or teen a space for expression. Some common topics include:

    • Coping with change

    • Attachment issues

    • Family disruption

    • Family systems

    • Anxiety

    • Trauma

    • Grief

    • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

The Process

consultation call

Let’s spend 20 minutes on the phone to see if we connect, and if we believe that I can help you get where you want to go.

Initial Sessions

In the first couple sessions, I will get to know you, and get a sense of the insights and tools needed to move you toward reaching your goals.

working phase

Then comes the hard work of uncovering the experiences that form your narrative, and building the skills to deal with those in a healthy way moving forward.

next steps

Therapy will be complete when you’ve accomplished what you came for, and feel equipped to navigate your next chapter.

Let’s REWRITE your

life’s story