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Counseling Sessions

As the demands on physicians continue increasing, the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS) is providing access to anonymous and cost-free virtual counseling to all physician in the Sacramento, El Dorado, Yolo, and Placer Counties.  SSVMS is sponsoring up to six counseling sessions with vetted psychologists or life coaches.

To schedule an appointment, contact a Vetted Provider directly, and let them know that you are accessing the SSVMS Joy of Medicine Program. 

**Any late cancellations or missed appointments are the financial responsibility of the physician.

If you are having trouble getting in touch with a provider and/or would like to provide feedback anonymously, click here.

Psychologists

Joy of Medicine Psychologists are well versed in the needs of physicians. They are contracted and licensed providers, not employees of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society.

Click for more info on each provider.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Phone: (916) 273-1740
Email: [email protected]

Virtual/Telehealth – California

                  

Read Dr. Rockers biography here.

Portrait of PATRICIA L. BACH, PSYD, RN

Licensed Clinical & Consulting Psychologist
Phone: (916) 662-0767
Email: [email protected] 

In office Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm Via Zoom Mon – Thurs 9am – 6pm Fri 9am – 12pm

Address: Mammoth Professional Building 300 Harding Blvd, Suite 203K Roseville, CA 95650

Read Dr. Bach’s biography here.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Phone: (916) 399-3615
Email: [email protected]

Accepting new clients. Available Mon – Thurs 8:15am – 6:30pm. Avail. Sat 8:15am – 12:30pm

Virtual/Telehealth – California

Learn more about Dr. Smith here.

Licensed Psychologist
Phone: (916) 960-6045
Email: [email protected]

Accepting new clients. 

Virtual/Telehealth and In-person

Available Mon – Thurs. 8am – 7pm and some later evenings and Fridays by special arrangement. Not available on weekends.

Learn more about Dr. Jan here.

Portrait of Dr. Katherine Kilgore

Licensed Psychologist
Phone: (916) 458-5505
Email: [email protected]

Available Weekdays. Not available weekends or evenings on a regular basis.

Address: 13405 Folsom Blvd, Suite 220
Folsom, CA 95630

Learn more about Dr. Kilgore here

Portrait of Dr. Amy Ahlfeld

Licensed Clinical & Consulting Psychologist
Phone: (916) 799-3866
Email: [email protected]

Accepting new clients. Available Mon – Fri 8am – 7pm. Not available on weekends.

Address: 2530 J Street, Suite 310
Sacramento, California 95816

Read Dr. Ahlfeld’s biography here.

Licensed Psychologist
Phone: (530) 746-8361
Email: [email protected] Website: https://rachel-kitazono.clientsecure.me

Accepting new clients. Available weekdays and some evenings with weekend availability.

Virtual/Telehealth – California

Learn more about Dr. Kitazono here.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Phone: (916) 572-7544
Email: [email protected]

Accepting new clients. 

Virtual/Telehealth – California

Learn more about Laini here.

Licensed Psychologist
Phone: (916) 206-1741
Email: [email protected]

Not accepting new clients. 

Address: 601 University Ave, Suite 222
Sacramento, California 95825

Learn more about Dr. Roberto here.

Dr. Mandeep Tumber portrait

Licensed Clinical Psychologist


Phone: (916) 800-3560
Email: [email protected]

Accepting new clients. Flexible, Mon – Thurs with early am & late pm availability.

Dr. Tumber-Bhela Private Practice
Virtual/Telehealth – California

Learn more about Dr. Tumber-Bhela here. 

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Phone: (916) 214-8560
Email: [email protected]

Accepting new clients. Available weekdays, evenings, and some weekends.

Virtual/Telehealth and In-person

Address: 3010 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95816

Learn more about Dr. Smith here.

Clinical Psychologist
Phone: (805) 203-0538
Email: [email protected]

Accepting new clients. 

Virtual/Telehealth – California

Limited regular offerings on weekends and evenings.

Learn more about Dr. Hillary here.

Vantage Point Center for Psychotherapy is a compassionate and dedicated group therapy practice that works with a diversity of presenting problems and clients and has specialists in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD), Eating Disorders, Trauma/PTSD and Psychosis.

They currently offer telehealth services. To learn more, send an email to [email protected], call 916-284-1416, or visit www.vppsychotherapy.com.

Life Coaches

Joy of Medicine Life Coaches are experienced in working with the unique needs of physicians. They are contracted independent consultants, not employees of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society. Please note that life coaches are not licensed therapists.  

Life Coach
Phone: (305) 962-1963
Email: [email protected]

Angela will travel to the physician.

Available weekdays 5am – 8am. Evenings 4pm – 8pm. Sat/Sun 7am – 7pm

Learn more about Angela here.

Leadership Coach, Trusted Advisor
Phone: (916) 715-9252
Email: [email protected]

Steven will travel to the physician.

Accepting new clients. Avail. Mon – Fri 5am – 8pm. Evenings 4pm – 8pm. Sat. 7am – 7pm

Learn more about Steve here.

TESTIMONIAL 
 

“I found the therapist to be experienced with the concerns of a professional. She has provided me with a lot of strategies to facilitate bouncing back from the stressors of work and life. I LOVE it!  It is contributing to a refreshed attitude toward my career!”

–  Sacramento Area Emergency Medicine Physician