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    • Home
    • Services
      • Free Counseling
      • Balint Groups
    • Events
      • Calendar
      • Joy of Medicine Summit
      • Monthly Meetups
    • Wellness Library
      • Program Flyer
      • Burnout Research
      • Wellness Presentations
      • Recommended Reading
      • Videos and Webinars
      • Wellness Tools
      • Medical Student Resources
    • Contact
Joy of Medicine
  • Home
  • Services
    • Free Counseling
    • Balint Groups
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Joy of Medicine Summit
    • Monthly Meetups
  • Wellness Library
    • Program Flyer
    • Burnout Research
    • Wellness Presentations
    • Recommended Reading
    • Videos and Webinars
    • Wellness Tools
    • Medical Student Resources
  • Contact

Joy of Medicine Counseling Services

As the demands on physicians continue increasing, the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS) is providing access to anonymous and free counseling to all physician in the Sacramento, El Dorado, Yolo, and Placer Counties.  SSVMS is sponsoring up to six (6) counseling sessions with a vetted psychologist, therapist, or coach.

To schedule an appointment, contact a Vetted Provider below 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 or medical student.

Joy of Medicine is a program of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society's nonprofit 501(c)3, the Community Service, Education and Research Fund (CSERF). Joy of Medicine is funded solely by grants and donations. SSVMS membership dues do not fund SSVMS's charitable programs. 

Learn More About SSVMS

Counseling Options

Counseling looks different to everyone. Below are just some of the options.

Physicians and medical students are eligible for up to six (6) life time sessions with a vetted provider.

Quick Check In

1-2 Sessions

Maybe you just need an annual check in to keep you on track for success. 

Work/Life Integration and Planning

3-4 Sessions

You might be going through a transition at work or home and want to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Life Prioritizing/Organizing

4-5 Sessions

It's been awhile since you sat down and did some organizing and planning in your life. Set yourself up for a great year of success. 

Self-Discovery/Trauma

6+ Sessions

There is more to uncover and you are interested in getting to the root. Consider continuing your sessions after the sponsored six. 

Client must pay out of pocket or through insurance for counseling exceeding six (6) life time sessions.

“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

Psychologists

Amy Ahlfeld, PsyD

Kristina Holt-Reber, PsyD

Patricia Bach, PsyD, RN

Licensed Clinical & Consulting Psychologist
Phone: (916) 799-3866 

Email: drahlfeld@gmail.com 

Learn More about Dr. Ahlfeld

Patricia Bach, PsyD, RN

Kristina Holt-Reber, PsyD

Patricia Bach, PsyD, RN

Licensed Clinical & Consulting Psychologist
Phone: (916) 662-0767
Email: pbachpsyd@gmail.com  

Learn More about Dr. Bach

Ashli Ellis, PsyD

Kristina Holt-Reber, PsyD

Kristina Holt-Reber, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (916) 284-1416
Email: therapy@vppsychotherapy.com 

Learn More about Dr. Ellis

Kristina Holt-Reber, PsyD

Kristina Holt-Reber, PsyD

Kristina Holt-Reber, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (916) 284-1416
Email: therapy@vppsychotherapy.com 

Learn more about Dr. Holt-Reber

Katherine Kilgore, PhD

Katherine Kilgore, PhD

Katherine Kilgore, PhD

Licensed Psychologist
Phone: (916) 458-5505
Email: katherine@drkkilgore.com 

Learn more about Dr. Kilgore

Rachel Kitazono, PsyD

Katherine Kilgore, PhD

Katherine Kilgore, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Phone: (530) 746-8361
Email: drrachelkitazono@protonmail.com 

Lean more about Dr. Kitazono

Xiaolong Li, PsyD

Katherine Kilgore, PhD

Xiaolong Li, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (530) 296-6790

Email: xli@drxiaolongli.com

Learn more about Dr. Li

Karen Miller, PhD

Katherine Kilgore, PhD

Xiaolong Li, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Phone: (916) 284-1416
Email: therapy@vppsychotherapy.com 

Learn more about Dr. Miller

Jan Phillips, PsyD

Daniel Rockers, PhD

Jan Phillips, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Phone: (916) 960-6045
Email: drjanphillips@gmail.com 

Learn More about Dr. Phillips

Lori Roberto, PhD

Daniel Rockers, PhD

Jan Phillips, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist
Phone: (916) 206-1741
Email: drlori@drloriroberto.com

Learn More About Dr. Roberto

Daniel Rockers, PhD

Daniel Rockers, PhD

Daniel Rockers, PhD

Licensed Psychologist
Phone: (916) 273-1740
Email:docdaniel@hushmail.com

Learn more about Dr. Rockers

Cathy Rojas, PsyD

Daniel Rockers, PhD

Daniel Rockers, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (916) 284-1416
Email: therapy@vppsychotherapy.com 

Learn more about Dr. Rojas

Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD

Stephanie Smith, PsyD

Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (916) 284-1416
Email: therapy@vppsychotherapy.com

Learn more about Dr. Ross-Nash

Eileen Sheehy, PsyD

Stephanie Smith, PsyD

Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (916) 284-1416
Email: therapy@vppsychotherapy.com 

Learn more about Dr. Sheehy

Andrew Smith, PhD

Stephanie Smith, PsyD

Stephanie Smith, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (916) 214-8560

Email: arsmith@startmail.com 

Learn more about Dr. A. Smith

Stephanie Smith, PsyD

Stephanie Smith, PsyD

Stephanie Smith, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (916) 399-3615

Email:  dr.smith@stephaniesmithpsyd.com 

Learn more about Dr. S. Smith

Mandeep Tumber-Bhela, PhD

Hillary Van Horn-Gatlin, PhD

Hillary Van Horn-Gatlin, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (916) 800-3560
Email: mandeep@drtumberbhela.com

Learn More about Dr. Tumber-Bhela

Hillary Van Horn-Gatlin, PhD

Hillary Van Horn-Gatlin, PhD

Hillary Van Horn-Gatlin, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Phone: (805) 203-0538
Email: hvanhorngatlin@phdpractice.org 

Learn More about Dr. Van Horn-Gatlin

Larry Wasson, PsyD

Hillary Van Horn-Gatlin, PhD

Larry Wasson, PsyD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Phone: (916) 284-1416
Email: therapy@vppsychotherapy.com 

Learn more about Dr. Wasson

Coaches & Therapists

Tricia Brandes, MA

Tricia Brandes, MA

Tricia Brandes, MA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Phone: (916) 284-1416
Email: therapy@vppsychotherapy.com 

Learn more about Tricia

Laini Golden, LCSW

Tricia Brandes, MA

Tricia Brandes, MA

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Phone: (916) 572-7544
Email: lg@lainigolden.com 

Learn more about Laini

Steven Seay, MA

Tricia Brandes, MA

Angela Trapp, MSW

Leadership Coach, Trusted Advisor
Phone: (916) 715-9252
Email: stevendseay@gmail.com 

Learn More About Steven

Angela Trapp, MSW

Tricia Brandes, MA

Angela Trapp, MSW

Life Coach
Phone: (305) 962-1963
Email: 3coaching.cc@gmail.com 

Learn More about Angela

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