About Your Therapist:

As the current owner and director of Sequoia Counseling and Recovery, Andrea holds three licenses: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #130217, Licensed Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor# LR10120122  and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She provides talk therapy as well as online in  Fair Oaks, Sacramento, and Folsom. 

Andrea's therapeutic approach is rooted in a holistic mind-body-spirit perspective. The primary modality used at Sequoia is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).  Clients benefit from learning new coping skills, including Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Additionally, Andrea incorporates somatic-heart work, guiding clients through explorations of Ego States, Brainspotting, and deeper soul work in both the subconscious and conscious mind. With Andrea's guidance, clients embark on a transformative journey towards healing and self-discovery.

Andrea has extensive experience working with clients within the Goodwill organization, offering hope and healing. Her professional journey also includes serving as a facilitator in the Outpatient setting at Saint Joseph's Behavioral Health (SJBH). In this role, Andrea administered Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) coping skills to patients dealing with depression, anxiety, major diagnoses, addiction, and life transitions. Collaborating closely with psychiatrists in the Inpatient setting, she actively contributed to creating treatment plans for individuals seeking crisis help.

Meditation proves to be a valuable practice for alleviating anxiety and enhancing overall mental well-being. Its benefits extend to stress reduction, improvement of negative emotions, and enhancement of psychological wellness. Beyond its positive impact on mental health, meditation is also known to aid in the reduction of chronic pain, improvement of sleep quality, and enhancement of concentration. Various meditation techniques, such as guided meditation, mindfulness meditation, and energy work with singing bowls, offer diverse avenues for individuals to explore and find what resonates with them. At Sequoia Counseling and Recovery, our therapists embrace the importance of meditation by incorporating a dedicated meditation room into our space, in Fair Oaks, California, fostering an environment that supports holistic well-being. Sacramento Folsom talk therapy online

Andrea Diemert also possesses expertise in hypnosis, providing clients with the healing benefits of this modality. In this therapeutic approach, thoughts, images, body sensations, memories, and feelings stored deep within the subconscious mind can be accessed and transformed. Serving as a compassionate companion and guide, Andrea helps you explore your inner world through imagery within a profound waking state of relaxation. Andrea provides hypnotherapy sessions in Fair Oaks, CA. Sacramento Folsom talk therapy online

Andrea Diemert is proficient in Brainspotting, a highly effective treatment method as elucidated by David Grand. Brainspotting serves as a potent and focused approach that identifies, processes, and releases core neurophysiological sources of emotional and bodily pain, trauma, dissociation, and various other challenging symptoms. This modality operates as both a diagnostic and treatment tool simultaneously, further enhanced with Biolateral sound. The utilization of Biolateral sound adds depth, directness, and powerful efficacy to the therapeutic process, all while maintaining a focused and contained approach. Fair Oaks Sacramento Folsom talk therapy online

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.

Our therapists are trained in DBT techniques. DBT has been proven to be effective in treating a number of mental health issues, including bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and substance abuse. Sacramento Fair Oaks Folsom talk therapy online