Andrea Diemert, LMFT(She/Her/Hers)

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.