Dr. Jennifer Ballerini Licensed Psychologist in Folsom, CA

IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE

You're probably here right now because you feel overwhelmed, unhappy, or maybe just stuck. Whether you're struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, experiences of trauma, or a major life transition, you may be ready to do something different — and reaching out is the first step toward feeling better.

I’m Dr. Jennifer Ballerini, a licensed clinical psychologist in Folsom, CA. I’m a mental health and relationship expert with over 20 years of experience helping adults and couples learn new skills, heal old wounds, and grow into happier, healthier people. I strive to create a safe and caring space for each of my clients, offering the warmth, guidance, and individualized support they need to break free from patterns that are keeping them stuck. (If you'd like to learn more about me and how I work, you can read more about my background and training here.)

COUNSELING SPECIALTIES

My passion as a therapist is helping clients build healthier, more fulfilling relationships — both with their loved ones and with themselves. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches to support meaningful change and lasting growth. These include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and mindfulness strategies. (If you'd like to learn more about what this "alphabet soup" of therapy models actually means, you can read more about my approach to therapy here.)

Over my 20 years of clinical practice, I've helped adults and couples throughout the Sacramento area with a wide range of challenges. These are some of the issues I most often help my clients with:

I offer in-person sessions for clients in Folsom and the surrounding Sacramento-area, including El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Gold River, Fair Oaks, Granite Bay, and Roseville. I also provide telehealth counseling for clients throughout California, so effective support is accessible no matter where you live.

Research shows that telehealth can be just as helpful as in-person therapy, so I encourage each client to choose the format that works best for them. Whether we meet in my office or over Zoom, I bring the same care and attention to building the warm, supportive relationship that’s the foundation of all effective therapy.