Nastacia Parham

My name is Nastacia Parham and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the greater Sacramento County area in CA, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults (18+) and specialize in individual therapy treating diverse populations experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma using an integrated approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Multicultural Therapy to help find their inner strength to overcome adversity and find ways to cope and build long-term resiliency.

My approach

My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use a strengths-based approach that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Multicultural Therapy, which supports gaining insight into underlying thoughts, feelings, and needs. I love being able to support my clients in understanding themselves better, finding more effective ways to communicate, and learning new ways to manage stress.

My focus

I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adults of all life stages and diverse backgrounds including LGBTQIA2+ clients who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions, discrimination, or oppression, and are looking for a safe, comfortable space where they can be their true self without judgment. This can often present in the form of anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I work to help my clients heal and find their inner strength to overcome adversity and build skills to increase their self-worth and find self-compassion.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, friendly, and direct. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, I try my best to create a safe space where adults of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities can be their true selves without judgement.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I have always felt naturally empathic and feel compassion to help others through difficult times in their lives. Having a safe space to be your authentic, genuine self is important and I get fulfillment from being able to offer this space for my clients without judgment.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting with clients is all about working collaboratively to explore and identify what you want to accomplish in our time together. This often starts by building a relationship based on trust, connection, and authenticity. Over time, we’ll work together to set goals and track your progress.

My first session with you

What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend the majority of our time talking about how you’ve been feeling recently, and me asking questions to get to know you and better understand what led up to you seeking therapy at this time. The first session is about us building an initial connection and beginning to explore how we can work together to support your journey in finding some relief and starting to feel better. I respect each client as an individual, factoring in their past experiences, cultural considerations, and how they function in the world around them, so I may ask various questions about these aspects of your life.