Briana Sanchez
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (CA #148278)
Helping you navigate life’s challenges with clarity, strength, and resilience.
I believe that many people come to therapy because they are looking for a space where they can feel truly safe, supported, and understood. Life can feel overwhelming at times — between work, family, finances, relationships, and the pressures of the world around us, it’s easy to feel alone or unsure of how to cope. My goal is to create a space where you can be heard without judgment, where you can process the difficult experiences, and where you can also share your successes and celebrate your progress along the way.
In our work together, I strive to provide a compassionate, caring, and supportive environment. I want my clients to feel comfortable exploring the hard parts of their lives while also noticing the growth and strength they already carry within themselves. Therapy is not just about addressing challenges — it’s about discovering your own resilience, learning practical tools to manage stress, and cultivating a sense of clarity and confidence as you move forward.
Between sessions, the work we do together may bring up a mix of emotions. Some days may feel heavy, while others may bring hope and insight. I encourage clients to practice self-care and use the tools we develop together to stay grounded. Over time, I hope you’ll notice the effort you’re putting into therapy paying off, helping you feel stronger, more capable, and more in touch with yourself.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and somatic processing. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and personalized — focused on helping each person gain insight while also finding practical ways to cope, grow, and thrive in their daily lives. I serve adults across diverse communities, supporting people as they navigate personal transitions, family or relationship challenges, work stress, societal pressures, and feelings of isolation. Above all, I aim to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, seen, and empowered — a space where you can explore, grow, and reconnect with your values, strengths, and what truly matters to you.
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I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, from the University of San Francisco, and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of San Diego. I have also received training in trauma, anxiety, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I am committed to continuing to learn and grow so I can bring my best self into the room with each client.
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Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Life Transitions & Change
Grief & Loss
Teens (12+)
Adults
LGBTQIA+
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness
Humanistic
Trauma-Informed
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Roseville in-person sessions
CA virtual sessions