Bridging Hearts and Cultures
Bilingual therapy in Spanish and English for children, teens, adults, and families in Folsom and the Sacramento area, and online across California.
En Lak'ech
You are my other me.
If I do harm to you,
I do harm to myself.
If I love and respect you,
I love and respect myself.
Change Is Possible
“The possibilities are numerous once we decide to act and not react.”
It's easy to feel trapped in a cycle of overwhelm, replaying the same thoughts and patterns, wondering why things don't seem to get better. Anxiety, guilt, and sadness can take over and make it hard to find peace. Setting boundaries can feel risky, as if it could lead to rejection or hurt.
Relief doesn't come from avoiding what's hard, but from understanding it. The patterns that hold you back often have roots in your past, shaped by your experiences and relationships. When you explore them with curiosity and compassion, the door opens to growth and healing. Together we'll uncover those roots and create meaningful change, so you can reconnect with your strengths and build a life that feels grounded, purposeful, and connected.
How I Can Help
“I like to walk, but I don’t follow the path, for the known no longer holds mystery.”
Trauma therapy (including complex trauma) Careful, trauma-informed support, at a pace that feels safe.
IFS-informed therapy Gentle work with the different parts of you, easing inner conflict and building self-compassion.
Parent-child and family therapy (CPP) Strengthening the bond between children and caregivers through relationship-based work, including Child-Parent Psychotherapy, plus direct support for parents.
Grief A grounded space to move through loss without rushing.
Anxiety Understanding what anxiety is trying to protect, and finding steadier ground.
Spanish-language therapy Culturally attuned, bilingual care in Spanish and English.
Mindfulness and ACT Building presence and living in line with your values.
I'm Dario Sarmienta, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a first-generation Latino, I understand how deeply culture, family, and identity shape the way we move through the world, and I bring that into our work, so you feel seen, heard, and supported.
Curious About How Therapy Can Help You?
Reach out for a free 15 minute consultation to learn more about my services and see if they’re the right fit for you. Let’s explore your path to healing and growth.
