Helene Van Sant-Klein is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples, child, adolescent, and family therapy , EMDR , hypnotherapy, and maintains a private practice in Fair Oaks, CA..
With over 15 years experience as a marriage and family therapist, and as a graduate of California State University Sacramento, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are: individual, couples, children and adolescents, EMDR, hypnotherapy, trauma, anxiety, depression, positive discipline parenting, play therapy. Helene's medical background as a registered nurse contributes to her extensive knowledge base.
In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Helene has presented to general audiences speaking on the topics of relationships and parenting. She has conducted parenting workshops and therapy groups as well as groups for anger management , domestic violence, social skills, divorce, and groups for children of all ages. She is the Relationship Expert currently seen as a regular guest on "Truth Fairy TV" and "Sacramento and Company", for ABC (Channel 10), Sacramento, CA.
Helene is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion, empathy, and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education :
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Counseling - California State University Sacramento
License, Certifications & Awards:
Registered Nurse- License # 349881
Marriage and Family Therapist -License # 37131
Board Certified Psychotherapist (American Psychological Association)
Certified in EMDR
Certified in Hypnotherapy
Certified Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Therapist
Certified in Personality Assessment
Additional Training:
EMDR
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy-Past Life/Life Between Lives
Trauma and Abuse
Psychodynamic Therapy
Couples Therapy
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Positive Discipline Parenting
Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy for Children
Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault
Depression - Adult and Children
Anxiety, Phobias, and OCD - Adult and Children
ADD/ADHD
Asberger's syndrome
Grief and Loss- Adult and Children
Pet Loss
Divorce and Separation - Adult and Children
Life and Family Transitions
Performance Enhancement
Social Skills for children
Anger Management - Adults and Children
Psychopharmacology
Professional Activities and Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists
EMDR International Association
American Psychological Association- Board certified
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society- Lifetime Member