Meet Our Therapists

Bryant Howard

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT.

Owner and Founder of
Heart of the matter counseling

Bryant Howard is a Licensed marriage and family therapist here in the Sacramento area.

He is originally from the small town of Derby, Connecticut. Bryant has always had a natural gift of listening and supporting others in times of crisis. He was often who his friends and even acquaintances would go to for advice or support. Read More

Christina Owen

Adminstration

Hi! My name is Christina Owen, I am the administrative assistant here with Heart of the Matter Counseling! As one of the first people you will speak with I strive on making the onboarding process effortless and smooth for you. Read More

Bryanna Cobb,

Adminstration

Welcome! My name is Bryanna Cobb, and I am the new Administrative Assistant here at Heart of the Matter Counseling. I will be one of the first people you interact with, and my job is to make it go as smoothly as possible. Read More

Rachel Sapozink

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Counseling! I know it can be difficult to talk to someone new about your personal issues, but I’m thankful that you are taking a step towards personal growth, and I’ll be here to guide you throughout your journey to a better you! But first things first: Read More

Monica Hefner

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Hi! My name is Monica. Thank you for your interest in me as your therapist. My goal is to partner with and empower my clients on their mental health journey. I see us all as people-in-progress, so rest assured that you are coming into a safe and judgment-free space. Read More

Yvette Wilhite

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Yvette is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 4 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. She has worked for Heart of the Matter Counseling since 2020. Read More

Melanie Pang

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Everyone is working on being the best version of themselves. Therapy can help you get to that goal. The idea of starting therapy can be intimidating and overwhelming, so I commend you for being here today. My goal is to support you and meet you where you are in your journey. 

My name is Melanie Pang and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Masters of Social Work and Bachelors in Psychology. I speak English and Cantonese. Read More

Caitlin O’Donnell

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I am a passionate mental health advocate who has been working in the field for close to 8 years.

My journey to becoming a therapist has consisted of lived experience and education. I received my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Phoenix and became an Associate in February of 2020. Read More

Darcy Jackson

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Originally from Connecticut I moved to California to pursue a new journey. Along this path, it has allowed me to be a therapist who is compassionate, funny, yet challenging.  I like to use these skills, all while linking solid professional education with personal experience in supporting people to find their inner gifts. Read More

Danielle Wood

Associate Clinician Social Worker, ACSW

    I know we are all born as a promise to the world with a unique set of gifts and abilities, with a divine right to space on the planet by virtue of our birth, but life can get in the way of us knowing these truths. If you are looking for a therapist to help you on your healing journey, congratulations! Starting is the hard part! Read More

Linda Loessberg-Zahl

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT

Life can be rough – even very difficult. We all know that, but in the midst of those hard times we often don’t recognize our own strengths, skills, and wisdom. Read More

Elizabeth Agusti Becerra

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Counseling. I am glad you are taking steps to take care of yourself!

Getting support when you are facing life challenges makes a big difference. My desire is to walk alongside you and help you in your journey towards healing.Read More

Maya Washington

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT

Hello! My name is Maya Washington. Thank you for your interest in me as your therapist. I received my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga, CA and became an Associate Marriage in Family Therapist in December of 2021. As your therapist, my goal is for my clients to feel comfortable speaking to me in a safe, relaxed, and judgment free zone. Read More

Thelma Zazueta

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT

Welcome to Heart of the Matter Counseling. My name is Thelma, and I am grateful that you took the opportunity to read my profile. Many things are happening in our world right now that can make us feel stressed, anxious, sad, or depressed. But you are not alone. Read More

Veronica Villanueva

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT

Hello, my name is Veronica Villanueva! I was born and raised in Mexico before coming to the U.S. and pursuing my education. I completed my master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling and currently am registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.Read More

Kyle Pettit

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT

Taking your first steps into the world of therapy can often be an unfamiliar and uncomfortable process. Coming to terms with the fact that we need some form of support can be an important chapter in our lives. I’m here to show you that this part of your life story doesn’t have to be taken alone. Read More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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