Citrus Heights, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Bill Burg, a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist (MC, LMFT), has dedicated his career to empowering individuals and families to overcome life's challenges. He understands the struggles many face, often grappling with doubts about whether their problems will ever resolve or if their relationships will improve. With extensive experience working since 1995 in the greater Sacramento area, Bill specializes in guiding adults and elders through a range of top issues, including relationship challenges, chronic pain, and parenting concerns. His expertise includes a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and the Gottman Method, allowing him to tailor his sessions to meet the unique needs of his clients. Bill is also skilled in sensitive treatment areas like co-parenting, addiction counseling, and anger management. His commitment lies in helping clients create and sustain healthy loving relationships—with their children, partners, and ultimately with themselves.

Ralph Rast is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, and Coach who specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy, hypnosis, and Life Purpose/Career Coaching. He works with clients of all ages, from preteens to adults, embracing diverse spiritual beliefs in his practice. Ralph is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate a variety of challenges, including addiction, trauma, and relationship issues. With a track record of supporting hundreds of clients in overcoming addictions—such as those related to alcohol, drugs, and sexual behaviors—he focuses on improving family dynamics and enhancing marital relationships. Additionally, Ralph offers Life/Career Coaching sessions aimed at transforming life and career aspirations into achievable realities. His hypnotherapy sessions provide a relaxing experience while allowing clients to remain fully alert and in control. Through his varied therapeutic modalities, Ralph Rast is committed to helping clients build better lives and healthier family connections.

Ms. Charlie Ruff is a devoted marriage and family therapist with an MA, LMFT, and CPT, who understands the pressures of work and family life in today's fast-paced world. She recognizes how these pressures can lead to relationship distress, particularly for military families who face additional challenges due to training demands and lengthy separations. In her practice, couples often find themselves caught in cycles of conflict or emotional distance, and Ms. Ruff utilizes Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) to help them identify negative behavior patterns. This therapeutic approach has been shown to assist 90% of couples in reducing their symptoms, with 70% experiencing meaningful improvements in their relationships. With a warm, empathetic, and accepting demeanor, she listens attentively to her clients, helping them uncover long-held patterns that stand in the way of their hopes and dreams. Through greater understanding, she guides them in exploring avenues for change. Ms. Ruff’s extensive background in serving military families, teaching, and poetry therapy enhances her ability to connect with her clients effectively.