Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and 2 more.
(she/her)
Hi my name is Mandisa Pittmon and I am a married mother of 3 teenage children who understands the joy and challenges of parenting and relationships. I am originally from Southern California but have happily resided in Sacramento, CA since 2012. I graduated from California State Fullerton and soon began working with foster youth in group home facilities for 8 years while working in nonprofit community outpatient clinics, which allowed me to better understand the needs of families and children from various cultures and back grounds. I then earned a Masters degree (MA) in 2011 from National University, feeling the need to increase my knowledge and ability to serve individuals and families, which began my journey in marriage and family therapy. Later I was able to receive additional training in Applied Behavior Analysis, allowing me to work with children on the autism spectrum and with other disabilities, in various school districts.
During our first session, we will: Discuss what brings you to therapy: You'll have the opportunity to share your concerns, challenges, goals, and what you hope to gain from the therapeutic process. Review your personal history: We may explore relevant aspects of your background, relationships, life experiences, and current circumstances to better understand your unique situation. Identify your goals: Together, we'll discuss what meaningful change would look like for you and begin developing a plan to help you move toward those goals. Answer your questions: You are encouraged to ask questions about therapy, the therapeutic process, confidentiality, scheduling, or anything else that may help you feel comfortable. Establish a collaborative relationship: A strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in successful therapy. The first session allows us to determine whether we are a good fit and how we can work together effectively.
I am committed to understanding the needs of my clients through honest and open communication.
My ideal client is an adult or couple who is ready to explore patterns that may be keeping them stuck and is motivated to create meaningful change in their life and relationships. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief, or challenges related to self-worth and identity. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who have spent years caring for others while neglecting their own emotional needs, leaving them feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. I work particularly well with clients who are curious about themselves, open to self-reflection, and willing to engage in the therapeutic process even when growth feels uncomfortable. For couples, I work with partners who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict more effectively, deepen emotional connection, and develop a stronger, healthier relationship.
Other specialties
I identify as
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT combines acceptance and change strategies, supporting clients in building emotional regulation skills, improving communication and interpersonal effectiveness, reducing impulsive behaviors, and developing greater self-awareness. Through a collaborative and structured approach, clients learn tools that can be applied in everyday life to create lasting emotional and behavioral change.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients recognize how their thoughts influence their emotions and actions. Together, we explore negative or distorted thinking patterns, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop healthier coping strategies. CBT equips clients with practical tools to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and other life challenges, empowering them to create lasting positive changes in their daily lives.
Brainspotting
I use Brainspotting to help clients access and process experiences that may be difficult to reach through traditional talk therapy alone. By identifying specific eye positions, or "brainspots," that correspond with emotional activation. Brainspotting can support healing from trauma, anxiety, grief, performance challenges, and other emotional difficulties while promoting greater emotional resilience and overall well-being.