Jamie Sacks
Truckee,CA
Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice. Specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and psychedelic-assisted therapy, including preparation and integration work with individuals and couples. Known for providing compassionate, attuned care and clinical leadership, with a commitment to empowering therapeutic change through experiential, client-centered, and integrative evidence-based modalities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Heart Connection Therapy
Truckee, CA
01.2015 - Current
- Provide individual and couples therapy using EFT and integrative approaches.
- Supervise associate clinicians and support clinical development.
- Oversee private practice operations including client intake, payroll, and documentation.
- Facilitate healing and growth through holistic, client-centered care.
- Maintain accurate progress notes and coordinate referrals as needed.
Massage Therapist
Gem Mountain Massage
Truckee, CA
01.2001 - Current
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Provided safe environment for the client to be vulnerable and influence the result of the somatic work they experienced.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Reiki Master and Cranial Sacral Training influenced the details of my work and increased level of tuning in to understand need of client.
School Counselor
Sierra Expeditionary Learning School
Truckee, CA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Delivered school-based counseling, classroom SEL, and student support.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to address academic and emotional needs.
Clinician
Uplift Family Services
Carnelian Bay, CA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided therapy for youth and families; caseload up to 29 students.
- Built the counseling program in the Tahoe region.
- Coordinated with Placer County WRAP and school staff.
Education
M.A. - Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology
University of Nevada
PPS Credential - School Counseling
Brandman University
01.2019
Skills
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Integration
- Individual, Couples & Family Counseling
- Adolescent Development & Family Dynamics
- Trauma-Informed & Holistic Approaches
- Supervision & Clinical Leadership
- Case Management & Ethical Documentation
- Experiential Based Therapy
Websites
Certification
- Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapist, MAPS - 2020
- Certified Integrative Psychiatric Institute - 2022
- FIVE Integration Certification, FIVE - 2025
Timeline
School Counselor
Sierra Expeditionary Learning School
01.2019 - 01.2021
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Heart Connection Therapy
01.2015 - Current
Clinician
Uplift Family Services
01.2015 - 01.2019
Massage Therapist
Gem Mountain Massage
01.2001 - Current
PPS Credential - School Counseling
Brandman University
M.A. - Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology
University of Nevada