Luana Cook
Psy.D. • Psychologist
About
Dr. Luana Cook is a licensed psychologist who helps people, couples, and families connect with their authentic selves. She works with adults, school-aged children, teenagers, and families, with a focus on supporting women, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Cook holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute, following a Master's in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's in Child Development from the University of California, Berkeley. Her background includes certifications as a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher.
Cook's therapeutic philosophy emphasizes present-moment awareness and self-compassion. She integrates attachment-based interventions and body-based techniques, such as Sensorimotor Processing, in her trauma-informed care. Clients can expect a safe, compassionate space for exploration and growth.
Qualifications
Education
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Child Development
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher
- Certified Emotionally Focused Couples, Family, Individual Therapist and Supervisor
- Sensorimotor Processing (Somatic Therapy for Trauma) – Level 1
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Attachment Issues or Type
- Child or Adolescent
- Depression
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
State Licenses
- California
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Sage River Psychotherapy - Sacramento Office
418 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816