In-Person, In Nature, and Walk & Talk in Sacramento, CA
and Online across California
Honor Your Story.
Heal in Motion.
Act on what Matters.
Supporting Individuals, Couples, and Entrepreneurs
with Financial & Trauma Therapy
Your journey brought you here because your emotions or your finances aren’t where you want them to be.
You feel “stuck”, overwhelmed, or in unhealthy patterns.
You are not alone.
Koru Financial Therapy combines trauma therapy and financial therapy
to quickly reconnect you to your values and nervous system. We offer support for:
✓ Conflict, differences, or power dynamics
✓ Relationships and boundaries
✓ Debt, money management, or saving issues
✓ Creating a new financial narrative
✓ Designing a new or combining financial lives
✓ Prioritizing financial freedom
Because the truth is, from the outside, no one would guess how much you’re really struggling inside.
Maybe it feels like everyone else your age has their life and finances together while you’re still trying to figure things out. You feel behind, confused, and ashamed to even talk about it.
Maybe you’re a couple struggling to:
𝙓 Get on the same page about life and money
𝙓 Bridge different upbringings and values
𝙓 Communicate without shutting down or avoiding hard conversations
Or perhaps your anxiety feels overwhelming. You might be impulse spending, avoiding bills, or fighting with your partner about money. The stress spirals into shame, leaving you unsure where to even begin.
If you’re a small business owner, you might know the rollercoaster of unpredictable income—feeling isolated, anxious, or scared about the future.
And if trauma is part of your story, you may find yourself constantly on edge, searching for relief and quick, effective ways to ease the weight of overwhelming memories.
At Koru Financial Therapy, we help you find relief, clarity, and empowerment so you can move toward emotional and financial peace.
This is a space where you can begin to imagine more for yourself, build strength, and take back control of your life. If this resonates with you, you’ve found the right place.
How We Can Help
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
ART is a brief, evidence-based psychotherapy that utilizes rapid eye movements and imagery rescripting to reprogram how distressing memories are stored in the brain, thereby reducing their emotional impact and offering rapid relief from symptoms of trauma and anxiety.
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Financial Therapy
Financial Therapy helps you manage your feelings about money, focus on your financial goals, and take steps to improve your financial wellbeing.
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Gain awareness of and accept difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviors, focus on what’s important to you, and take actions to improve your life emotionally and/or financially.
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Premarital Counseling with a focus on finances
Gain a better understanding of you and your partners money stories, build financial intimacy, design your financial life, and learn skills to deal with financial conflict. Premarital counseling covers both the emotional and financial aspects of coming successfully together in marriage.
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Mental Health Counseling & Psychotherapy
Achieve greater emotional well-being and resilience through personalized psychotherapy that empowers you to navigate life’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Mariah Hudler, LCSW, MBA, CFT
Owner, founder, and lead therapist/financial therapist at Koru Financial Therapy
Hi! I’m Mariah!
I’m a licensed therapist and financial therapist dedicated to helping you heal your relationship with money and yourself. I know how overwhelming it can feel to carry stress, shame, or trauma around finances — and I believe you don’t have to go through it alone.
Through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I blend therapy and financial insight to help you build clarity, resilience, and confidence. My goal is to create a safe space where you can bring your full self, discover what truly matters to you, and take practical steps toward a life and financial future that feels steady and aligned.
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Certified Financial Therapist (CFT™) 2022
Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Certified 2025
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Russ Harris
Trauma Focused ACT 2023
For Relationships 2024
Perfectionism and People Pleasing 2024
ADHD 2024
Brief Interventions 2025
Non ACT Advanced Trainings
Gottman Level 1 2022
Gottman Level 2 2025
Psychological First Aid 2024
Foundations in Perinatal Mental Health Spring Health, 2024
ADHD for Professionals Spring Health, 2024
Ready to take the next step?
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We serve a range of clients across California:
Individuals seeking to examine and improve their relationship with money
Couples navigating money stress or wanting to get on the same page
Groups for peer support, skill-building, or psychoeducation
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Koru Financial Therapy is an out-of-network provider. We don’t accept insurance directly but can provide a superbill for reimbursement. HSA/FSA inquiries are welcome.
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Sessions are flexible and designed to meet you where you are:
In-person in Sacramento, CA
Walk & Talk therapy in nature
Online via a HIPAA-compliant Zoom platform
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Click the contact form and share your information. We’ll get back to you within 24 hours (Monday–Thursday) to schedule a brief phone consultation. During this call, we’ll discuss your goals and see if we’re a good fit for your needs.