Therapists in 95501

I came to Humboldt County in 2001, after completing my psychology degree in Europe and my master's degree in psychotherapy in Syracuse, New York. I have practiced psychotherapy for the last 30 years, and I am familiar with a wide range of issues, situations and diagnosis. Although, I enjoy specific theoretical and practical approaches and models of therapy like CBT, SFBT for treating anxiety, trauma impact and depression symptoms, I clinically focus on what I believe suits best the individual and the situation. I view life as a journey towards betterment of the person and reach for happiness.

I often work with people with eating disorders, trauma, children and adolescents. Are you tired of restricting, purging, bingeing, and obsessing about food? I can help you stop. We'll develop a treatment team to help you say good-bye to your eating disorder behaviors.

As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, I serve clients in Humboldt County, California who have educationally related needs. I greatly enjoy working with children of all ages and their families to help them reach their potential through a strengths-based approach to educationally-related services. I also work with adults who have educationally related needs. I hold a BA in Child Development and a MA in Psychology: School Psychology; both from Humboldt State University. I am an LEP, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and hold a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in California.

I have advanced training and experience in trauma recovery and use a relationship-oriented approach in helping individuals heal from overwhelming circumstances. I draw from a wide range of verbal and non-verbal approaches to support my clients in reaching their goals, improving wellbeing and enhancing relationships. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I mostly use techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices and creative/expressive arts therapy.

I (she/her/hers) work with transition aged youth (14-24), adults and seniors in my telehealth practice online. I want to see people who need help with making decisions, dealing with the past, and accepting self care into their own lives.

I believe the development of a secure and collaborative relationship is the most important aspect of the work I do with clients. Working from a strengths-based and relational perspective in a trauma informed manner, I have experience working with at-risk youth, families, and adults using a multi-theoretical approach including attachment theory, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, narrative therapy, neuroscience research, and alternative therapies such as art and nature therapy. I love helping youth and adults through change and deep transformation so that they can actualize their goals in life.

Painful feelings and life experiences are difficult to work through alone. Therapy can provide the time and space for support and positive growth. Compassion for those who are struggling emotionally and trust in the innate resiliency of the body/mind are the basic tenants that inform my practice. Interweaving research-supported therapies, I facilitate strategies that help clients discover and apply tools that promote well-being. My priority is in building safe connections with clients in order to help them clarify mental health goals, move through the process of achieving them and live a more empowered, meaningful and joyful life.

We are all differently-abled and have our own challenges in life. Whether you are experiencing painful relationships, stress, crisis, life changes or just want more out of life, counseling can help. Covid-19 created a lot of changes for everyone and I am here as a support. I believe in a holistic approach that is centered around where you want to begin. I'm here to join you in making a plan for success. I provide a supportive therapeutic relationship and competency-based psychotherapy. I have been working in social work since 1993 and am skilled in various methods so that counseling can be interactive, engaging, and reflective.

I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive in all aspects of our lives. Sometimes the stresses and difficulties of life can become too unsurmountable to face on our own, and we need additional therapeutic input to navigate these obstacles and build resiliency. This can include past or present trauma, addiction, rejection, loneliness, grief, relational conflict or other struggles that continue to overwhelm us. I see the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic partnership between client and therapist and believe in a holistic approach to therapy encompassing mind, body, and spirit.

We all need help occasionally. Learning how to approach and overcome these challenges shape us and allow us to experience life to the fullest. Therapy allows us to look at where we may be blocked and helps us find our own answers to living an authentic life. I discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore life issues, understand difficult situations, learn new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations that lead to a more authentic life.

I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where with support clients are able to access their innate wisdom,moving from surviving to thriving. I have over 20 years working with issues of life transitions, substance abuse, codependency, trauma, childhood trauma, domestic violence, anxiety and depression. I look forward to talking with you.

It takes courage to ask for help. I honor you in your pursuit of healing and wholeness. Experience and data show that a strong therapeutic relationship is the key to success in therapy. I endeavor to provide a safe container into which each individual human being who comes for therapy is welcomed. Being met with empathy, respect, acceptance, kindness, understanding, genuineness and non-judgement opens a space where each person can explore their issues without feeling the need to censor or conform. Having another person inalienably aligned with your own deepest Self empowers your unique route to healing and so transformation.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome the obstacles which are keeping them from experiencing their fullest potential. I utilize a non-judgmental, compassionate and collaborative approaches in therapy to support clients in addressing their life, relationships and the challenges they face. As part of the therapeutic process, I may use several techniques including art, sand tray, role-play, mindfulness practices, play therapy approaches and activities to work on at home.

I have experience working with a wide variety of individuals and have worked in medical settings, counseling centers, churches, and non-profits. At this time I have the most experience working with survivors of childhood abuse and trauma. I also enjoy working with patients that are wanting to explore their identity, whether that be personal, career, or sexual identity. I have a strong value for attuned relationships and appropriate boundaries as I believe that in order to be the best versions of ourselves we must feel able to keep ourselves safe while building fulfilling and healing relationships.

I identify as a relationally-oriented, psychodynamic talk therapist. I also use the experiential, emotionally-focused therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). My work is rooted in the belief that an authentic and healing therapeutic relationship is integral to positive change, and I am particularly interested in issues of attachment. It is also important for me to understand my client’s social and cultural context, including race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity, and experiences of difference between us and in the larger society. I enjoy doing open-ended, depth-oriented work.

Hello, are you experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or isolation? Do you need someone to talk to, be heard, validated, and process your thoughts and feelings? Are you struggling to reach your goals, manage your emotions, and adapt coping skills to meet your needs? Maybe you are stressed out by life's twists and turns, overwhelmed, and don't know where to start. Or maybe you are grieving the loss of someone or something. If you are tired of not feeling good and want to feel better, I would like to help.

I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from marital discord, mood / eating disorders, divorce, grief, relational / adjustment issues and more. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for. I work collaboratively with clients with an emphasis on understanding yourself, improving your relationships, developing effective coping strategies, changing negative patterns and taking action. I stress the importance of making behavioral changes as insight alone does not promote change. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and families.

Assisting individuals, couples, and families to increase awareness of their own power to heal, sustain, and grow in response to life challenges.