Therapists in 95521
Life's challenges can sometimes seem overwhelming. You don't have to walk through it alone. Finding the courage to ask for help can be a powerful step on the path to healing. I believe that when people are listened to, understood, and accepted, they can connect to their inner wisdom, build resiliency, and cultivate a sense of well-being. My intention is to create a welcoming, supportive, respectful environment in which you can feel safe to share your truth.
Life's challenges can sometimes seem overwhelming. You don't have to walk through it alone. Finding the courage to ask for help can be a powerful step on the path to healing. I believe that when people are listened to, understood, and accepted, they can connect to their inner wisdom, build resiliency, and cultivate a sense of well-being. My intention is to create a welcoming, supportive, respectful environment in which you can feel safe to share your truth.
We are more disconnected than ever - from our communities, our purpose, our families, our partners, and our selves. The work of connection happens within you, and it ripples outward, nourishing connectivity and meaning in the parts of your life that really matter. It's a radical act to invest in connecting- and to invest in your relationship with yourself. I love supporting clients in developing a solid foundation- to feel at home in themselves.
As a human and a therapist, I embrace slowness, silliness, and consider myself a student of nature’s ancient wisdom.
We are more disconnected than ever - from our communities, our purpose, our families, our partners, and our selves. The work of connection happens within you, and it ripples outward, nourishing connectivity and meaning in the parts of your life that really matter. It's a radical act to invest in connecting- and to invest in your relationship with yourself. I love supporting clients in developing a solid foundation- to feel at home in themselves.
As a human and a therapist, I embrace slowness, silliness, and consider myself a student of nature’s ancient wisdom.
I offer a space of warmth, depth, and connection—to explore your pain and guide your healing path you as you become the person you wish to be. I believe that healing unfolds in relationship to self, to others, to the land, animals, and to the generations who came before us. I use a psychoanalytic and ecopsychological approach grounded in ancestral wisdom that is gentle and collaborative.
I also work with Lyra patients and I'm licensed both in California and Connecticut. My education and training is outlined below. Thank you for viewing my profile.
I offer a space of warmth, depth, and connection—to explore your pain and guide your healing path you as you become the person you wish to be. I believe that healing unfolds in relationship to self, to others, to the land, animals, and to the generations who came before us. I use a psychoanalytic and ecopsychological approach grounded in ancestral wisdom that is gentle and collaborative.
I also work with Lyra patients and I'm licensed both in California and Connecticut. My education and training is outlined below. Thank you for viewing my profile.
Individuals often experience depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, and other challenges that impact our lives. These challenges might contribute to feeling stuck and unsure of which direction to go or actions to take. My goal is to support you in addressing your mental wellness needs so you can move toward your goals. Enhancing your ability to practice self-care and understand your own mental health leads to positive outcomes across multiple facets of life. Together, we can accomplish progress through open communication and collaboration in a safe environment.
Individuals often experience depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, and other challenges that impact our lives. These challenges might contribute to feeling stuck and unsure of which direction to go or actions to take. My goal is to support you in addressing your mental wellness needs so you can move toward your goals. Enhancing your ability to practice self-care and understand your own mental health leads to positive outcomes across multiple facets of life. Together, we can accomplish progress through open communication and collaboration in a safe environment.
Hello! My therapy practice focuses primarily on work with adults and teens with diverse neurotypes. I have specialized training and experience supporting individuals, couples, and families with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing issues, Intellectual or Developmental disabilities, among other neurotypes. As a neurodivergent therapist myself, my lived experience helps me empathize and relate while supporting through a neuro-affirming lens to combat stigma and ableism. My goal is assist my clients in becoming their most authentic unmasked self. I am EMDR certified and trauma informed.
Hello! My therapy practice focuses primarily on work with adults and teens with diverse neurotypes. I have specialized training and experience supporting individuals, couples, and families with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Sensory Processing issues, Intellectual or Developmental disabilities, among other neurotypes. As a neurodivergent therapist myself, my lived experience helps me empathize and relate while supporting through a neuro-affirming lens to combat stigma and ableism. My goal is assist my clients in becoming their most authentic unmasked self. I am EMDR certified and trauma informed.
Hello, my name is Sydney Haynes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I tend to take an integrative approach to therapy which means I take elements from different therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to your individual needs. I work with most client populations and have a broad area of practice. I want to work with you to find out what you need to live your best life, let's start this journey together!
Hello, my name is Sydney Haynes, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I tend to take an integrative approach to therapy which means I take elements from different therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to your individual needs. I work with most client populations and have a broad area of practice. I want to work with you to find out what you need to live your best life, let's start this journey together!
A warm hello and thank you for stopping by! Are you struggling to thrive during these uncertain times? Do you feel lost in navigating parenting in this time of social media? Are you living with an ADHD brain in a neurotypical world? Are traumatic experiences keeping you stuck and unsure of how to move forward? These are just a few of the challenges I have had the honor of supporting people through in my 11 years as a Narrative Therapist.
A warm hello and thank you for stopping by! Are you struggling to thrive during these uncertain times? Do you feel lost in navigating parenting in this time of social media? Are you living with an ADHD brain in a neurotypical world? Are traumatic experiences keeping you stuck and unsure of how to move forward? These are just a few of the challenges I have had the honor of supporting people through in my 11 years as a Narrative Therapist.
Life transitions—divorce, parenting, or questioning your place in the world—can leave you feeling adrift. I work with "truth-seekers": clients ready to move past surface symptoms to understand their core identity. While I have extensive experience supporting neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, OCD) individuals and their families, my heart is in helping anyone struggling to find their footing. We balance a thorough, nondirective exploration of your history with active, somatic-based skill building. You don’t need to be fixed; you need a collaborative space to finally be understood and grounded.
Life transitions—divorce, parenting, or questioning your place in the world—can leave you feeling adrift. I work with "truth-seekers": clients ready to move past surface symptoms to understand their core identity. While I have extensive experience supporting neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, OCD) individuals and their families, my heart is in helping anyone struggling to find their footing. We balance a thorough, nondirective exploration of your history with active, somatic-based skill building. You don’t need to be fixed; you need a collaborative space to finally be understood and grounded.
Whatever has brought you here, you're in the right place. Underneath anxiety, depression, conflict, trauma, grief, or whatever challenges you are facing, there's an authentic you ready to heal. I'm here to support you as you find your way back to that person. From Narrative Therapy, our time together might involve talking, quiet, drawing, or other engagement as we lean into the modality that supports you in your work. I work with individuals, children, and families, and have experience in many of the challenges of modern life: parenting, conflict, substance use & recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and social difficulties.
Whatever has brought you here, you're in the right place. Underneath anxiety, depression, conflict, trauma, grief, or whatever challenges you are facing, there's an authentic you ready to heal. I'm here to support you as you find your way back to that person. From Narrative Therapy, our time together might involve talking, quiet, drawing, or other engagement as we lean into the modality that supports you in your work. I work with individuals, children, and families, and have experience in many of the challenges of modern life: parenting, conflict, substance use & recovery, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and social difficulties.
Perhaps you’ve become highly capable at navigating other people’s expectations – but feel less certain about what you want when no one else is watching. You may be accomplished, thoughtful, and dependable, yet privately struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship patterns, or the sense that you are always performing. For mixed-Asian, multiracial, and other people of color, these struggles can be intertwined with belonging: never feeling “enough,” moving between cultures, code-switching, or carrying family expectations that leave little room for your full complexity.
Perhaps you’ve become highly capable at navigating other people’s expectations – but feel less certain about what you want when no one else is watching. You may be accomplished, thoughtful, and dependable, yet privately struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship patterns, or the sense that you are always performing. For mixed-Asian, multiracial, and other people of color, these struggles can be intertwined with belonging: never feeling “enough,” moving between cultures, code-switching, or carrying family expectations that leave little room for your full complexity.
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 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.
1-Addendum: (3/9/25, this is an update of my recents trainings in EMDR 2024 and certification in Hypnotherapy 2023).
2-Original intro: I came to Humboldt County in 2001, after completing my psychology degree in Geneva, Switzerland, and my master's degree in psychotherapy in Syracuse, New York.
I have practiced psychotherapy since 1990, and I am familiar with a wide range of issues, situations and personal growth producing methods.
I focus on what I perceive possibly suits best the individual and the situation. I view life as a journey towards betterment of the person and reach for happiness, my role is to guide you towards it.
1-Addendum: (3/9/25, this is an update of my recents trainings in EMDR 2024 and certification in Hypnotherapy 2023).
2-Original intro: I came to Humboldt County in 2001, after completing my psychology degree in Geneva, Switzerland, and my master's degree in psychotherapy in Syracuse, New York.
I have practiced psychotherapy since 1990, and I am familiar with a wide range of issues, situations and personal growth producing methods.
I focus on what I perceive possibly suits best the individual and the situation. I view life as a journey towards betterment of the person and reach for happiness, my role is to guide you towards it.
Do you feel like you are experiencing repetitive patterns in your life that are holding you back or keeping you down? Do you feel stuck in your relationship, job, or other areas of your life? Therapy can help you to work towards a better understanding of yourself and your choices and create a path for change. Making change often requires a deep look at your life experiences and an understanding of why you do what you do. We will explore how your past is affecting your present and forge a shift towards different ways of thinking and seeing the world. I see therapy as a way to truly expand your understanding of yourself.
Do you feel like you are experiencing repetitive patterns in your life that are holding you back or keeping you down? Do you feel stuck in your relationship, job, or other areas of your life? Therapy can help you to work towards a better understanding of yourself and your choices and create a path for change. Making change often requires a deep look at your life experiences and an understanding of why you do what you do. We will explore how your past is affecting your present and forge a shift towards different ways of thinking and seeing the world. I see therapy as a way to truly expand your understanding of yourself.
With a background in elementary education and a passion for supporting children, youth, adults and families, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. Over the past two years, I have worked with individuals facing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, self-harm, grief, family conflicts, self-esteem challenges, and parenting struggles.
In addition to my private practice, I serve as a school social worker and a certified children's yoga instructor, integrating movement and mindfulness into therapeutic work. My approach is relational and client-centered, ensuring a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.
With a background in elementary education and a passion for supporting children, youth, adults and families, I bring a unique perspective to therapy. Over the past two years, I have worked with individuals facing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, self-harm, grief, family conflicts, self-esteem challenges, and parenting struggles.
In addition to my private practice, I serve as a school social worker and a certified children's yoga instructor, integrating movement and mindfulness into therapeutic work. My approach is relational and client-centered, ensuring a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.
Welcome- are you seeking meaningful human connection and healing that can support you in discovering and developing a more lively and authentic sense of self and embodiment in life? Whether you are experiencing the debilitating aftermath of trauma, addiction, loss, interpersonal difficulties, or are feeling emotionally disconnected with anxiety or depression, I invite you to reach out.
I have engaged in years of specialized training in trauma-informed care, and utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing & resilience.
Welcome- are you seeking meaningful human connection and healing that can support you in discovering and developing a more lively and authentic sense of self and embodiment in life? Whether you are experiencing the debilitating aftermath of trauma, addiction, loss, interpersonal difficulties, or are feeling emotionally disconnected with anxiety or depression, I invite you to reach out.
I have engaged in years of specialized training in trauma-informed care, and utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling in an effort to foster hope, healing & resilience.
Many times the journey of counseling is initiated by a life crisis, when one's resources have been exhausted and it is time to gather more tools for life's tool box. It is an act of strength to reach out, not a weakness.
My diverse counseling career has prepared me to work effectively with people from various walks of life. I am not a fixer, I see myself as a facilitator of change. One of my main goals as a therapist is to teach people skills needed to increase feelings of independence and empowerment.
Many times the journey of counseling is initiated by a life crisis, when one's resources have been exhausted and it is time to gather more tools for life's tool box. It is an act of strength to reach out, not a weakness.
My diverse counseling career has prepared me to work effectively with people from various walks of life. I am not a fixer, I see myself as a facilitator of change. One of my main goals as a therapist is to teach people skills needed to increase feelings of independence and empowerment.
Serenity Bowen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
3 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
Waitlist for new clients
As a relational and trauma informed therapist, I am committed to creating a positive and supportive therapeutic alliance. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My clinical practice includes crisis intervention, relational counseling, and anxiety and trauma recovery. I believe that building a trusting and supportive relationship is an essential component for healing. I practice in an engaged and relational way, asking questions and offering feedback and coping tools, with the intent of guiding you toward your own solutions with compassion.
As a relational and trauma informed therapist, I am committed to creating a positive and supportive therapeutic alliance. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My clinical practice includes crisis intervention, relational counseling, and anxiety and trauma recovery. I believe that building a trusting and supportive relationship is an essential component for healing. I practice in an engaged and relational way, asking questions and offering feedback and coping tools, with the intent of guiding you toward your own solutions with compassion.
Gina L Velasquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the first step to ask for support can be incredibly difficult—but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to meet you where you are, whether you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed, navigating a disorder, going through a life transition, or facing challenges in your relationships. Together, we’ll build a caring and supportive therapeutic relationship—one that offers you a safe space to reflect, grow, and heal. I bring experience working with both teens and adults.
Our collaborative work will focus on helping you cultivate a more authentic, fulfilling, and harmonious relationship with yourself and others.
Taking the first step to ask for support can be incredibly difficult—but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to meet you where you are, whether you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed, navigating a disorder, going through a life transition, or facing challenges in your relationships. Together, we’ll build a caring and supportive therapeutic relationship—one that offers you a safe space to reflect, grow, and heal. I bring experience working with both teens and adults.
Our collaborative work will focus on helping you cultivate a more authentic, fulfilling, and harmonious relationship with yourself and others.
Therapy offers a space to gather life’s puzzle pieces and reconnect with your own strengths. I specialize in helping people heal from anxiety, depression, body image concerns, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences in order to build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others.
Therapy offers a space to gather life’s puzzle pieces and reconnect with your own strengths. I specialize in helping people heal from anxiety, depression, body image concerns, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences in order to build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents, helping them navigate a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and more. I help those with both ongoing mental health issues and those going through life events or circumstances that simply need support through hard times.
I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents, helping them navigate a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and more. I help those with both ongoing mental health issues and those going through life events or circumstances that simply need support through hard times.
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Number of Therapists in 95521
100+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in 95521 who prioritize treating:
| 83% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Social Anxiety |
| 83% | Health Anxiety |
| 83% | Driving Anxiety |
| 78% | Depression |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 66% | Carelon Behavioral Health |
| 45% | Medi-Cal |
| 40% | Aetna |
How Therapists in 95521 see their clients
| 67% | In Person and Online | |
| 33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |