Body Positivity Therapists in Chowchilla, CA

Has live become overwhelming? I can help!. I became a therapist to help others live a fuller, happier life. My years as Marriage and Family Therapist, help me provide you with the skills you need to ease your emotional pain, build better relationships, and change your life for the better. I am spiritual and my practice is based on spiritual connection, body and mind awareness, empathy, deep understanding and compassion. My practice is body centered and body positive. I only take Anthem Blue Cross and Alliance/ Calderon and UBH. I only offer telehealth services.

I work with adults, teens and provide family therapy. My specialities include treating depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal ideation, mother-daughter relational dynamics, mood disorders, self-identity, self-esteem, confidence and body positivity. In therapy, I integrate whole wellness and health and build upon your strengths. I work towards inspiring creativity within yourself as I believe everyone is the author of their own lives.

Hi, my name is Chris Evensen, LMFT license 50460 working in Telehealth, statewide in California. I work with adults, and I primarily use a Humanistic approach to therapy with the goal of helping my clients increase their coping skills while letting go of negative self-beliefs and patterns of behavior that prevent them from living their lives to the fullest. My approach to therapy is client driven. I listen carefully and encourage my clients to tell me what they need from therapy and collaboratively we work towards meeting those needs. I use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness as well as Rational Emotive Therapy.

With over a decade of experience practicing through the lens of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, I work with clients to Address unresolved emotional and behavior patterns that often are rooted in early childhood experiences.

Greetings, I am delighted to introduce myself as a dedicated practitioner with over 25 years of experience in working with trauma in various capacities. Armed with a BSW and MSW, my journey has been enriched by a deep commitment to guiding individuals towards healing and growth. My extensive experience has been my greatest teacher. Through the years, I've had the privilege of working closely with diverse groups, including disabled clients, the elderly, and neurodivergent individuals. My personality, characterized by its straightforward nature and a hearty sense of humor, forms the backdrop for my therapeutic approach.

I believe healing is possible, and there is a path back to your truest self. The pain of life’s stressful, traumatic, and mental or physical health experiences might nudge you to mask, lash out, shut down, or use other creative strategies to survive. I’ve found that cultivating self-compassion and curious attention toward painful experience gradually gives way to spaciousness, growth, and peace. I welcome adults, teens, and children from all walks of life, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodiverse (Autism, ADHD, Highly Sensitive, etc) identities.

Are you overwhelmed by negative thoughts, or feeling depressed or anxious? No matter how hard you try, your life is a struggle. Even on a good day, when everything is going well, you still have those feelings: not understanding why you keep doing the things that you do, not recognizing the person you have become. On the outside you seem like you have your life put together, but on the inside, you are overwhelmed or unhappy. You're tired of feeling "stuck" in your life – whether it’s wanting better connections with loved ones, to better yourself, or to heal from the pain of your past.

I hold the belief that humans possess the resiliency to return to their grounded internal place of peace. Each person has the inherent ability to explore and find their individual tools for healing. I will gently and safely guide you through life's discord and back to your place of peace.

Asking for help is one of the hardest things to do. Celebrate yourself for taking this leap! You're probably here because you are looking for someone to partner with to make sustainable changes, work through past or current experiences, and cultivate safety inside yourself and in your relationships. You value growth, honesty, authenticity, and rest. I provide a safe container for you to explore your inner self; all the reflections of light on the surface and all the darkness in the depths. We will learn how to feel, how to self soothe, and how to transform your thoughts, emotions, and sense of self.

Everyone faces challenges and obstacles in their life. When you become overwhelmed and feel stuck by these challenges, I am here to help you find a new path to achieve your goals in life. I will work with to develop a process that will empower you to move forward through finding your strengths and uniqueness as an individual.

Whether challenged by relationships, life transitions, overcoming limiting self beliefs - we all have an ideal version of ourself we would like to live up to. Anxiety, depression, unprocessed trauma from the past can plague our present. How free do you want to be? Let's collaborate to uncover and discover your own inherent strength. The therapeutic process involves unpacking and exploring the barriers stopping us from living our most fulfilling dynamic life. As a clinician, I bring accountability, structure, humor, and enthusiasm - you just bring your whole self and we are sure to have a therapeutic experience.

Are you a smart, out-of-the box thinker? I value curiosity, connection, and compassion when it comes to lifestyle, gender, sexuality, relationship, spiritual practices, and every other form of individual expression. I am committed to meeting you as a unique individual and offering support whatever your challenges. My hope is that you will leave our sessions feeling heard, strong and hopeful. I use various modalities, including Rapid Resolution Therapy to address what may be blocking desired change.

Counseling should fit your lifestyle and needs. Your sessions will focus on your goals and you are encouraged to be your authentic self . Life can be stressful and we all could use someone to vent to and collaborate with on solutions and strategies to overcome obstacles. If you prefer a collaborative, personalized, and creative approach to problems, please contact me!

Own your story. I specialize in working with women and teens who have experienced trauma, grief, difficult life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem and are ready to take charge of their life narrative. Trust, authenticity, and vulnerability are vital components of the therapeutic process and I work hard to establish and maintain those values with clients. My heart for my clients is that they would feel the safety of being themselves while also being invited into growth and restoration of relationships.

Many women I work with talk about losing themselves and feeling frustratingly stuck. Are you a healthcare practitioner, nurse, or first responder? I specialize in working with women in the "helping fields". High expectations take a toll on our minds and our bodies. You want to feel grounded and confident. You need time to look inward and heal. You’re ready to develop a pathway forward, one where you feel hopeful and in control. You're in the right place. I also have a special interest in working with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I work with first-generation American-born people and "third culture" kids.

Are you feeling stressed out, depressed or anxious? If you answered yes, you aren't alone. Studies have found there has been an increase in anxiety and depression since the pandemic. I have created a safe and empathetic environment where you can learn let go of unhealthy relationship patterns and learn new coping mechanisms. Research has found the longer trauma, depression and anxiety go untreated the worse it will get. You can learn how to create balance in your life and have healthy relationships. You can also learn healthy self-care and self-compassion.

I provide the convenience of Telehealth services for individuals that have busy schedules and/or preferrer counseling from the comfort of home. The stressors of the world today are enough without trying to find the time to drive and park at an office for counseling. I offer talk therapy to help individuals learn to manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and other overwhelming emotions. I have helped people through different life problems including, divorce, breakups, unemployment, parenting struggles, grief, low self-esteem, poor organization, and social anxiety.

Hello, my name is Maria and I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering both individual and family sessions in Spanish or English. I am passionate about working with people who may need support with depression, burn out, anxiety, body image, self esteem, relationships with others, healing from trauma, POC identity, and LGBTQ+ identities. I have been working in the mental health field focusing on preventative and early interventions training to the community around mental health wellness, suicide, and domestic violence.

Have you experienced abuse (e.g. physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, etc.) in the past and do the impacts of it seem to keep coming up in your relationships today? My name is Soy and I would like to help you find healing from your past. My approach to support you is through relationships--relationship with yourself, with others, and with me. I believe that relationships are at the core of our well-being and I will walk alongside you as we explore, challenge, and navigate strategies in your relationships that no longer serve you, and build on the ones that do, in an open, honest, and curious way.