Attachment-based Therapists in Arcata, CA

Would you like support and guidance for your journey in healing and gain deeper understanding and connections with yourself and others? I specialize in working with people who are experiencing stress, anxiety and depression. I offer a wide variety of transformational tools and therapeutic orientations for your journey towards healing. The modalities that inform my Therapy practice include Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Mindfulness Work and Expressions through art. I draw from recent studies in cognitive neuroscience and brain development.

I work with clients who are looking to live more authentically, to know themselves at an honest and in-depth level, to learn to accept the parts of themselves they have wanted to hide, those who want to acknowledge and work through anxiety, depression, lack of accountability or responsibility in their life, and those who are creative artists or entrepreneurs that may feel scattered or lost. I work with clients who are feeling stuck, in their relationships, career, or within themselves. I work from a somatic perspective, incorporating contemporary Reichian theory and Ecopsychology principles, among many other modalities.

Taking the first step in asking for support can be incredibly challenging. You don't have to struggle alone. I am here to meet you where you are, whether you feel anxious or overwhelmed, manage a disorder, have life transitions, or have relationship difficulties. I provide the foundation for a caring, warm therapeutic relationship that will allow you to reflect on your life in a safe and supportive environment. Together we will work collaboratively to address your concerns while promoting the development of more rewarding, authentic, harmonious relationships with yourself and others.

Are you struggling to do things differently, but continue to find yourself back in the place you started? As a marriage and family therapist, I specialize in relationships and in my years of experience I've learned that this is the main reason people seek therapy; help with their relationships. Whether it be your partner, parent, child or boss, relationships can cause a lot of distress when they are not going well. So good news, you are in the right place! Although we can’t change other people, we DO have the power to change ourselves. Let’s work together to empower you to change in ways that lead to positive changes in your life.

Presence, attunement and holistic witnessing provide the container to safely feel, express and expand. With a resonant, integrative, and somatic approach, we'll explore and process in a way that allows your thoughts, emotions, feelings, felt sense and unique lived experience to take up space and integrate, highlighting your depth of inner wisdom and resourcing unique to you.

You’re looking for help in all of the right places, and would like to find a good fit. Maybe repetitive patterns or cycles in your life have you seeking change. Maybe you're seeking more clarity or understanding of your experiences. You want to move forward, to connect more, and to feel more supported and supporting. You would like to have more meaningful relationship with yourself, with others, with life in general. I enjoy assisting others in learning to create more balance, calm, and connection in their lives, whether in coping with mental health challenges or with life circumstances.

Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, mid-life changes, or feelings of depression and anxiety, psychotherapy can be an invaluable tool. Therapy provides a safe environment to heal from unresolved past issues or deal with current life stressors. I am honored to accompany you on your journey to personal growth and wholeness.

There's a saying, "Healing is the application of love to the places inside that hurt." I'm here to fully support you in tending to those places. Together we will journey into understanding the major themes and patterns in your life and what they are trying to teach you. This increased level of awareness can help you access your strength and intuition, eliminate negative self talk and choose a more fulfilling relationship with yourself, others and life. I offer a 15 minute meet and greet to ensure we are a good fit.

For over 45 years I have had the privilege of providing competent, compassionate, caring psychotherapy and personal, business, and optimal health coaching services to a wide range of people. I work by phone and by telemedicine online internationally.I know techniques that rapidly and effectively lower anxiety. I am the author of two books and have an international reputation as a consultant, educator and coach.I have an extensive background in Integrative Psychology and natural health.I work with natural cycles and timing.I work with small companies internationally as a coach as well as individual enterpreneurs.

My work is rooted in a desire to support you in recognizing and resolving whatever holds you back, whether that's conscious or unconsciously held beliefs; internalized messages received from family, culture, or a sick society; grief, loss, anxiety or depression, or the challenge of major life transitions. I believe we each hold the wisdom and power to build and sustain meaningful careers, relationships, and lives, even amid circumstances and pasts that are beyond our control. There is so much within our control when we are ready to give ourselves to that.

My name is Yaj (soft j). I am an attachment & recovery based Relationship Coach (former LMFT in NY for 17 years) in Humboldt County, CA, working online & in my home office. Since 2001, my clients - couples & individuals - seek relief from chronic patterns of conflict & negativity in relationships. My work offers focused education, supportive guidance in skill training & reparative relational experiences in 75-min couple sessions, 60 min for individuals. When you show up willing to be open, even when it's hard, you discover a decrease in the suffering struggle & create safety and closeness in relationship with self, other and life.

Therapy is a place where we get to focus on what's important to us: where we've been, where we'd ideally like to go, and everything in between. A confidential place just for you - free from the distractions of work, responsibilities, family and other people's agendas. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are at, and to support you in the ways that you need.

I work on all sorts of issues and specialize in adult autism and new moms. You want a life you love. I'll work with you through difficult feelings and tough situations that block you from that life. Expect compassion and expect to laugh. We will work through tough stuff, but I will be down to earth and real with you- and you can do the same with me. Our work will be practical-- finding real solutions and strategies for your unique situation. Holistic therapy recognizes that our minds, emotions, bodies, and spirit are inherently connected and influence one another.

It takes an unbelievable amount of courage to reach out to others for help when you need it. I believe in the importance of creating a comfortable, supportive, and collaborative space with clients that allows them to explore what brought them into therapy. I have experience working with couples and individuals struggling with relational issues, anxiety, depression, BFRBs (trichotillomania, excoriation disorder), anger management, and ADHD. I have experience working with autistic individuals and believe in neuroaffirmative care. I apply an integrative approach, drawing from various treatment modalities depending on client needs.

I work alongside the client (or clients), helping them to discover their deepest goals. These could be to attain their dream job, to make relationships flow, or to deepen their connection to their environment. This brings more joy and freedom into their daily lives and assists in removing obstacles along the path.

My style is collaborative, compassionate and non formulaic. Together, we decide what the issues are and how to tackle them. A special focus of my practice is with creative's and culturally diverse people. Besides teaching clients new skills to overcome their feelings of depression, anxiety, trauma or low self-esteem, I am also trained as a master career coach and can help you find greater meaning in your career choices or achieve success in your job search or in improving your work relationships.

Although fear, anger, shame, guilt, and sadness often prevent us from living each day to the fullest, each one of us is uniquely resilient. From a strengths-based approach, I work collaboratively with my patients to facilitate personal growth, healing, and the establishment of more meaningful and fulfilling interpersonal relationships. I utilize EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) as a primary intervention in the resolution of trauma in individual therapy.

I understand the importance of building trust, safety and rapport in any relationship, in order to more effectively navigate the uncomfortable memories, experiences and relational patterns that have you feeling stuck. Whether you're seeking therapy to address a specific concern or simply to engage in a personal exploration, the therapeutic process can help increase insight, decrease anxiety and painful emotions, identify healthier coping strategies and deepen relationships. Together, we will work to identify and nurture your personal strengths, equipping you with resources that empower you to navigate the challenges of daily life.

Do you long to feel greater self esteem and ease? My experience helping many people has shown me that effective and worthwhile therapy unfolds by sensitive attunement to each unique client or couple. Healing has many facets: emotional, somatic, cognitive, energetic, and relational are important elements. I work with you as your skilled guide within a healing professional therapeutic relationship. If you are seeking transpersonal (spiritually inclusive) therapy I could be a great fit for you. As a long time seeker and practitioner I know well the gifts that come from the spaces where psychology meets spirituality.