Eating Disorders Therapists in Chico, CA

My area of emphasis is recovery from disordered eating and eating disorders in adults. I do not treat minors. My goal is to create a supportive and safe environment in which you can explore your emotional needs and overcome barriers that may prevent you from recovering from an eating disorder or maintaining the gains you have achieved.

I have been in practice for 32 years. Over time, my work has expanded from exclusive focus on treating adult children of alcoholics, to include- eating disorders , families of bipolar patients, academic underachievement, depression/ anxiety, trauma, and grief. Often these issues are interrelated, and sometimes the singular matter. Women-in-transition groups have also been a mainstay of my practice. Recently, I included hypnotherapy to deepen the experience where appropriate. As the practice continues to grow, I'm reminded daily that it is my life's privilege to work with families and individuals, helping in the growth and healing process.

I have over 30 years of experience (and training) in Disordered Eating. Although it is my specialty, I love working with the general population as well. I understand addiction, compulsion and obsession very well and can help you understand their function in your life and help you build the skills necessary to put them out of a job. I believe everything we do, we do in an effort to take care of ourselves even though the things we choose to do may harm us. I help you to find more direct, satisfying ways to meet your real needs.

Do you feel like your friends and family just don't understand you or what you've been through? Are you feeling stressed or find it hard to turn your mind off or keep your thoughts from racing? These are common symptoms when we feel stressed. When your stress level exceeds your coping skills, symptoms of anxiety or depression pop up.

All day you hear the critical voice of the eating disorder in your head, dictating what you can eat, how you should feel and what your allowed to do that day. It feels like a continuous battle that consumes your day and takes you away from what really matters to you. The committee in your head occupies your every thought and judges your every move. To make matters worse we live in a society that feeds the committee through diet culture. You struggle to take up space and letting others in to help you when you need it most. Your struggle is real and valid! This daily battle is exhausting and leaves you questioning reality.

If you struggle with anxiety or depression, you know how difficult it can be to cope. Anxiety is easy to recognize. We worry more, avoid difficult situations, and feel tense, awkward, or ineffective. Depression feels exhausting and hopeless. We judge ourselves and other people harshly, feel intense sadness, and become passive. It can feel like we can't do anything right or that things never go our way. Imagine being more active, skilled, and competent, communicating more effectively in relationships, being more productive at work or school, and feeling more satisfied with life.

Living your life fully is an ongoing process of learning how to allow your authentic self to survive and thrive despite life's challenges. When we are hurting, we forget that at the core of our being we have inner greatness, unique gifts, and a legacy that needs to be liberated and brought forth into this life. When we are wounded we tend to get trapped by the defenses we build to protect ourselves. These ways of protecting ourselves cause relationship issues, create ongoing patterns of pain and conflict for ourselves and others, and prevent us from living fully who we are. In the journey together we move at your pace in compassionately exploring and liberating your inner authentic self.

Do you feel anxious or worried? Are you experiencing guilt or depression? Do you feel stuck or down? Confused or hopeless? In recent years, traumatic events have affected the way people in the north valley tend to cope with life. Significant life events have a way of bringing back past worries and triggers and people can find that life turns upside down. If you are experiencing a shift or are dealing with a familiar pattern, you are not alone.

I specialize in anxiety and depression surrounding all addiction issues (alcohol, drugs, sex, food, etc). Together, meaning collaboratively, we can develop understanding and enlightenment into breaking free from addictions. I am also a military veteran and have a special understanding of addiction for veterans. Additionally, I am available for individual, family, and couples counseling and work with most dynamics surrounding change for a happier and positive quality of living. See my Introduction Video :)

Are you exhausted and overwhelmed? Do you long for better connection with others? Are you filled with worry or regret or unresolvable grief? Or do you struggle to be content and to care for yourself? I am a relational psychotherapist in my third decade of private practice. I bring a deeply compassionate presence to my work with you and you will come to feel seen and safe and understood in our work together. You will experience increasing empathy for yourself and your needs. You will change unhealthy patterns with relationships, food, alcohol, substances and actions, by making inner shifts leading to behavioral changes.

I have lived and worked in the North State for many years and tailor my private practice to fit the needs of my clients. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I have been providing counseling services for over eighteen years. My work with clients encompasses a variety of life circumstances, especially those that come with life changes and transitions. I am a survivor of the 2018 Camp Fire and bring my unique life circumstances to my practice.

My team of therapists and I welcome anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, substance abuse, thoughts of suicide, despair, and other challenges that interfere with their well-being, happiness, and relationships with others. Even if you've previously found therapy to be unsuccessful, we can help! We treat the cause, not just the symptoms, of your distress. We believe that everyone is intelligent and capable; our job is to help you discover the capabilities that you already posses. You and your therapist will work together to resolve the obstacles that are preventing you from becoming your authentic self and living the life you desire.

Hi, I am Judith Thompson the director and supervisor of The Growing Place (TGP) and a practicing LMFT. I have the privilege of working with the most wonderful group of counselors and life coaches. TGP is a full service counseling center, providing a wide range of psychotherapy, life coaching, and mental health education. We have a love for people and a heart for helping you become more successful, and discover a new sense of freedom in your life. We understand your burdens, struggles, and heartaches. Our desire is to bring you hope, healing and peace.

When you just don't know what to do anymore. When life seems to be falling apart. Counseling may be just the thing to get you back on track. I can help you find your answers.

You're tired of second guessing every decision, feeling stuck between replaying the past and worrying about the future. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but still feel like you fall short. You’re tired of feeling judged, most of all by yourself. You're ready to get back to the present without all the overwhelm, confusion, or self doubt. Life doesn't have to be like this! There is hope for the joyful life you're looking for. Working with me helps you reconnect with what’s important so you can find direction to build a meaningful, fulfilling life.

Change can be hard, life stressors can be overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with worry, past trauma, changes in mood, maladaptive behaviors or depression, having a trained professional to hold space in an compassionate, safe environment may be exactly what you need. Are you looking for tools to manage stress, life transitions, loss, grief, and trauma?

I Am Currently Able To Take New Clients. We just don’t get through life unscathed. Life sometimes feels unsafe and can be overwhelming. It may be that we are not getting what we want in our relationships or our lives. When we decide it’s finally time to take better care of ourselves and explore our inner landscape, we may need help or a guide to help us through. I can provide a warm, honest and authentic relationship with you to create the trust and safety needed to help move you toward experiencing the life you desire.

Do you feel stuck in a relationship, career, or pattern? Are you struggling to find a way to manage a difficult situation? I can work with you to develop the skills to help you regain control of your life and conquer your problems. I will bring all of my experience, compassion, and humor into the process of supporting you in finding solutions. I utilize a strength-based approach to work with you in identifying your natural abilities to tackle your current challenges. I can help you identify your goals, tap into your strengths and create a plan to move forward.

I am sensitive to the many components that contribute to both personal blocks and growth. I view life as a journey with peaks and valleys, dark places and light places, and the inevitable changes of seasons. If I can walk with you on your journey, if even for a short time, to process difficulties in the present, pain from the past, or desires for the future, I count myself as honored. I endeavor to be a safe place for my clients so they can be honest without judgment.