Bisexual Therapists in Woodland, CA
Is anxiety getting in your way of you leading your best life? Is something that happened in your life years or even decades ago still impacting you and you don't know how to move past it? Are experiences from your past impacting your relationships? Your work? Your ability to be your best self? Do you have physical symptoms that don't seem to have a medical cause but cause you difficulty in your life? Are you experiencing unexplained panic symptoms? Therapy can help. My work focuses on healing past traumas to help you get your life back.
Is anxiety getting in your way of you leading your best life? Is something that happened in your life years or even decades ago still impacting you and you don't know how to move past it? Are experiences from your past impacting your relationships? Your work? Your ability to be your best self? Do you have physical symptoms that don't seem to have a medical cause but cause you difficulty in your life? Are you experiencing unexplained panic symptoms? Therapy can help. My work focuses on healing past traumas to help you get your life back.
Cristeta Rillera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Woodland, CA 95695
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD? Are your symptoms negatively impacting your daily life? If you feel hopeless and not sure how you can heal, now may be a good time to connect with a skilled therapist. Stress, anxiety, and trauma can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to guide you toward tranquility. Let’s work together to rewrite your story and pave the way to a brighter future. Your healing journey begins now. Continue reading to learn how booking a session today is the best decision you’ll make for your overall health.
Seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and trauma/PTSD? Are your symptoms negatively impacting your daily life? If you feel hopeless and not sure how you can heal, now may be a good time to connect with a skilled therapist. Stress, anxiety, and trauma can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to guide you toward tranquility. Let’s work together to rewrite your story and pave the way to a brighter future. Your healing journey begins now. Continue reading to learn how booking a session today is the best decision you’ll make for your overall health.
I am currently accepting new online/phone clients. "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide no to be reduced by them." Maya Angelou. I provide you with a safe place without judgement, together we will find solutions to help you get to a better functioning. I am passionate about the work that I do and I want you to leave my office feeling a sense of tranquility and motivation. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. During the past 6 years, I have worked extensively with Trauma Victims and as a family conflict mediator.
I am currently accepting new online/phone clients. "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide no to be reduced by them." Maya Angelou. I provide you with a safe place without judgement, together we will find solutions to help you get to a better functioning. I am passionate about the work that I do and I want you to leave my office feeling a sense of tranquility and motivation. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. During the past 6 years, I have worked extensively with Trauma Victims and as a family conflict mediator.
Being a part of the military can add a complicated layer to life and especially to family life. Not only does the military bring its own culture and obligations, it also brings its own "family" component that can get "tangled" when interwoven. Often times service members and partners find themselves struggling to balance family life with work and military life and when life is out of balance a multitude of issues can arise such as depression and anxiety, not to mention coping with any added stress such as combat experiences or other trauma within or out of the military.
Being a part of the military can add a complicated layer to life and especially to family life. Not only does the military bring its own culture and obligations, it also brings its own "family" component that can get "tangled" when interwoven. Often times service members and partners find themselves struggling to balance family life with work and military life and when life is out of balance a multitude of issues can arise such as depression and anxiety, not to mention coping with any added stress such as combat experiences or other trauma within or out of the military.
I often hear from those I help that they waited many months or even years before seeking help from a professional. The same may be true for you. It is common that those living in distress feel like they are alone in their experiences; you do not have to feel alone anymore. We all have different starting points, and no one is better than the other. That is why professional care can be helpful for a variety of patients who face a variety of concerns. So no matter where you are in life, therapy aims to improve life, reach your goals , and find happiness your way.
I often hear from those I help that they waited many months or even years before seeking help from a professional. The same may be true for you. It is common that those living in distress feel like they are alone in their experiences; you do not have to feel alone anymore. We all have different starting points, and no one is better than the other. That is why professional care can be helpful for a variety of patients who face a variety of concerns. So no matter where you are in life, therapy aims to improve life, reach your goals , and find happiness your way.
We all endure challenges at some point or another in our lives yet we continue to strive forward to find peace, solace, content, or happiness. Therapy can help identify those goals, overcome barriers, and henceforth, head toward betterment & enrichment via personal growth.
We all endure challenges at some point or another in our lives yet we continue to strive forward to find peace, solace, content, or happiness. Therapy can help identify those goals, overcome barriers, and henceforth, head toward betterment & enrichment via personal growth.
Starting therapy can often bring up many feelings; and taking those first steps to find a good fit between you and your therapist is an important part of the process. We will work together to create a relationship that feels safe enough to address your concerns. In addition to my private psychotherapy practice I have provided trauma informed therapy to individuals and families in various community based, non-profit agencies, in addition to Clinical Supervision.
Starting therapy can often bring up many feelings; and taking those first steps to find a good fit between you and your therapist is an important part of the process. We will work together to create a relationship that feels safe enough to address your concerns. In addition to my private psychotherapy practice I have provided trauma informed therapy to individuals and families in various community based, non-profit agencies, in addition to Clinical Supervision.
My life philosophy is simple. I approach life with dedication, integrity and a sense of humor. The latter always comes in handy. While a native Californian, I’ve been lucky enough to have lived in three different countries and have learned that no matter the land or language, people crave love and union. People are waiting to tell their story, be heard and accepted.
My life philosophy is simple. I approach life with dedication, integrity and a sense of humor. The latter always comes in handy. While a native Californian, I’ve been lucky enough to have lived in three different countries and have learned that no matter the land or language, people crave love and union. People are waiting to tell their story, be heard and accepted.
My name is Monique Martin. I have years of experience working with youth and families. I am compassionate, intuitive and authentic in my therapeutic approach. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. I specialize in treating individuals struggling with depression, family conflict, relationship issues, history of trauma, anxiety, and life traditions.
My name is Monique Martin. I have years of experience working with youth and families. I am compassionate, intuitive and authentic in my therapeutic approach. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. I specialize in treating individuals struggling with depression, family conflict, relationship issues, history of trauma, anxiety, and life traditions.
I believe that you are intrinsically worthy of love and belonging but I know that often we are made to believe that being ourselves is not good enough. Self-love and acceptance can begin within this space; a place where all feel welcomed and relaxed, free from cultural and societal expectations. I'm glad you're here.
I believe that you are intrinsically worthy of love and belonging but I know that often we are made to believe that being ourselves is not good enough. Self-love and acceptance can begin within this space; a place where all feel welcomed and relaxed, free from cultural and societal expectations. I'm glad you're here.
How would you like to live a vital, fulfilling life and reduce the effects of stress and anxiety that keep you stuck? I'd like to engage you in a personalized mind/body approach to fulfilling your goals, which may include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, a tailored use of meditation and body awareness techniques, and if agreeable, suggestions for lifestyle adjustments. I'd like to support you in regard to coping with aging, transitions, losses, relationships/communication problems, and managing changes. Being mother tongue Italian, I am happy to offer bilingual services to Italian-speaking clients.
How would you like to live a vital, fulfilling life and reduce the effects of stress and anxiety that keep you stuck? I'd like to engage you in a personalized mind/body approach to fulfilling your goals, which may include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, a tailored use of meditation and body awareness techniques, and if agreeable, suggestions for lifestyle adjustments. I'd like to support you in regard to coping with aging, transitions, losses, relationships/communication problems, and managing changes. Being mother tongue Italian, I am happy to offer bilingual services to Italian-speaking clients.
I work with adults of all genders and sexualities in individual, couple, and group settings. I believe that any symptoms or behaviors currently bothering you served a purpose at one time; if they have ceased to be useful, together we can find ways to reduce or eliminate them. I draw most heavily from somatic, cognitive-behavioral, narrative and solution-focused therapies. I specialize in brief, focused work but can engage in longer term work, if this is more appropriate for your concerns.
I work with adults of all genders and sexualities in individual, couple, and group settings. I believe that any symptoms or behaviors currently bothering you served a purpose at one time; if they have ceased to be useful, together we can find ways to reduce or eliminate them. I draw most heavily from somatic, cognitive-behavioral, narrative and solution-focused therapies. I specialize in brief, focused work but can engage in longer term work, if this is more appropriate for your concerns.
I help people find wholeness, vitality, satisfaction, and contentment. With humor and compassion I can help guide you through the obstacles that keep you from having the life you deserve. Left untreated,old pain, trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction can drain the pleasure and beauty from living. Working together, we can restore the colors of life.
I help people find wholeness, vitality, satisfaction, and contentment. With humor and compassion I can help guide you through the obstacles that keep you from having the life you deserve. Left untreated,old pain, trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction can drain the pleasure and beauty from living. Working together, we can restore the colors of life.
I began my career 13 years ago supporting children and families in schools and group homes. Since then, I’ve worked in hospice, hospitals, and mental health settings, gaining extensive experience with grief, loss, and relationships. Having lived in several countries and speaking three languages, I bring a deep understanding of cultural-based mental health.
I began my career 13 years ago supporting children and families in schools and group homes. Since then, I’ve worked in hospice, hospitals, and mental health settings, gaining extensive experience with grief, loss, and relationships. Having lived in several countries and speaking three languages, I bring a deep understanding of cultural-based mental health.
These are unprecedented and uncertain times. You may be feeling grief, loss, burnout, depression, anxiety, or you may have no clue what it is you're feeling. I am here to hold space for you as we make our way through this existential crisis.
These are unprecedented and uncertain times. You may be feeling grief, loss, burnout, depression, anxiety, or you may have no clue what it is you're feeling. I am here to hold space for you as we make our way through this existential crisis.
Are you looking for a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore who you are, understand how you got here, and move forward in your life? If you’re ready to heal the wounds of the past and gain deeper insight into yourself, I’m here to guide and support you on this journey.
As an experienced therapist, I specialize in working collaboratively with adults and adolescents, helping them navigate life’s struggles and challenges. Whether you’re dealing with painful experiences, difficult relationships, or distressing symptoms, I provide a safe and supportive environment to help you find healing and relief.
Are you looking for a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore who you are, understand how you got here, and move forward in your life? If you’re ready to heal the wounds of the past and gain deeper insight into yourself, I’m here to guide and support you on this journey.
As an experienced therapist, I specialize in working collaboratively with adults and adolescents, helping them navigate life’s struggles and challenges. Whether you’re dealing with painful experiences, difficult relationships, or distressing symptoms, I provide a safe and supportive environment to help you find healing and relief.
Sometimes life hands us experiences we didn't ask for, don't want, & don’t feel equipped to handle. Filled with anxiety or surrounded by loss, it can feel like there is nowhere to turn. You want to be successful, have good relationships with friends & family, contribute meaningfully to the world & even have some fun. Instead you may find yourself struggling to get out of bed in the morning, cycling through negative thoughts, overwhelmed with hopelessness, or even sabotaging work or relationships. Sometimes emotions get so big that we defend ourselves against them, building walls that often lead to numbness, anxiety and depression.
Sometimes life hands us experiences we didn't ask for, don't want, & don’t feel equipped to handle. Filled with anxiety or surrounded by loss, it can feel like there is nowhere to turn. You want to be successful, have good relationships with friends & family, contribute meaningfully to the world & even have some fun. Instead you may find yourself struggling to get out of bed in the morning, cycling through negative thoughts, overwhelmed with hopelessness, or even sabotaging work or relationships. Sometimes emotions get so big that we defend ourselves against them, building walls that often lead to numbness, anxiety and depression.
For most of my clients depression or anxiety is impacting life in a negative way. Sometimes grief causes this disruption; sometimes a history of early life trauma continues to undermine a sense of well-being; sometimes low self-esteem or feelings of being alone are intensifying. One may be struggling and hasn't yet found a way to make sense of why--"something just feels wrong inside of me but others cannot see or understand it."
For most of my clients depression or anxiety is impacting life in a negative way. Sometimes grief causes this disruption; sometimes a history of early life trauma continues to undermine a sense of well-being; sometimes low self-esteem or feelings of being alone are intensifying. One may be struggling and hasn't yet found a way to make sense of why--"something just feels wrong inside of me but others cannot see or understand it."
Love Bigger. Deepen your authentic connections with yourself AND the people you love. Let's transform your pain into wisdom, navigate rough emotional terrain, reclaim joy and gratitude, and recast your healing journey as a rite of passage. I call it "doing your Wildish Work." There's abundant space for you regardless of your political and spiritual beliefs. Your fears, hopes, shame, grief, gender, relationship configuration, identity, dreams, goals... ALL of you is welcome here. You'll be met with genuine warmth, care and an irreverent, spirited nature that turns healing “work” into a joyful adventure.
Love Bigger. Deepen your authentic connections with yourself AND the people you love. Let's transform your pain into wisdom, navigate rough emotional terrain, reclaim joy and gratitude, and recast your healing journey as a rite of passage. I call it "doing your Wildish Work." There's abundant space for you regardless of your political and spiritual beliefs. Your fears, hopes, shame, grief, gender, relationship configuration, identity, dreams, goals... ALL of you is welcome here. You'll be met with genuine warmth, care and an irreverent, spirited nature that turns healing “work” into a joyful adventure.
Thank you for taking the time to read my page. I have a private practice downtown Davis focusing on individuals, relationships, and families.. I also offer a collaborative and supportive partnership in addressing couples and relationship therapy including couples in ENM, monogamous, and poly relationships. I work with betrayal trauma, childhood and attachment trauma. am also involved in cutting edge psychotherapy practices such as psychedelic therapy. My practice includes individual therapy, brief and long-term therapy, sex therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
Thank you for taking the time to read my page. I have a private practice downtown Davis focusing on individuals, relationships, and families.. I also offer a collaborative and supportive partnership in addressing couples and relationship therapy including couples in ENM, monogamous, and poly relationships. I work with betrayal trauma, childhood and attachment trauma. am also involved in cutting edge psychotherapy practices such as psychedelic therapy. My practice includes individual therapy, brief and long-term therapy, sex therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
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Bisexual Therapists
What is bisexual-affirming therapy?
Bisexual-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client’s bisexual identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual’s orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of bisexual people. This support is especially important, as research shows that bisexual individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation compared to other groups. Bisexual-affirming therapy acknowledges that bisexual individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as invalidation, relationship challenges, and minority stress—that require specialized understanding and intervention. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for bisexual partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship.
While not required, some clients prefer working with bisexual therapists who may bring personal insight to the therapeutic relationship. However, a non-bisexual therapist with strong training and a genuine commitment to affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who understands how identity impacts mental health and can create a space of trust and respect.
While not required, some clients prefer working with bisexual therapists who may bring personal insight to the therapeutic relationship. However, a non-bisexual therapist with strong training and a genuine commitment to affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who understands how identity impacts mental health and can create a space of trust and respect.
What can a bisexual therapist help with?
Bisexual-affirming therapists can provide support across a wide range of concerns relevant to bisexual individuals. Whether through personal or professional experience, they often have specialized knowledge in areas such as the coming out process, navigating stereotypes, and dealing with common stressors. Relationship support is another key area of focus, as bisexual clients may face unique challenge when dating or maintaining relationships across genders. Affirming therapists can also help clients build coping strategies for managing discrimination or stigma.
Additionally, many bisexual-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection. It's important to note that therapists provide can talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Additionally, many bisexual-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organizations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection. It's important to note that therapists provide can talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
How do I find a bisexual therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding bisexual-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialize in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit.
During initial consultations or early sessions, ask potential therapists about their specific training in bisexual-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related concerns. An effective bisexual-affirming therapist will demonstrate genuine understanding of bisexual experiences, including awareness of the unique challenges facing bisexual individuals. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.
During initial consultations or early sessions, ask potential therapists about their specific training in bisexual-affirming care, their experience with LGBTQ+ clients, and their therapeutic approach to identity-related concerns. An effective bisexual-affirming therapist will demonstrate genuine understanding of bisexual experiences, including awareness of the unique challenges facing bisexual individuals. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.