Therapists in Chico, CA

Individuals come to me for a variety of problems; most often to improve the quality of their life and get relief from nagging self-doubt, anxiety, depression and emotional distress due to life changes and loss. They come to me for clarity, direction and tools to move beyond old patterns and take action to achieve a greater sense of freedom, fulfillment and authenticity.

YOU DESERVE A GOOD LIFE, STARTING TODAY! Whether you are facing difficulties balancing work & family, struggling with the impact of a plummeting economy, facing personal challenges, or only wish to enhance the quality of your life, seeking the support of an experienced counselor may be one of your best options. As a caring professional, I can assist you in attaining important insights into those areas that seem to give you the most difficulty, improve your ability to successfully communicate with others, and to develop new ways in working through problems.

Please be advised that I exclusively provide in-person consultations. With over 8 years of experience as a therapist, I have witnessed my clients achieve self-worth & emotional regulation, paving the way for them to reach their objectives. I am thrilled to welcome clients who are eager to embark on their path to healing. I cater to individuals facing various challenges, from depression & anxiety to spiritual emergence & women's issues. My clients have commended me for being empathetic, cooperative, insightful, & intuitive. Our sessions will revolve around enhancing strengths, creating boundaries & cultivating positive experiences.

Hello! I am a dedicated therapist who values the uniqueness of each client I work with. I consider it a great privilege to help my clients work through the challenges in their lives and support them in their growth....and it's never too late for growth! There are no issues too large or too small to bring into the safe environment of my office. I have a real knack for understanding different personalities and breaking down communication and other issues that are keeping relationships in a negative cycle.

Life can be challenging, exciting, and downright hard. In my practice, I would like to offer a compassionate space for you to work on who would like to be and mange the stressors life throws your way. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Self-Regulation Techniques, amongst others including Brainspotting, to provide you with an opportunity to identify your emotions, your struggles, and your goals.

At Kokoro Counseling Center we help people move through their lives with a greater sense of purpose, meaning, and joy. We partner with our clients to develop treatment goals that target unwanted emotional struggles and behavioral patterns. Upon request, we work with prescribing medical providers for a more promising psychotherapeutic outcome. Our practice integrates various clinical treatment theories that meet a range of client treatment needs. Our center offers an emotionally safe space to heal past trauma and embrace new beginnings. Even in the darkest of places, we can recapture resiliency and joy one step at a time.

Happy 2024! Wouldn't it be amazing if we could all float through life without stress, struggles, triggers, and obstacles? I hope your automatic thoughts are "nope" because you are right. All of these experiences from our childhood to our relationships, through grief and trauma make us into the person we are and help us appreciate that we can come out the other side being a healthier, happier version of ourselves. Let me help you find a healthy perspective and begin to live a better more fulfilling life. There is no one size fits all so we work together to find the path that best suits you!

Hello! You may be reading this because you are in crisis. You or your family may be suffering the pain, darkness, and emptiness of loss, grief, depression, relationship turmoil or hurt, or mired in addiction. Perhaps your faith is in crisis or you have been rejected or abused. The challenges may seem too much to bear. I have good news for you! You are not alone. You can feel better. You can overcome your pain. You can find new hope, strength, courage, and meaning.

Hi, my name is Joanne Nitchman, LMFT. I am genuine, empathic and authentic. I can incorporate my life experiences in a way that helps people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, grief and loss. I use a Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach along with being person centered. I also can provide EMDR and Brainspotting. There’s always hope and I will partner with you to help you discover your way forward.I enjoy working with adults, elders and couples.

Life can become challenging to all of us at some time or another. Whether it is dealing with a loss, struggling with depression or anxiety, struggling to handle day to day stressors, or even just feeling off and knowing you're not living or feeling how you would like to, we could all use some support at different times in our lives. I got into this field because I truly wanted to do something as a career that helped others and couldn't think of doing something where I wasn't able to interact with and support others.

I have counseled folks with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, adjustment and relationship problems for over 20 years. Many years of life experience allow me to meet my clients with compassion and understanding. I am guided by the particular needs of each client, at all times discovering and reinforcing strengths and abilities. I help my clients achieve their goals as they shed interfering thoughts, habits, fears and beliefs. I happily accept many insurance plans and will consider sliding scale fees. Helping someone achieve greater life satisfaction brings me much joy.