Coaching Therapists in Arcata, CA

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.

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.

I believe that solutions are as varied as people. Your individual style or temperament is the key to who you are and what works for you. I believe that everyone has a meaningful life story and in the power of telling that story and having it heard. I believe in inspiration and in practical solutions. I believe in the importance of good self care and that many things are therapeutic in addition to therapy. I will help you to find other inner and external resources which are supportive and helpful towards the changes you wish to make.

Accepting new clients: Individual adults only. Do you find that you are trying to create the life that you can envision, but get stuck, or feel like you don’t deserve to follow your vision? Sometimes we can use some help -- with tools to honor your Authentic Self, to work with your fears, to find your joy and move forward. I provide non-judgmental guidance that draws upon your natural creativity, compassion and clarity. I respect who you are now, and collaborate with you, honoring your innate strengths and skills. We work to heal old wounds, increase awareness and empower you to consciously create a life that resonates with you.

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.

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

If you are reading this, you probably want to feel better and make some changes in your life. We can work together to make that happen.

I have been working in mental health for nearly 30 years. I developed a holistic psychology practice over 20 years ago to help my clients get the best results. Holistic means treating the whole person; mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of someone's life to find the root cause of symptoms. I am also a clinical nutritionist focusing on helping to educate about detox and balance brain chemistry with vitamins, minerals and amino acids and eating for optimal health. I focus on root cause of symptoms, doing progressive trauma interventions. Trauma is about times in your life in which your nervous system becomes dysregulated.

I believe it’s a privilege working in the field of psychology and with humans of all ages from infancy to geriatrics. Some of my psychological expertise include human development, traumas, mood disorders, forensics as well as various ranges of other mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. I believe that humans are experts in their lived experiences. It is my privilege to learn from humans and imagine/interpret their situations, challenges, or concerns and offer psychoeducation in support of reducing disruptive/negative lifor issues and lessons

A creative approach to counseling permeates the therapeutic environment. I have a wide range of therapeutic modalities that I utilize depending upon client need..These include: art therapy, play therapy, sand tray, cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and existential approaches. I am fluent in American Sign Language and all ages are welcome. Due to nine years working at Loma Linda BMC, I am able to help a variety of psychological issues conflicting clients. Empathy, Accountability, and Searching for Truth are personal components.

Currently accepting new group clients only (see group info at bottom of this page). I currently have a waitlist for individual clients. I believe effective solutions are as diverse as the people seeking them. When you have consistently struggled with procrastination, disorganization, inconsistent focus, and feeling overwhelmed, identifying those solutions can feel like a daunting task. For neurodivergent folks operating in a world tailored to neurotypical brains, that task can feel insurmountable. Feeling burned out and overwhelmed by the demands and pace of the world around you? Let's work together to shift that.

The pandemic was hard on all of us. If you feel like you need some support or help to desal the last couple of years, I'm here. We all need help occasionally. Learning how to approach and overcome these challenges shape us and allow us to experience life to the fullest. Therapy allows us to look at where we may be blocked and helps us find our own answers to living an authentic life. I discovered that building a supportive relationship through therapy creates a safe place to explore life issues, understand difficult situations, learn new skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations that lead to a more authentic life.

As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, I serve clients in Humboldt County, California who have educationally related needs. I work with children, teens, and adults, providing psychoeducational evaluations. I hold a BA in Child Development and a MA in Psychology: School Psychology; both from Cal Poly Humboldt. I am an LEP, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and a credentialed School Psychologist in California.

There are a lot of reasons to seek therapy, and improved relationships can help most all of them. Repetitive patterns from trauma or a diminished connection with a loved one can drain the resiliency and joy from your daily life. It can seem like you're stuck with unmet needs, feeling like you can't get it right, or that you are the only one who cares about the relationship. You ever wonder how people who love each other so much can argue so intensely? I strive to help you move from ineffective dependency to effective dependence.