Therapists in Ukiah, CA

"I'm responsible for who I am. My task is to free myself sufficiently so that I can respond in the present moment not from past programming. That's what freedom is." Initially a practitioner in nonprofits and community behavioral health programs and more recently private practice, i have come to find as a more recent trauma-informed therapist, symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and relational issues are often expressions of unresolved grief and trauma. I am fascinated by the power of lasting change that comes from intentional, deep work.

I enjoy working with clients who want to improve the quality of their relationships. As part of supporting clients in addressing relationship issues, my work can involve working with clients on individual issues such as reducing depression and anxiety. I assist clients in exploring and processing feelings that contribute to depression and anxiety with the goal of promoting individual well-being which, in turn, contributes to improvement in relationships. I utilize a collaborative approach that involves supporting clients in understanding how past life experiences and current life issues are impacting their lives. Connecting clients with strengths is a primary treatment goal.

People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons; whether the issue is relationship problems, depression, anxiety, stress, or life's major transitions. Therapy is often useful in helping us discover how to have more satisfying relationships, or how to develop skills that will serve us well when we decide to change careers, for example. When you truly are heard and understood, you can become your best self. I can help you discover your unique talents and strengths so you can use them to live the fulfilling life you want.

In my 25 years of psychotherapy practice for individuals, couples, and families, I have helped people identify, explore and heal the issues that have kept them from accomplishing what they want with their lives. My experience has shown that moving beyond right/wrong thinking, judgments and emotional reactivity can greatly facilitate growth and freedom. Paying attention to the sensations and feeling in our bodies and relaxing through deep breathing can create insights to quickly reveal one's essential issues. Over the last ten years I have spent considerable time doing couples therapy.

My name is Michael Jones and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety disorders, including OCD, Panic Disorder, and depression using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.

Despair, depression, and an overwhelming sense of emptiness. So many people suffer under the weight of these feelings. Because of them relationships flounder and don’t make headway. Family life and parenting become endless arenas for unhappiness and anger, and in the end, life is not lived to the fullest. Being in a relationship brings all our weaknesses to the fore. Parenting adds another element of difficulty, bringing up issues from childhood, and memories of painful and disappointing relationships with our parents. There are no quick and easy solutions to unhappiness, but

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and I have been working in the counseling field since 2010. I have experience working in Child Welfare, non-profit, and private practice settings with individuals, couples, families, and groups who are experiencing a wide range of challenges. Much of my experience has been dedicated to helping those affected by trauma. My experience with this hurting population spans over 12 years. I am trained in Trauma-Informed Practice and have assisted individuals and families in overcoming barriers to personal emotional and psychological safety.

Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.

Lauren Horvath is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides strength-based, trauma-informed therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Lauren provides person-centered therapy and believes each client is the expert in their own life. I have 15 years of practice in the mental health field and utilize a variety of approaches to assist clients in reaching their goals including; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Positive Psychology, and Psychoeducation.

Michael Brown is a licensed psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to restore emotional connections. His goal is to help his clients feel better about themselves and their relationships. He works with individuals and couples from all cultures and sexual orientations and he welcomes each to therapy just as they are. Michael has experience working to repair ruptures in relationships. Michael also has experience working in trauma, depression and anxiety. Michael has also worked with children and families.

I enjoy working with preteens, teens and adults. I have specialized experience working with juvenile offenders, particularly youth who have been incarcerated. In addition, I have a special interest in helping members of the Native community address issues which sometimes stem from Historical trauma, including family and domestic violence, addiction and poverty. I enjoy watching clients embrace their own strengths and begin to enjoy the freedom and joy which comes from discovering their purpose and living the life they were meant to live.

I have worked with children, youth, and adults for many years in multiple environments. I work collaboratively with the person to help them meet their needs and goals. What is it you would like to achieve? Overcome? Process? Using evidence based practices, I will help you work through trauma, conflict/loss of family, substance use, depression and anxiety.

As an interactive, solution-focused Integrative Holistic Therapist I strive to empower YOU to make long lasting behavior changes that are the foundation for a lifetime of health and well-being. I work with a wide spectrum of challenges, ranging from addiction to stress management. I also provide guidance and support to those looking to enhance their life or in the mist of change. Research shows we are impacted by multiple interconnected dimensions. These dimensions include our physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

In my practice, I attempt to address suffering: what makes us suffer, how we suffer, and how suffering can be alleviated. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life issues and are not afraid to take on the suffering consciously, with my support, in order to transform their lives. I specialize in the treatment of addictions of all kinds, but primarily chemical, co-dependency, sex and romance, and gambling. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, both from current life situations and from childhood experiences.

My background of being a live-in houseparent for 20 years with adolescent boys, of raising my four children, and the knowledge I have gained from my personal relationships (failed and successful), lend to my expertise as a therapist with couples, individuals, adolescents, and children.