Family Therapy in Dunsmuir, CA

I admire anyone striving to become a more evolved version of themselves. I believe vulnerability is a privilege and we all have experiences that make accessing our deeper emotions possible. I am passionate about supporting my clients connect with their true self, and to live authentic, meaningful lives. I am honored to walk beside you, to be your gentle mirror and to create a safe, compassionate space for you to do this courageous work.

The Chinese symbol for crisis is the same for opportunity. In every crisis we have the ability to create the opportunity for positive change. Quite often we don't take advantage of the opportunity because we get stuck in the crisis of the situation or event. My role is to help you understand and move out of the crisis and understand and utilize the present opportunity.

My clients come from diverse backgrounds and are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and substance abuse. They are looking for a counselor who supports them in creating real change in their daily lives. They engage in counseling to understand themselves and appreciate their innate goodness and well being. They seek contentment and an experience of inner freedom

Whether it is anxiety or depression, trauma or circumstances, I am here to help. It takes strength to reach out and courage to follow through. My goal is to assist you reclaim the peace of mind and balance you are looking for. I work with both men and women as well as adolescents 16 and up. I have extensive experience working with couples, individuals, youth, adults and the elderly. If you have been wanting someone to talk with I am here and am ready to listen and support.

In Mt. Shasta: It takes courage to seek support and look deeply at yourself and your unique challenges and strengths. My focus is to help clients feel more empowered, balanced, and whole in their lives. I offer a unique combination of psychotherapy, informed by Depth Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-as well as NeurOptimal Neurofeedback Brain Training to support mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. My experience includes: trauma focused outpatient county mental health with adults and children, crisis work in local hospitals-as well as grief and palliative care for hospice patients and their families.

I am a plant-based psychotherapist highlighting the importance of nutrition, movement, spirituality and environmentalism in connecting the mind, body and soul. I am also a practicing yogi, nature lover and avid self-healer. I am tender, integrative, grounded and nurturing. I center my work around connecting the mind, body and soul to find peace and energetic balance with various holistic and somatic practices. In using these approaches, clients learn their abilities to address any anxiety, depression, traumas, loss of self, difficult relationships and other maladaptive behaviors to become their most desired and divine selves.

The world around us, and we as individuals, are going through tremendous social and ecological changes. I support individuals experiencing eco-despair, eco-rage, and eco-anxiety arising from eco-empathy, a deep care and concern for the Earth. I have extensive background in working with trauma, especially complex/relational trauma and adverse early childhood experiences. As a marriage and family therapist, I work with people of all relationship styles to foster and build “custom relationships” that work for their personal needs and life circumstances. LGBTQI/CNM celebrating and support spiritual, religious, and cultural diversity.

Let's put the "Soul" back into therapy. Psychotherapy....Psycho(of the soul) therapy(healing)....Soul healing! Anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship issues, you name it, I'll help you heal through it. Let my 20 plus years as a spiritually/culturally oriented somatic therapist work for you. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but this time you are looking for something different. Something more…that will speak to your soul and energize your spirit. You would like to tap into your innate power to attract and maintain emotional balance, success, wealth and healthy relationships. There is hope! You don’t have to do this alone!

As a therapist with 40 years of experience, I've helped hundreds of people overcome their challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, difficulty finding the right life partner, or loss and grief resulting from a separation or death, I have the counseling skills and experience to help you solve your problems. You don't have to feel stressed from repeating old patterns that no longer work. Counseling with me can bring more joy and fulfillment into your life. I'm also specialized in and love working with couples. In addition I am trained in EMDR, a protocol for resolving trauma.

Quiet desperation. Turmoil that others can't see. Shame that shackles. Anxiety that chokes. Depression that numbs. Relationships that tip us over the edge. Life is hard. Anxiety and depression can take us to places where we never thought we could get to. Lonely and painful places. The choice to boldly say, "No!" to this pain requires great courage. If you are looking for help, someone to listen, who will respect the uniqueness of your journey and hold hope for you as you look to chart a new course in your life, then please contact me.

Greetings! I'm Chera, and I have focused the scope of my private practice on three very specialized (and desperately underserved) groups at high risk of suicidality within our community. Since grad school in 2011, I have been treating people with gender dysphoria, in 2016 I began helping our veterans/military with PsychArmor training, and recently I earned my certification as a first responder counselor and peer support team leader/trainer to provide crisis, cumulative trauma, and emotional agility training for our first responders.

Hello and welcome. Beginning therapy can be a big step. Often people seek therapy when their experience of suffering has reached a point of being intolerable, while others might just need some guidance or seek a witness on their journey of personal growth. I'm glad you are reaching out for the support you need. Therapy allows us to explore ourselves more deeply, understand patterns that keep us stuck, heal old wounds, access our authentic self-expression and develop much needed skills and tools to navigate this crazy thing called life.

Welcome. When situations arise that make life difficult, it helps to have a qualified and supportive professional to help you work through and identify solutions to your unique circumstances.

Imagine seeking deeper meaning in your life, grappling with unresolved trauma, inner conflicts, and a longing for personal growth. You yearn for self-empowerment, liberation from past burdens, and a path to your own sovereignty.

Life is full of changes, we can count on this! During these ever changing times and seasons in living, our lives can be thrown off balance! Counseling support provides a special ‘time out’ where you can identify your current needs and address current symptoms and issues in need of attention and change from a compassionate and caring therapist. During this season with on-going losses, as a Certified Grief Educator, integrating issues of loss and grief into your counseling session remains so important! We all grieve differently...having a safe-place to process your grief, to remember your loved one, is a special honor and privilege.