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Theodora Triplis
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MA, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eureka, CA 95503  (Online Only)
Are you feeling unsure about who you are and where you’re headed in life? Do you often feel misjudged or unseen? Do you have a difficult time acknowledging how fabulous you are? Are you living a single or child-free life and loving it? Do you feel like you constantly have to defend your life choices to others, including your family? Have doctors dismissed your perimenopause symptoms and you’re feeling angry and frustrated? I'm passionate about helping all women thrive and I have personally experienced many of these emotions myself, therefore I'm here to provide you with compassionate support and guidance through these common issues.
Are you feeling unsure about who you are and where you’re headed in life? Do you often feel misjudged or unseen? Do you have a difficult time acknowledging how fabulous you are? Are you living a single or child-free life and loving it? Do you feel like you constantly have to defend your life choices to others, including your family? Have doctors dismissed your perimenopause symptoms and you’re feeling angry and frustrated? I'm passionate about helping all women thrive and I have personally experienced many of these emotions myself, therefore I'm here to provide you with compassionate support and guidance through these common issues.
(707) 702-0608 View (707) 702-0608
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Kendra Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
I have been in the mental health field for 5 years. I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Master’s of Social work degree. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress. I have most experience treating complex traumas, anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, anger issues, relationship issues, family conflict and stress.
I have been in the mental health field for 5 years. I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Master’s of Social work degree. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress. I have most experience treating complex traumas, anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, anger issues, relationship issues, family conflict and stress.
(707) 475-5226 View (707) 475-5226
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Kerry Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95503
Hello! My name is Kerry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. The majority of my clinical experience has been providing individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavior problems, anger management issues, and ADHD.
Hello! My name is Kerry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. The majority of my clinical experience has been providing individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, behavior problems, anger management issues, and ADHD.
(909) 863-8776 View (909) 863-8776
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Carmen J Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eureka, CA 95501  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(707) 267-2546 View (707) 267-2546
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Cameo Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
I utilize an approach that emphasizes honesty and transparency, collaboration, and support without judgment through multiple therapy styles, such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution Focused Therapy, among others.
I specialize in working with transitional-age youth and young adults age 14 and up. I guide each session with a social justice and trauma-informed lens to support your mental, emotional, and social development. This includes supporting you in managing practical life challenges such as education, employment, and interpersonal communication, as well as more complex obstacles like imposter syndrome, financial values, and intimate relationship dynamics/composition. If you are interested in beginning your journey toward becoming more a confident, introspective, emotionally balanced individual, I will be here every step of the way.
I utilize an approach that emphasizes honesty and transparency, collaboration, and support without judgment through multiple therapy styles, such as Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution Focused Therapy, among others.
I specialize in working with transitional-age youth and young adults age 14 and up. I guide each session with a social justice and trauma-informed lens to support your mental, emotional, and social development. This includes supporting you in managing practical life challenges such as education, employment, and interpersonal communication, as well as more complex obstacles like imposter syndrome, financial values, and intimate relationship dynamics/composition. If you are interested in beginning your journey toward becoming more a confident, introspective, emotionally balanced individual, I will be here every step of the way.
(510) 936-7611 View (510) 936-7611
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Melissa Clare Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eureka, CA 95502  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is ultimately based on what my client wants to work on: whether that be a short term solutions-focused approach to address system changes in a family/relationship or to manage the aftermath of a crisis situation, a cognitive behavioral approach to brainstorm symptom management that has brought about chaos in their life, or a psychodynamic approach to explore the depths of one's dreams and soul purpose. I specialize in looking at imagination as a problem-solving tool to bring about a change that my client is looking for.
My approach is ultimately based on what my client wants to work on: whether that be a short term solutions-focused approach to address system changes in a family/relationship or to manage the aftermath of a crisis situation, a cognitive behavioral approach to brainstorm symptom management that has brought about chaos in their life, or a psychodynamic approach to explore the depths of one's dreams and soul purpose. I specialize in looking at imagination as a problem-solving tool to bring about a change that my client is looking for.
(213) 674-3757 View (213) 674-3757
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Jessi C Immitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95502
We all come to points in life when we realize something needs to change. Whether you are experiencing conflict, anger, depression, stress, or loss, counseling can help. We can't always control what life throws at us, but in counseling we learn to respond in new ways to reduce suffering, increase happiness and improve our health and relationships. Counseling can reduce stress, heal trauma and loss, increase healthy connections and help life feel more managable. If you are ready to make positive changes, I would love to help you.
We all come to points in life when we realize something needs to change. Whether you are experiencing conflict, anger, depression, stress, or loss, counseling can help. We can't always control what life throws at us, but in counseling we learn to respond in new ways to reduce suffering, increase happiness and improve our health and relationships. Counseling can reduce stress, heal trauma and loss, increase healthy connections and help life feel more managable. If you are ready to make positive changes, I would love to help you.
(707) 502-3725 View (707) 502-3725
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Kristyn Fresz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
Entering therapy takes courage and commitment so it will be my first priority for you is to create feelings of safety and trust. I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. You and I can work together to identify inner conflicts, clarify beliefs, and release limiting patterns to support you in living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with individuals and adolescents.
Entering therapy takes courage and commitment so it will be my first priority for you is to create feelings of safety and trust. I believe that you have the innate capacity to heal, develop, and grow. You and I can work together to identify inner conflicts, clarify beliefs, and release limiting patterns to support you in living a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with individuals and adolescents.
(707) 706-6954 View (707) 706-6954
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Pablo Bayo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
I came to Humboldt County in 2001, after completing my psychology degree in Europe and my master's degree in psychotherapy in Syracuse, New York. I have practiced psychotherapy for the last 30 years, and I am familiar with a wide range of issues, situations and diagnosis. Although, I enjoy specific theoretical and practical approaches and models of therapy like CBT, SFBT for treating anxiety, trauma impact and depression symptoms, I clinically focus on what I believe suits best the individual and the situation. I view life as a journey towards betterment of the person and reach for happiness.
I came to Humboldt County in 2001, after completing my psychology degree in Europe and my master's degree in psychotherapy in Syracuse, New York. I have practiced psychotherapy for the last 30 years, and I am familiar with a wide range of issues, situations and diagnosis. Although, I enjoy specific theoretical and practical approaches and models of therapy like CBT, SFBT for treating anxiety, trauma impact and depression symptoms, I clinically focus on what I believe suits best the individual and the situation. I view life as a journey towards betterment of the person and reach for happiness.
(707) 681-7295 View (707) 681-7295
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Roberta J Nolan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95503
Waitlist for new clients
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
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
(530) 773-5226 View (530) 773-5226
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Lori Richeson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
I have been working with people for 40 years and look forward to helping clients create healthy relationships with me, themselves and with those in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals from all racial and cultural backgrounds who are motivated to make changes in their lives; to reduce painful reactions; and increase their understanding of what makes them feel happy, strong and self assured. I encourage clients to do homework assignments in between therapy sessions, in an effort to help clients take ownership of their process, and learn coping skills that will last beyond treatment.
I have been working with people for 40 years and look forward to helping clients create healthy relationships with me, themselves and with those in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals from all racial and cultural backgrounds who are motivated to make changes in their lives; to reduce painful reactions; and increase their understanding of what makes them feel happy, strong and self assured. I encourage clients to do homework assignments in between therapy sessions, in an effort to help clients take ownership of their process, and learn coping skills that will last beyond treatment.
(707) 657-4368 View (707) 657-4368
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Kimberly J Herkert
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
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.
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.
(530) 287-4414 View (530) 287-4414
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K. Kate Estikta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We are all differently-abled & have our own challenges in life. Whether you are experiencing painful relationships, stress, crisis, life changes or just want more out of life, counseling can help. Covid-19 created a lot of changes for us all and I am here as a support. I believe in a holistic approach that is centered around where you want to begin. I'm here to join you in making a plan for success, providing a supportive therapeutic relationship & competency-based psychotherapy. I have been working in northern California since 1993 & am skilled in various methods so that counseling can be interactive, engaging, & reflective.
We are all differently-abled & have our own challenges in life. Whether you are experiencing painful relationships, stress, crisis, life changes or just want more out of life, counseling can help. Covid-19 created a lot of changes for us all and I am here as a support. I believe in a holistic approach that is centered around where you want to begin. I'm here to join you in making a plan for success, providing a supportive therapeutic relationship & competency-based psychotherapy. I have been working in northern California since 1993 & am skilled in various methods so that counseling can be interactive, engaging, & reflective.
(707) 415-8808 View (707) 415-8808
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Dr. Adina M Ascher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Eureka, CA 95501  (Online Only)
I believe that the therapy process is a practice of paying attention to what is actually happening - it sounds simple, but this is actually a deeply profound and challenging stance to maintain towards life. The work we do in therapy involves bringing elements of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, how we relate to ourselves and to others, and how we move through the world, from the darkness of the unconscious into the light of consciousness where we can take a look at them. We do not have to struggle and toil in order to implement change in our lives.
I believe that the therapy process is a practice of paying attention to what is actually happening - it sounds simple, but this is actually a deeply profound and challenging stance to maintain towards life. The work we do in therapy involves bringing elements of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, how we relate to ourselves and to others, and how we move through the world, from the darkness of the unconscious into the light of consciousness where we can take a look at them. We do not have to struggle and toil in order to implement change in our lives.
(415) 766-2336 View (415) 766-2336
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Katherine O'Connell
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95502  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(707) 879-4386 View (707) 879-4386
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Jessie Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PPSC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eureka, CA 95501
We all need help getting through difficult times. I am available to work through those times with you.
We all need help getting through difficult times. I am available to work through those times with you.
(707) 267-2480 View (707) 267-2480
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Kathleen Lowder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
Are you overwhelmed by stressors in your life and struggling with feeling sad, lonely, nervous, tired and irritable? Would it feel useful to have someone you can communicate with about your worries? As a licensed counselor and community advocate, I provide individual therapy in an empowering, empathetic and collaborative manner for people such as yourself. I can assist you with discovering and developing skills and methods to increase your feelings of emotional well-being and with improving your coping and communication skills.
Are you overwhelmed by stressors in your life and struggling with feeling sad, lonely, nervous, tired and irritable? Would it feel useful to have someone you can communicate with about your worries? As a licensed counselor and community advocate, I provide individual therapy in an empowering, empathetic and collaborative manner for people such as yourself. I can assist you with discovering and developing skills and methods to increase your feelings of emotional well-being and with improving your coping and communication skills.
(707) 307-5396 View (707) 307-5396
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Eric Lindsay Waters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95502  (Online Only)
Whether you are coping with stress, going through a major transition or loss, or seeking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful experience. It is a journey that can include healing, learning new skills, coping with difficult things from your past and preparing for the future. Many things can get in the way of being your own preferred version of yourself. Sometimes it is relationship challenges, sometimes it's an unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, or something else entirely. We can work through these challenges so that you feel more in touch with person you want to be.
Whether you are coping with stress, going through a major transition or loss, or seeking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful experience. It is a journey that can include healing, learning new skills, coping with difficult things from your past and preparing for the future. Many things can get in the way of being your own preferred version of yourself. Sometimes it is relationship challenges, sometimes it's an unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, or something else entirely. We can work through these challenges so that you feel more in touch with person you want to be.
(510) 319-2297 View (510) 319-2297
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Nicolle Morris
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
You’re looking for help in all of the right places, and would like to find a good fit. Maybe repetitive patterns or cycles in your life have you seeking change. Maybe you're seeking more clarity or understanding of your experiences. You want to move forward, to connect more, and to feel more supported and supporting. You would like to have more meaningful relationship with yourself, with others, with life in general. I enjoy assisting others in learning to create more balance, calm, and connection in their lives, whether in coping with mental health challenges or with life circumstances.
You’re looking for help in all of the right places, and would like to find a good fit. Maybe repetitive patterns or cycles in your life have you seeking change. Maybe you're seeking more clarity or understanding of your experiences. You want to move forward, to connect more, and to feel more supported and supporting. You would like to have more meaningful relationship with yourself, with others, with life in general. I enjoy assisting others in learning to create more balance, calm, and connection in their lives, whether in coping with mental health challenges or with life circumstances.
(707) 895-5672 View (707) 895-5672
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Bianca Sales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95503  (Online Only)
Bianca is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Bianca is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
(619) 724-4906 View (619) 724-4906
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.