Therapists in Chico, CA
Joanne Nitchman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Are you having trouble in your marriage, your relationships, suffering with depression, grief, trauma,etc? Sometimes all it takes is a kind heart and a listening ear from someone who cares enough to walk beside you and help you overcome those challenges.
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.
Are you having trouble in your marriage, your relationships, suffering with depression, grief, trauma,etc? Sometimes all it takes is a kind heart and a listening ear from someone who cares enough to walk beside you and help you overcome those challenges.
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.
Mandolin Kladko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95973
Topics include anxiety, depression, relational trauma, suicide, death anxiety and grief.
Out-of-network provider offering superbills. Pain without meaning is chaos, so what is that pain and what does it need to tell you? Does something need to be different and you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck in the past, young, unsure of yourself? Does the meaning of life and future feel uncertain and big? Is it all too much and you just need to talk to start? We may not figure out all the 'why's; it's about not being alone with that pain and changing your relationship with it. My hope is you emerge empowered, connected, and clear about who you are and what you need. How can I help while we're on this weird, little wet rock?
Topics include anxiety, depression, relational trauma, suicide, death anxiety and grief.
Out-of-network provider offering superbills. Pain without meaning is chaos, so what is that pain and what does it need to tell you? Does something need to be different and you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck in the past, young, unsure of yourself? Does the meaning of life and future feel uncertain and big? Is it all too much and you just need to talk to start? We may not figure out all the 'why's; it's about not being alone with that pain and changing your relationship with it. My hope is you emerge empowered, connected, and clear about who you are and what you need. How can I help while we're on this weird, little wet rock?
Moorea Blythe
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Waitlist for new clients
With warmth, openness, compassion, and collaboration, I work to create a safe and supportive space to help individuals and families to overcome challenges, work through trauma, loss, and adversity, and manage difficult emotions, while uplifting their strengths and resilience. My areas of expertise include infant, early childhood, and perinatal mental health, complex trauma, issues related to parenting, disruptions in early attachment, and developmental/behavioral concerns.
With warmth, openness, compassion, and collaboration, I work to create a safe and supportive space to help individuals and families to overcome challenges, work through trauma, loss, and adversity, and manage difficult emotions, while uplifting their strengths and resilience. My areas of expertise include infant, early childhood, and perinatal mental health, complex trauma, issues related to parenting, disruptions in early attachment, and developmental/behavioral concerns.
Janae Panzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
All of us at some point need support and understanding when dealing with the challenges of life. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families to improve their relationships, and communication skills. I also enjoy working with pre-school and kindergarten age. With young children I use proven techniques such as play therapy, sand tray, and puppet play to help children explore their feelings. I will also have experience providing groups for children and adults dealing with anger management, grief and loss, conflict resolution, divorce, and social skills.
All of us at some point need support and understanding when dealing with the challenges of life. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families to improve their relationships, and communication skills. I also enjoy working with pre-school and kindergarten age. With young children I use proven techniques such as play therapy, sand tray, and puppet play to help children explore their feelings. I will also have experience providing groups for children and adults dealing with anger management, grief and loss, conflict resolution, divorce, and social skills.
Sara L Watts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95928 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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!
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!
Lisa Jellison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Finding a therapist can be a difficult endeavor. You’re looking for someone you can open up to, trust and share in some of the most painful and intimate parts of your life. It takes vulnerability and courage to reach out, and finding someone you can trust and open up to is a big piece in determining if therapy will work for you. If you’re browsing here today, you are probably looking for a caring face and a professional you can trust to navigate this season of life with. Are you facing some personal or professional struggles? Sometimes the most challenging moments in our lives can lead to the most growth and healing.
Finding a therapist can be a difficult endeavor. You’re looking for someone you can open up to, trust and share in some of the most painful and intimate parts of your life. It takes vulnerability and courage to reach out, and finding someone you can trust and open up to is a big piece in determining if therapy will work for you. If you’re browsing here today, you are probably looking for a caring face and a professional you can trust to navigate this season of life with. Are you facing some personal or professional struggles? Sometimes the most challenging moments in our lives can lead to the most growth and healing.
Kristin B Free
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
The body carries the legacy of trauma and attachment dynamics in habits of movement, posture and nervous system regulation that can keep us stuck in the past. Therapeutic engagement doesn't have to be dysregulating and overwhelming. You shouldn't leave a therapy session feeling worse than you did when you showed up. Unfortunately, traditional talk therapies can inadvertently trigger your nervous system into survival mode. If we aren't tracking and recognizing what is happening underneath the words, therapy can feel excruciating, especially if there is a history of trauma at any stage of development.
The body carries the legacy of trauma and attachment dynamics in habits of movement, posture and nervous system regulation that can keep us stuck in the past. Therapeutic engagement doesn't have to be dysregulating and overwhelming. You shouldn't leave a therapy session feeling worse than you did when you showed up. Unfortunately, traditional talk therapies can inadvertently trigger your nervous system into survival mode. If we aren't tracking and recognizing what is happening underneath the words, therapy can feel excruciating, especially if there is a history of trauma at any stage of development.
Stephens Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
You don’t have to go down that road alone! If you’re wondering how to find a good psychotherapist, look no further! We will work with you to create and consider alternatives to old habits you want to let go of. Through our proven psychotherapy process, you’ll learn to develop new thoughts and implement desirable cohesive behaviors. We believe that every individual is unique, so we do not follow a cookie-cutter approach to help you overcome whatever mental, emotional, or psychological issues you may have. You can take total control of your life; I can help you!
You don’t have to go down that road alone! If you’re wondering how to find a good psychotherapist, look no further! We will work with you to create and consider alternatives to old habits you want to let go of. Through our proven psychotherapy process, you’ll learn to develop new thoughts and implement desirable cohesive behaviors. We believe that every individual is unique, so we do not follow a cookie-cutter approach to help you overcome whatever mental, emotional, or psychological issues you may have. You can take total control of your life; I can help you!
Aspen Intervention Wellness Center
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAADC-, CA, ICADC
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95973
At Aspen Intervention Wellness Center, we provide discreet, confidential assessment, communication and dedication to serve you and your loved one to get on the road to recovery. With guidance to wellness and healing we believe everyone deserves to have a better quality of life and access into recovery with the highest quality of care available. We have access to Medically Managed Detox and Dual-Diagnosis residential treatment or intensive outpatient treatment for individuals, families and professionals. We use an approach that is highly individualized with an array of options customized in personalized treatment plans.
At Aspen Intervention Wellness Center, we provide discreet, confidential assessment, communication and dedication to serve you and your loved one to get on the road to recovery. With guidance to wellness and healing we believe everyone deserves to have a better quality of life and access into recovery with the highest quality of care available. We have access to Medically Managed Detox and Dual-Diagnosis residential treatment or intensive outpatient treatment for individuals, families and professionals. We use an approach that is highly individualized with an array of options customized in personalized treatment plans.
North Valley Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Cliff Jacobson, MS, LMFT is a Licensed Therapist who works primarily with adults and couples to improve relationships and find renewed satisfaction in life. Cliff has advanced training in Couple & Marriage Counseling, as well as Therapy for Trauma and Relationship Functioning. Cliff works with clients to balance the biological, psychological and emotional parts of the self. Cliff has training in different schools of therapy but he "likes to keep it simple and do what works for you and or your family".
Cliff Jacobson, MS, LMFT is a Licensed Therapist who works primarily with adults and couples to improve relationships and find renewed satisfaction in life. Cliff has advanced training in Couple & Marriage Counseling, as well as Therapy for Trauma and Relationship Functioning. Cliff works with clients to balance the biological, psychological and emotional parts of the self. Cliff has training in different schools of therapy but he "likes to keep it simple and do what works for you and or your family".
Inspired Life Counseling
LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
When you've been walking along in life, doing the best you can, and it seems your best is never good enough. You're either letting yourself down or disappointing someone you care about. Regardless, the things around you just aren't going like they're supposed to. There's a statement that goes "not bad enough to leave, and not good enough to stay." Life isn't horrible and it's not great, it's just meh. And you're getting kind of tired of meh.
When you've been walking along in life, doing the best you can, and it seems your best is never good enough. You're either letting yourself down or disappointing someone you care about. Regardless, the things around you just aren't going like they're supposed to. There's a statement that goes "not bad enough to leave, and not good enough to stay." Life isn't horrible and it's not great, it's just meh. And you're getting kind of tired of meh.
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Kokoro Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928
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.
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.
Laurie Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95973
Waitlist for new clients
You are a courageous person! If you have come this far in your search for support, this is what I have found to be true: you have tried every strategy you know to find relief from whatever is troubling you. It is painful to keep watching the people you love struggle. You would do anything to make things better, but you feel stuck. You are not alone. NOW is the time to talk with someone who can offer you new strategies to help you through a difficult phase. TODAY is the day that someone joins you on your journey and holds hope.
You are a courageous person! If you have come this far in your search for support, this is what I have found to be true: you have tried every strategy you know to find relief from whatever is troubling you. It is painful to keep watching the people you love struggle. You would do anything to make things better, but you feel stuck. You are not alone. NOW is the time to talk with someone who can offer you new strategies to help you through a difficult phase. TODAY is the day that someone joins you on your journey and holds hope.
Stonebridge Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
At Stonebridge Counseling, we help you find the tools you need to overcome life’s challenges because we know that the tools you need to succeed in your life are already within you, our goal is to support you with looking inward to find a sense of confidence and purpose while taking steps to live the life you have always dreamed of living. Hi! I’m Dania Martinez Heng, founder of Stonebridge Counseling. I have helped individuals and families navigate life’s stressors, challenges, and transitions for over 10 years, so that they can feel more empowered, in control and live up to their fullest potential.
At Stonebridge Counseling, we help you find the tools you need to overcome life’s challenges because we know that the tools you need to succeed in your life are already within you, our goal is to support you with looking inward to find a sense of confidence and purpose while taking steps to live the life you have always dreamed of living. Hi! I’m Dania Martinez Heng, founder of Stonebridge Counseling. I have helped individuals and families navigate life’s stressors, challenges, and transitions for over 10 years, so that they can feel more empowered, in control and live up to their fullest potential.
Lance A Ferris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
Life is changing constantly! ONLINE & IN OFFICE SESSIONS – You can access excellent therapy. I am passionate about problem solving and assisting clients discover a clear vision of their future and then identify the personal strengths that will enable this vision. Our work together will engage in mindfulness, improve self-compassion, and find meaning on your journey to emotional health and mental wellness. You will develop new awareness about patterns in your life that no longer serve you and learn new skills to transform those patterns.
Life is changing constantly! ONLINE & IN OFFICE SESSIONS – You can access excellent therapy. I am passionate about problem solving and assisting clients discover a clear vision of their future and then identify the personal strengths that will enable this vision. Our work together will engage in mindfulness, improve self-compassion, and find meaning on your journey to emotional health and mental wellness. You will develop new awareness about patterns in your life that no longer serve you and learn new skills to transform those patterns.
Jessica Darling Wilkerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
The rest of the world looks at you and thinks you have it all together, but you have been tirelessly juggling all the demands of your family, profession, and life in general and you're exhausted: mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. You're entire life you've been considered the successful one who makes all the right choices and is the person your friends and family look up to. There's no room for failure. You don't feel you have any choices, so you suck it up and keep moving forward. You don't even have time for therapy, even though you know you deserve to work on yourself. You don't have to carry your burdens alone anymore.
The rest of the world looks at you and thinks you have it all together, but you have been tirelessly juggling all the demands of your family, profession, and life in general and you're exhausted: mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. You're entire life you've been considered the successful one who makes all the right choices and is the person your friends and family look up to. There's no room for failure. You don't feel you have any choices, so you suck it up and keep moving forward. You don't even have time for therapy, even though you know you deserve to work on yourself. You don't have to carry your burdens alone anymore.
Shelley Bullen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Over the last 20 years I have worked within Chico schools, Behavioral Health agencies, and Family Court as a Court Mediator. I enjoy working with adults, children and teens. My areas of specialty are Anxiety, Depression, Post-traumatic stress (EMDR), parenting issues, parental alienation, adolescent behavior issues, anger issues and Child play therapy. I have been effective in working with clients to identify their or parent's goals to overcome their personal barriers. I enjoy engaging clients to help them achieve their full potential, end their emotional distress, and communicate better.
Over the last 20 years I have worked within Chico schools, Behavioral Health agencies, and Family Court as a Court Mediator. I enjoy working with adults, children and teens. My areas of specialty are Anxiety, Depression, Post-traumatic stress (EMDR), parenting issues, parental alienation, adolescent behavior issues, anger issues and Child play therapy. I have been effective in working with clients to identify their or parent's goals to overcome their personal barriers. I enjoy engaging clients to help them achieve their full potential, end their emotional distress, and communicate better.
Dan Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
I am an eternal optimist, and believe strongly in the method of training clients to empower themselves. I practice EMDR for anxiety and trauma processing, and use behavioral therapy for depression. My work includes coaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and I believe strongly in helping people develop self-care regimens to prioritize themselves. My focus often includes working to assist people in finding a balance between home, work, family, school, socialization, and physical health. Goal setting is an important component of therapy, so we work together to establish treatment goals that are reasonable and attainable.
I am an eternal optimist, and believe strongly in the method of training clients to empower themselves. I practice EMDR for anxiety and trauma processing, and use behavioral therapy for depression. My work includes coaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and I believe strongly in helping people develop self-care regimens to prioritize themselves. My focus often includes working to assist people in finding a balance between home, work, family, school, socialization, and physical health. Goal setting is an important component of therapy, so we work together to establish treatment goals that are reasonable and attainable.
Markise Donte Morrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95926
Telehealth/Video appointments available. I provide individual and family therapy, specializing in stress reduction and depression, while focusing on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also have several years of experience working with parents and children regarding behavior issues and effective parenting strategies.
Telehealth/Video appointments available. I provide individual and family therapy, specializing in stress reduction and depression, while focusing on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also have several years of experience working with parents and children regarding behavior issues and effective parenting strategies.
Jenna Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95928 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You would do Anything for your kids! You lay awake at night thinking about the would haves, should haves and what ifs. But what if the greatest gift you gave your child was the healthiest version of you? You find yourself easily triggered while parenting your kids, talking to your partner or a loved one. You dream of feeling Calm, Confident, and Grounded. You are ready to change, but get overwhelmed knowing where to start. You are ready to learn tools to manage anxiety and conflict, and start improving the relationships in your life, starting with your relationship with yourself. You yearn to give your kids the parent they deserve.
You would do Anything for your kids! You lay awake at night thinking about the would haves, should haves and what ifs. But what if the greatest gift you gave your child was the healthiest version of you? You find yourself easily triggered while parenting your kids, talking to your partner or a loved one. You dream of feeling Calm, Confident, and Grounded. You are ready to change, but get overwhelmed knowing where to start. You are ready to learn tools to manage anxiety and conflict, and start improving the relationships in your life, starting with your relationship with yourself. You yearn to give your kids the parent they deserve.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.