Find a Therapist in Redding, CA

Does it feel like you are carrying a weight that only you can shoulder, fear that you don’t belong? Do you feel alone and disconnected to your previous life as you are proceeding to this next unknown chapter? It can be hard to admit how much you are struggling to reconnect to your family and the life you had before this transition. Transitions can cause relationships that were once supportive to feel now unfamiliar. There is a distance that you can’t explain and it’s hard to understand why you feel angry, confused, and alone. If you are struggling with imposter syndrome you might feel like you don’t belong in your new environment. You may have just got accepted to college, started a new career, or received a promotion and still have that feeling like you are not deserving of it. As a Latina therapist and veteran, I can relate to the pressure that comes with expansion and moving into new spaces, while also honoring the legacy in which you came from. Sometimes seeking support and tapping into your natural strengths requires you to move past that voice that tells you no one is going to help you. I have heard that voice many times and as your therapist, I will support you in hearing the other voice that says are deserving. And remember, you got this!

Have you been thinking of making changes in your life? Telling yourself that you want to make changes and improvements to your self care, but putting it off? Prioritizing other people's needs and wants ahead of your own? Need someone to talk to who is nonjudgmental and approachable? Someone with great clinical skills, but also with a warm, personable approach? You may have found the counselor who can suit your needs. Please give me a call today to find out more. The focus of my work is using evidence-based mindfulness-informed therapy techniques to assist my clients on their journey to recover from anxiety, substance abuse, addiction, and alcoholism. I also work with family members and others affected by their loved one's chronic illnesses and other caregivers. I would love to talk to you about how I can help you in your growth process. As your therapist, you will find me non-judgmental, genuine, and respectful of your unique wisdom and worth as a human being. If you feel that we might be a good fit, please reach out for a free phone consultation. In the meantime, take good care of you.

I work with adults struggling with a wide range of challenges including loss of relationships, life transitions and disappointments, and personal problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, or trauma. Together, we'll create a safe space where you'll gain insight and perspective into thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are no longer working for you. With these new understandings, you'll be able to make better choices and positive life changes. Pain can be valuable - by working through your pain, you'll gain a self-awareness you didn't have before.

Many couples+ and individuals I work with are on the brink of expansion. Perhaps you are navigating new sexual interests, ethical non-monogamy, or dating for money. Maybe you've been polyamorous for years but are navigating the transition to include new partners into a shared household. Maybe it's time to explain it to the kids. Often there is an income, power, or sexual desire discrepancy causing friction that deserves tending to create sustainable dynamics. Many of the individuals I work with traverse the world with partners, genders, fetishes, or professional experiences that are misunderstood by the dominant culture. I work frequently with people recovering from orthodox experience. I am in service to your healing, keeping you connected to a grounded source of abundance, gaining skills to navigate personal and professional dynamics, and being in keen awareness of your power. I provide sex-positive, body-positive therapy for individuals, couples, and constellations embracing that consensual sexual activities are fundamentally healthy and pleasurable. I support folks navigating their relationship to substances and integrating psychedelic experience. I use emotionally focused, somatic, and attachment-focused evidence-based practices informed by Womanism, Jungian, and Transpersonal Psychology‍. I’m an immigrant. I’m queer. I’m non-binary. I am deeply nourished supporting people therapeutically and consider this work a personal calling. Together we can work to identify values, make meaning, integrate experience, and build you a network of support. Originally an ecotherapist, I now work mostly by phone or by video but continue to encourage my clients to consider meeting me while walking, or moving in their bodies when appropriate. I continue to offer ecotherapy when requested in three locations; San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Humboldt county redwood forest. “The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.” ― Clarissa Pinkola Estés

I believe people are essentially healthy. What we call "dis-ease" is our best attempt at getting our needs met in the face of difficult realities. I bring my personal life experience--77 years and going strong, married 40 years with 5 children and 17 grandchildren--combined with 50 plus years in practice, to help people be successful in their lives and their relationships.

At North Valley Counseling, there are multiple counselors to choose from. If your marriage feels stagnant and frustrating or your child seems angry or sad, we can help. If you are suffering from anxiety or depression, reaction to trauma or grief and loss, you're in the right place. If things have just gone one way for too long and it's time for a change, we hope to hear from you. We strive to be genuine and collaborative so that you feel empowered and involved in the process. We offer a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can work on feeling better, gaining insights and practicing new ways of living. We understand the effects of trauma and the importance of attachment in helping people heal from the past and develop happier lives. We see the client-therapist relationship as a collaborative effort. Contact us to see which of our counselors is the right fit for you!

While I have trained extensively in different therapy models, which has provided me with an in-depth psychological reference, many years of working with people has taught me it is relationship that is central to the heart of therapy. Relationship with oneself, relationship with the therapist and my relationship with myself. The creation of an authentic relationship is a personal process that requires an open heart and a well informed sensitive approach. This is the heart of my therapy practice. I enjoy getting to know people. Learning about and developing relationship with my clients as well as participating in their growth bring richness to my life.I look forward to meeting you. Thanks for taking time to read my narrative.

I have rigorous analytic training and I am Certified in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, EcoPsychology, Art Therapy, and animal based healing. I often work with younger adults in farming, healthcare, as well as artists, surfers, athletes, and folks in environmental science. I work with Lyra patients. I have 10 years of experience in the UCSF Emergency Department, as well as other emergency psychiatric settings, hospitals, and I am trained in suicide risk assessment, treatment, and safety planning.

For creatives, the act of creating is as complex as it is sacred. You work in a world where imagination must be boundless, emotions accessible, and resilience ever-present in the face of numerous rejections. It has been my honor and privilege to support many of the extraordinary voices behind film, television, and the fine arts—writers, showrunners, filmmakers, directors, actors, costume designers, and creative executives. Each has a unique journey, yet all share the vulnerability and intensity that the creative life demands. I understand that to be a creative professional means navigating the challenges related to art and commerce, self-doubt, rejection, worklife balance and uncertainty. Whether you’re immersed in the quiet solitude of writing a spec script or coordinating with others on a complex set, the process is uniquely yours—and it deserves a space of reflection and support. I’m a firm believer that healing begins when we let ourselves be seen—really seen—for who we are. Therapy isn’t about fixing; it’s about becoming. It’s about peeling back the layers of expectations, fears, and self-doubt to reconnect with what truly matters to you. In this space, we’ll explore how you’ve internalized messages from family, culture, or society, and work toward letting go of what no longer serves you. The goal is to help you cultivate a sense of belonging within yourself so that you can live a life filled with meaningful work, deep relationships, and authentic joy. Therapy for creatives, women's issues, ethical non-monogamy and therapy for therapists are some of my main areas of focus. I am also certified in EMDR and approach all my work through a trauma informed lens. Call or email me today if you have questions or wish to explore if we are a strong fit.

You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or frustrated by patterns you can't seem to change. Perhaps you're someone who takes care of everyone else, holds yourself to high expectations, or struggles to prioritize your own needs. You may understand why you think or feel a certain way, yet still find yourself repeating familiar behaviors, questioning your decisions, or struggling to establish and maintain boundaries. Sometimes, the very strategies that helped us navigate earlier experiences become the patterns that leave us feeling stuck in adulthood. You may recognize that something isn't working but feel uncertain about how to change it. Or perhaps you're going through a significant life transition, experiencing grief, questioning a relationship, or simply feeling disconnected from the person you want to be. I believe therapy is about more than managing symptoms. It's an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply, explore how your experiences have shaped you, and recognize patterns that may no longer serve you. I approach therapy with the understanding that our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships are influenced by a complex combination of experiences, beliefs, attachment patterns, and circumstances. My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in genuine curiosity about human behavior. I value creating an environment where you feel comfortable being yourself, asking questions, expressing difficult emotions, and exploring experiences without fear of judgment. You don't need to have everything figured out before beginning therapy, and there's no expectation that you arrive knowing exactly what to say. I'm compassionate and supportive, but I'm also engaged and interactive. I don't believe therapy should be limited to someone listening while you talk. I'll offer honest feedback, ask thoughtful questions, help you consider different perspectives, and gently challenge patterns or beliefs that may be contributing to your distress. I also welcome your feedback because I believe the therapeutic relationship should be built on trust, collaboration, mutual respect, and open communication. A central part of my work involves understanding the connection between your past experiences and your present life. We may explore family-of-origin dynamics, attachment experiences, relationship patterns, emotional responses, and the beliefs you've developed about yourself and others. These connections can help explain why certain situations feel particularly difficult, why you respond the way you do, or why familiar patterns continue appearing in different relationships and circumstances. I believe many of our coping strategies developed for understandable reasons. Some may have helped us maintain connection, avoid conflict, feel safe, or navigate difficult environments. Recognizing where these patterns originated allows us to approach ourselves with greater compassion rather than criticism. At the same time, understanding our behavior doesn't mean we are powerless to change it. I believe we can approach ourselves with compassion while also taking responsibility for the patterns and behaviors we have the ability to change. This balance of self-understanding and personal accountability is an important part of my therapeutic philosophy. Together, we'll work to translate insight into meaningful action. Depending on your needs, this may involve developing healthier boundaries, improving emotional regulation, strengthening communication, challenging unhelpful beliefs, building self-compassion, or learning to respond differently to stress and relationship challenges. I don't believe there is a single approach that works for everyone. Therapy should reflect your individual experiences, personality, values, and goals. Some sessions may focus on practical strategies for navigating immediate challenges, while others may involve deeper exploration of longstanding patterns, relationships, or emotions. We will work collaboratively to determine what feels most helpful and meaningful for you. My goal isn't to tell you what decisions to make or who you should become. It's to help you develop the awareness, confidence, and trust in yourself needed to make choices that reflect your values and the life you want to create. I also believe personal growth is an ongoing process rather than a destination. There is no point at which we suddenly have everything figured out. As life changes, we continue learning, adapting, and evolving. Therapy can help you approach that process with greater intention, flexibility, and compassion. Through Forever Evolving Counseling, I provide secure online therapy for adults located in Missouri, California, Nevada, Colorado, and Utah. I offer a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation so we can discuss what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit. If you're ready to explore what's keeping you stuck and discover new possibilities for yourself, I'd welcome the opportunity to connect.

Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed clinical psychologist in both Oregon and California, bilingual in Farsi (Persian), with over 15 years of experience providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges an individual faces in life, including depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, grief, relationship and parenting issues, work and academic stress, chronic health issues, as well as acculturation and immigration issues. My therapeutic approach is based on the belief that individuals want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Through therapy, I help them cultivate strengths while repairing prior damages, regaining control over struggles, and developing new skills. I have a flexible therapeutic style that draws from several major theoretical approaches to psychotherapy and is tailored to each individual’s needs, cultural background, and expectations from therapy. My goal is to collaborate with each client to help them achieve a greater sense of happiness, peace, and satisfaction in their lives.

WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. "With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world." - Dalai Lama I help individuals and couples overcome challenges and achieve life changes, using creative ways to resolve issues, in a non-judgmental and safe environment. Together, I will work to reach your desired changes, improvements, and self growth, attaining your therapy goals. My formal education and professional experience have prepared me to counsel individuals, couples, families and groups. My specialties include dealing with stress, intimacy and sexuality, divorce, loss,grief, depression, substance abuse, sexual trauma, and body image. I will also help you with life's challenges concerning relationships, communication, parenting, self confidence, and sexuality. I practice in Texas and California.