Body Positivity Therapists in Arcata, CA
Looking to resolve difficult issues regarding yourself and or loved ones? My approach is to provide the best treatment and help based on the needs and goals of the individual, couple or family. By working together we facilitate harmony and resolve.
Looking to resolve difficult issues regarding yourself and or loved ones? My approach is to provide the best treatment and help based on the needs and goals of the individual, couple or family. By working together we facilitate harmony and resolve.
I work with clients who are looking to live more authentically, to know themselves at an honest and in-depth level, to learn to accept the parts of themselves they have wanted to hide, those who want to acknowledge and work through anxiety, depression, lack of accountability or responsibility in their life, and those who are creative artists or entrepreneurs that may feel scattered or lost. I work with clients who are feeling stuck, in their relationships, career, or within themselves. I work from a somatic perspective, incorporating contemporary Reichian theory and Ecopsychology principles, among many other modalities.
I work with clients who are looking to live more authentically, to know themselves at an honest and in-depth level, to learn to accept the parts of themselves they have wanted to hide, those who want to acknowledge and work through anxiety, depression, lack of accountability or responsibility in their life, and those who are creative artists or entrepreneurs that may feel scattered or lost. I work with clients who are feeling stuck, in their relationships, career, or within themselves. I work from a somatic perspective, incorporating contemporary Reichian theory and Ecopsychology principles, among many other modalities.
Ashley Bradshaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW, PMH-C, PPSC, MSW
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521
Waitlist for new clients
I provide therapy to clients who have trauma, depression, anxiety, feel stuck, unmotivated, feel isolated, feel like they are not doing enough, experience adjustments to life and have strained relationships. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and I'm dedicated to supporting moms and birthing persons who are expecting, experience postpartum depression, infertility issues, birth trauma, grief and loss. I work with individuals who want to process their feelings in a nonjudgmental space and are open to growth, healing, and managing stressors.
I provide therapy to clients who have trauma, depression, anxiety, feel stuck, unmotivated, feel isolated, feel like they are not doing enough, experience adjustments to life and have strained relationships. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and I'm dedicated to supporting moms and birthing persons who are expecting, experience postpartum depression, infertility issues, birth trauma, grief and loss. I work with individuals who want to process their feelings in a nonjudgmental space and are open to growth, healing, and managing stressors.
I understand the importance of building trust, safety and rapport in any relationship, in order to more effectively navigate the uncomfortable memories, experiences and relational patterns that have you feeling stuck. Whether you're seeking therapy to address a specific concern or simply to engage in a personal exploration, the therapeutic process can help increase insight, decrease anxiety and painful emotions, identify healthier coping strategies and deepen relationships. Together, we will work to identify and nurture your personal strengths, equipping you with resources that empower you to navigate the challenges of daily life.
I understand the importance of building trust, safety and rapport in any relationship, in order to more effectively navigate the uncomfortable memories, experiences and relational patterns that have you feeling stuck. Whether you're seeking therapy to address a specific concern or simply to engage in a personal exploration, the therapeutic process can help increase insight, decrease anxiety and painful emotions, identify healthier coping strategies and deepen relationships. Together, we will work to identify and nurture your personal strengths, equipping you with resources that empower you to navigate the challenges of daily life.
Eliot Altschul
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and queer-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.
Having been in the field for over 30 years, I consider myself to be a seasoned generalist. I enjoy working with people presenting with a broad range of psychological concerns. Some of my areas of interest and specialty include Sexuality and Gender, Identity Development, Mindfulness, and Spirituality. My work is inclusive and queer-affirming. I enjoy working with relationship dynamics of all types, and my approach is interpersonal and depth oriented.
I am interested in holding space and discovering the lessons, hardships, triumphs, joys, trauma, and pains that we face. I am here to be there with you through it. I invite you to explore with me your deepest needs, your suffering, your hopes, and dreams so that I can assist you in your personal evolution of blooming into your intended desires for yourself and relationship with your life and others. I am here to explore and integrate our shadows so that we can find and embody a place of wholeness.
I am interested in holding space and discovering the lessons, hardships, triumphs, joys, trauma, and pains that we face. I am here to be there with you through it. I invite you to explore with me your deepest needs, your suffering, your hopes, and dreams so that I can assist you in your personal evolution of blooming into your intended desires for yourself and relationship with your life and others. I am here to explore and integrate our shadows so that we can find and embody a place of wholeness.
I have been working in mental health for nearly 30 years. I developed a holistic psychology practice over 20 years ago to help my clients get the best results. Holistic means treating the whole person; mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of someone's life to find the root cause of symptoms. I am also a clinical nutritionist focusing on helping to educate about detox and balance brain chemistry with vitamins, minerals and amino acids and eating for optimal health. I focus on root cause of symptoms, doing progressive trauma interventions. Trauma is about times in your life in which your nervous system becomes dysregulated.
I have been working in mental health for nearly 30 years. I developed a holistic psychology practice over 20 years ago to help my clients get the best results. Holistic means treating the whole person; mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of someone's life to find the root cause of symptoms. I am also a clinical nutritionist focusing on helping to educate about detox and balance brain chemistry with vitamins, minerals and amino acids and eating for optimal health. I focus on root cause of symptoms, doing progressive trauma interventions. Trauma is about times in your life in which your nervous system becomes dysregulated.
Corina Seligman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521 (Online Only)
Are you wanting to have deeper connections with others? Are you feeling “lost” in knowing who you are or what you want? Maybe there is a life transition that feels overwhelming, and you don’t know how to take that first step. Is this keeping you from accessing freedom, joy, and authenticity? With a focus on poly, queer and trans individuals, relationships and families, I can help guide you from a place of “stuckness” to one where you feel intentional and in control of your life and circumstances.
Are you wanting to have deeper connections with others? Are you feeling “lost” in knowing who you are or what you want? Maybe there is a life transition that feels overwhelming, and you don’t know how to take that first step. Is this keeping you from accessing freedom, joy, and authenticity? With a focus on poly, queer and trans individuals, relationships and families, I can help guide you from a place of “stuckness” to one where you feel intentional and in control of your life and circumstances.
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.
Pennie Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
Welcome! My name is Pennie Lee, and I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). My focus is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and develop practical tools for managing life's difficulties. Whether you're dealing with the pressures of everyday stress or deeper emotional struggles, I'm here to guide you through this journey with empathy and a focus on your strengths. Together, we will work toward creating lasting, positive change, empowering you to move forward with confidence and resilience
Welcome! My name is Pennie Lee, and I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). My focus is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and develop practical tools for managing life's difficulties. Whether you're dealing with the pressures of everyday stress or deeper emotional struggles, I'm here to guide you through this journey with empathy and a focus on your strengths. Together, we will work toward creating lasting, positive change, empowering you to move forward with confidence and resilience
Life's challenges can sometimes seem overwhelming. You don't have to walk through it alone. Finding the courage to ask for help can be a powerful step on the path to healing. I believe that when people are listened to, understood, and accepted, they can connect to their inner wisdom, build resiliency, and cultivate a sense of well-being. My intention is to create a welcoming, supportive, respectful environment in which you can feel safe to share your truth.
Life's challenges can sometimes seem overwhelming. You don't have to walk through it alone. Finding the courage to ask for help can be a powerful step on the path to healing. I believe that when people are listened to, understood, and accepted, they can connect to their inner wisdom, build resiliency, and cultivate a sense of well-being. My intention is to create a welcoming, supportive, respectful environment in which you can feel safe to share your truth.
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The transition from summer to fall can be challenging, whether due to academic stress, parenting challenges, sadness about seasonal shifts, or feeling disconnected from relationships. I often work with people who notice themselves feeling overwhelmed, numb, or burned out due to life stressors. I have special training and experience working with new parents, students of all ages (college and graduate school included) and people with disabilities. In all stages of life, I hope to offer a supportive space for you to process your experiences, establish goals, and seek change.
The transition from summer to fall can be challenging, whether due to academic stress, parenting challenges, sadness about seasonal shifts, or feeling disconnected from relationships. I often work with people who notice themselves feeling overwhelmed, numb, or burned out due to life stressors. I have special training and experience working with new parents, students of all ages (college and graduate school included) and people with disabilities. In all stages of life, I hope to offer a supportive space for you to process your experiences, establish goals, and seek change.
If you feel like you need some support or help to deal with life, 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 coping skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations that lead to a more authentic life.
If you feel like you need some support or help to deal with life, 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 coping skills, enrich relationships, and work through situations that lead to a more authentic life.
I’m a child psychotherapist that works with parents, children, and adolescents. You might be here because you have questions about your child’s behavior, wish for a more satisfying parent-child relationship, or are overwhelmed from the stresses of parenthood. Perhaps painful memories from your own childhood are impacting your parenting and family. Becoming a parent is one of the most profound transitions in the adult life, and it naturally brings up shifts in our external and internal lives. It’s my honor to support individuals, couples, families, and children through this period and beyond.
I’m a child psychotherapist that works with parents, children, and adolescents. You might be here because you have questions about your child’s behavior, wish for a more satisfying parent-child relationship, or are overwhelmed from the stresses of parenthood. Perhaps painful memories from your own childhood are impacting your parenting and family. Becoming a parent is one of the most profound transitions in the adult life, and it naturally brings up shifts in our external and internal lives. It’s my honor to support individuals, couples, families, and children through this period and beyond.
Looking for a therapist to help you navigate moving forward with life while living with anxiety, depression, or impacts from trauma? You've come to the right place! You can expect to be listened to and respected while we work together to improve your experience in life. We will assess what's happening and set goals to get you where you want to be. No matter how far off-course you feel, there is hope to turn things around!
Looking for a therapist to help you navigate moving forward with life while living with anxiety, depression, or impacts from trauma? You've come to the right place! You can expect to be listened to and respected while we work together to improve your experience in life. We will assess what's happening and set goals to get you where you want to be. No matter how far off-course you feel, there is hope to turn things around!
Kelly O. Boehms
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521
Not accepting new clients
I have a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of life. I’m here to support you if you’ve struggled to find a therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe being yourself or exploring your identity – and have a passion for working with LGBTQIA+ clients, and couples navigating non-traditional relationship dynamics. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore and address your unique challenges. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empowerment, drawing from a justice and person-centered practice, and emotionally focused therapy.
I have a passion for helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of life. I’m here to support you if you’ve struggled to find a therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe being yourself or exploring your identity – and have a passion for working with LGBTQIA+ clients, and couples navigating non-traditional relationship dynamics. I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore and address your unique challenges. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empowerment, drawing from a justice and person-centered practice, and emotionally focused therapy.
Brianne A Hutchinson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521
Not accepting new clients
BriAnne is a registered Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Her focus is towards Ecopsychology and Somatic oriented therapies. She is trained in Ecotherapy/Ecopsychology, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems/Parts Work and Psychedelic Therapies such as Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP) and Psychedelic Integration. BriAnne carries additional certifications in Yoga (E-RYT) and Whitewater navigation/Wilderness First Aid.
BriAnne is a registered Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Her focus is towards Ecopsychology and Somatic oriented therapies. She is trained in Ecotherapy/Ecopsychology, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems/Parts Work and Psychedelic Therapies such as Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP) and Psychedelic Integration. BriAnne carries additional certifications in Yoga (E-RYT) and Whitewater navigation/Wilderness First Aid.
