Somatic Therapists in Chico, CA
This somatic approach supports a deep level of healing that shifts procedural habits in a unified way.
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.
This somatic approach supports a deep level of healing that shifts procedural habits in a unified way.
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.
I have additional training in Somatic Experiencing.
Life can be difficult. Maybe you are looking for new ideas, support, or you are ready to make some changes in your life. I believe that all of us can change and positive things can happen. I provide a warm and supportive environment that focuses on your needs and goals in life. Together we can develop a treatment plan that will enable you to make the changes you want in life.
I have additional training in Somatic Experiencing.
Life can be difficult. Maybe you are looking for new ideas, support, or you are ready to make some changes in your life. I believe that all of us can change and positive things can happen. I provide a warm and supportive environment that focuses on your needs and goals in life. Together we can develop a treatment plan that will enable you to make the changes you want in life.
Josh Stine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95928 (Online Only)
In a safe, non judgmental space, I provide research proven techniques like CBT, DBT & somatic therapy to help you renew your sense of wellbeing.
It's a daily struggle to hold it all together. You're feeling out of control or without authority over your own life. Something needs to change. If you are struggling to cope with your current circumstances, past hurts, overwhelming emotions, or difficult relationships, I understand. I help people like you to navigate through these difficult situations by identifying & overcoming unhealthy patterns or coping styles that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop new ways to approach life & make long term, lasting changes so that you can have the life you've always wanted.
In a safe, non judgmental space, I provide research proven techniques like CBT, DBT & somatic therapy to help you renew your sense of wellbeing.
It's a daily struggle to hold it all together. You're feeling out of control or without authority over your own life. Something needs to change. If you are struggling to cope with your current circumstances, past hurts, overwhelming emotions, or difficult relationships, I understand. I help people like you to navigate through these difficult situations by identifying & overcoming unhealthy patterns or coping styles that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop new ways to approach life & make long term, lasting changes so that you can have the life you've always wanted.
We will identify what dysregulates you and you will come to understand your somatic triggers and negative relational cycles while learning to stay present to yourself and others.
Are you exhausted and overwhelmed? Do you long for better connection with others? Are you filled with worry, regret or unresolvable grief? Do you struggle to be content and to care for yourself? I am a relational psychotherapist in my third decade of private practice. I have a deeply compassionate presence and you will come to feel seen, safe and understood in our work together. You will experience increasing empathy for yourself and your needs. You will shift unhealthy patterns with relationships, food, alcohol, substances and actions through lifestyle-based interventions and by making inner shifts leading to behavioral changes.
We will identify what dysregulates you and you will come to understand your somatic triggers and negative relational cycles while learning to stay present to yourself and others.
Are you exhausted and overwhelmed? Do you long for better connection with others? Are you filled with worry, regret or unresolvable grief? Do you struggle to be content and to care for yourself? I am a relational psychotherapist in my third decade of private practice. I have a deeply compassionate presence and you will come to feel seen, safe and understood in our work together. You will experience increasing empathy for yourself and your needs. You will shift unhealthy patterns with relationships, food, alcohol, substances and actions through lifestyle-based interventions and by making inner shifts leading to behavioral changes.
Muria Dilts
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95928
In a safe & non judgmental space, I provide research proven techniques such as CBT, DBT, Brain-spotting, & somatic therapy to help you build the wholesome life you’re looking for.
Sometimes we feel emotionally numb because of past or present experiences. Maybe the memory of your experiences trigger discomfort, isolation, or thoughts of regret, & you’re tired of being controlled by your past. You want to feel happy & show-up fully for your friends, family, & partner, but you just can’t seem to shake it off enough to be present. I am here to face the struggle with you & to tell you that depression, anxiety & trauma are highly treatable. Reaching out can be scary and unsettling, but you don't have to do it alone.
In a safe & non judgmental space, I provide research proven techniques such as CBT, DBT, Brain-spotting, & somatic therapy to help you build the wholesome life you’re looking for.
Sometimes we feel emotionally numb because of past or present experiences. Maybe the memory of your experiences trigger discomfort, isolation, or thoughts of regret, & you’re tired of being controlled by your past. You want to feel happy & show-up fully for your friends, family, & partner, but you just can’t seem to shake it off enough to be present. I am here to face the struggle with you & to tell you that depression, anxiety & trauma are highly treatable. Reaching out can be scary and unsettling, but you don't have to do it alone.
I value education & neuroscience-backed methods to support an attachment-based, existential & somatic approach.
I'm an out-of-network provider offering superbills. Pain without meaning is chaos. Where does it hurt and what does that pain need to say? What needs to be different? Do you feel stuck in a painful past of childhood trauma, sadness, anger, overwhelm, heartbreak, or grief? Is it all too much and you just need to talk to start? We may not figure out every 'why'; it's about not being alone with that pain and changing your relationship with it. My hope is you emerge empowered, connected, brave, and clear about who you are and what you need. How can I help while we're on this weird, little wet rock?
I value education & neuroscience-backed methods to support an attachment-based, existential & somatic approach.
I'm an out-of-network provider offering superbills. Pain without meaning is chaos. Where does it hurt and what does that pain need to say? What needs to be different? Do you feel stuck in a painful past of childhood trauma, sadness, anger, overwhelm, heartbreak, or grief? Is it all too much and you just need to talk to start? We may not figure out every 'why'; it's about not being alone with that pain and changing your relationship with it. My hope is you emerge empowered, connected, brave, and clear about who you are and what you need. How can I help while we're on this weird, little wet rock?
Bonnie Lee Eskie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, CMT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
I utilize tools such as Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, EMDR, EFT, IFS, and Brainspotting, as a means to cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Life can be challenging. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck? Would you like life to be more fulfilling, and feel happy, empowered, and satisfied in your close relationships? Would you like to learn communication techniques and stress management skills that really work? Are you interested in transformation. If so I can help. My aim is to help you get quick relief in your life now, and empower you with skills, and tools to discover your innate wisdom, in the face of life challenges. I will help you create the life you want and love the life you live.
I utilize tools such as Mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, EMDR, EFT, IFS, and Brainspotting, as a means to cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Life can be challenging. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck? Would you like life to be more fulfilling, and feel happy, empowered, and satisfied in your close relationships? Would you like to learn communication techniques and stress management skills that really work? Are you interested in transformation. If so I can help. My aim is to help you get quick relief in your life now, and empower you with skills, and tools to discover your innate wisdom, in the face of life challenges. I will help you create the life you want and love the life you live.
Diavonti Escasena
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95928
I work with clients who need support in making positive, lasting changes. Making change is simple, but not easy. I've helped many individuals over the years reach personal goals such as: healing trauma, rebuilding after loss, learning coping skills to manage anxiety, maintaining sobriety, setting boundaries in relationships, identifying & communicating feelings, & developing self-compassion. In our sessions, you can expect me to be relational; clients have described me as warm & easy to open up to. I'm passionate about helping people as they transition through & process difficult experiences.
I work with clients who need support in making positive, lasting changes. Making change is simple, but not easy. I've helped many individuals over the years reach personal goals such as: healing trauma, rebuilding after loss, learning coping skills to manage anxiety, maintaining sobriety, setting boundaries in relationships, identifying & communicating feelings, & developing self-compassion. In our sessions, you can expect me to be relational; clients have described me as warm & easy to open up to. I'm passionate about helping people as they transition through & process difficult experiences.
Mara Varnell-Christensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Many people feel overwhelmed and stuck. Maybe you keep finding yourself in undesired relationship patterns, are stuck feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, stuck feeling bombarded by undesired thoughts/images/memories of past upsetting events, stuck in old patterns you just cannot seem to shake, or maybe you see your teen stuck, struggling to adjust to life's changing demands and dynamics. There are so many reasons you may have found yourself on my page.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Many people feel overwhelmed and stuck. Maybe you keep finding yourself in undesired relationship patterns, are stuck feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, stuck feeling bombarded by undesired thoughts/images/memories of past upsetting events, stuck in old patterns you just cannot seem to shake, or maybe you see your teen stuck, struggling to adjust to life's changing demands and dynamics. There are so many reasons you may have found yourself on my page.
Hello there! My name is Nancy L. Neidhardt and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Are Anxiety/Depression showing up more often than you feel able to handle? Sometimes life presents us with challenges that either seem insurmountable or are just better tackled with someone by our side. I would like to be that person. I absolutely love working with people of all ages, especially elders, families, and couples . My biggest strength as a counselor is that I am in awe with each and every life story I am told, and feel honored when clients trust me on their healing journey. I hope you will embark on yours with me!
Hello there! My name is Nancy L. Neidhardt and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Are Anxiety/Depression showing up more often than you feel able to handle? Sometimes life presents us with challenges that either seem insurmountable or are just better tackled with someone by our side. I would like to be that person. I absolutely love working with people of all ages, especially elders, families, and couples . My biggest strength as a counselor is that I am in awe with each and every life story I am told, and feel honored when clients trust me on their healing journey. I hope you will embark on yours with me!
I enjoy working with clients that are interested in living their best life possible by working through the challenges that have kept them from feeling whole and emotionally healthy. I work with issues of personal growth and health & wellness by helping to clear the challenges of trauma that come from violence, disturbing memories, medical challenges, anger, addictions, stress, anxiety & panic attacks, complicated grief, eating struggles and communication. I like to deal with the whole person which includes healthy habits, communication and their relationship to others. I work with individuals and couples.
I enjoy working with clients that are interested in living their best life possible by working through the challenges that have kept them from feeling whole and emotionally healthy. I work with issues of personal growth and health & wellness by helping to clear the challenges of trauma that come from violence, disturbing memories, medical challenges, anger, addictions, stress, anxiety & panic attacks, complicated grief, eating struggles and communication. I like to deal with the whole person which includes healthy habits, communication and their relationship to others. I work with individuals and couples.
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I know how challenging life can be, how difficult it is to reach out during tough times and let another person into your struggles, pain, and story. But letting safe people into your life is necessary for healing, because we are not meant to navigate this life alone. It takes time to heal, and it takes support and effort on the journey. But an environment with a compassionate and trained confidant, makes all the difference. You can create the life you are hoping for! Together, we will create a safe place to help you process your pain & create a more joy filled future.
I know how challenging life can be, how difficult it is to reach out during tough times and let another person into your struggles, pain, and story. But letting safe people into your life is necessary for healing, because we are not meant to navigate this life alone. It takes time to heal, and it takes support and effort on the journey. But an environment with a compassionate and trained confidant, makes all the difference. You can create the life you are hoping for! Together, we will create a safe place to help you process your pain & create a more joy filled future.
Hello, I’m Jennifer! My name is Jennifer Cowley. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Butte County, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I enjoy working with adults 18-65 specializing in anxiety, stress, perinatal disorders, grief and loss, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.
Hello, I’m Jennifer! My name is Jennifer Cowley. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Butte County, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I enjoy working with adults 18-65 specializing in anxiety, stress, perinatal disorders, grief and loss, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95926 (Online Only)
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals, couples and families to heal and live their best, most authentic lives. I strongly believe that each and every individual, regardless of background, ability, or beliefs, should have a safe space where they can feel comfortable being their true self. I know that sitting across from someone with similar experiences can help to build trust and promote connection, and am therefore deeply committed to holding space for those who need to be heard.
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals, couples and families to heal and live their best, most authentic lives. I strongly believe that each and every individual, regardless of background, ability, or beliefs, should have a safe space where they can feel comfortable being their true self. I know that sitting across from someone with similar experiences can help to build trust and promote connection, and am therefore deeply committed to holding space for those who need to be heard.
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.
Maranda Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95928 (Online Only)
It is truly an honor to walk alongside people as they navigate life's challenges and embrace their unique strengths. With a deep commitment to social justice, compassion, and growth, my approach to therapy is rooted in understanding and empowering you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Drawing from my own lived experiences, I bring a genuine sense of relatability and understanding to our sessions. I know firsthand how challenging life can be, and I use this understanding to connect deeply with people, providing a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel truly seen, heard and understood.
It is truly an honor to walk alongside people as they navigate life's challenges and embrace their unique strengths. With a deep commitment to social justice, compassion, and growth, my approach to therapy is rooted in understanding and empowering you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Drawing from my own lived experiences, I bring a genuine sense of relatability and understanding to our sessions. I know firsthand how challenging life can be, and I use this understanding to connect deeply with people, providing a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel truly seen, heard and understood.
My awareness of human sexuality rises above my own personal opinion and experiences. I affirm all sexual orientations and transgender experience. I help people reclaim their authentic sexual selves within their particular spiritual/religious/lifeview practice and I tailor my treatment to best fit each individual client. I address a client's sexual issues directly. I don't sidestep the sex part to deal with the other issues in the relationship, although I don't ignore them either. Physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual processes, are all a part of human sexuality and I understand that an integrated approach is necessary.
My awareness of human sexuality rises above my own personal opinion and experiences. I affirm all sexual orientations and transgender experience. I help people reclaim their authentic sexual selves within their particular spiritual/religious/lifeview practice and I tailor my treatment to best fit each individual client. I address a client's sexual issues directly. I don't sidestep the sex part to deal with the other issues in the relationship, although I don't ignore them either. Physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual processes, are all a part of human sexuality and I understand that an integrated approach is necessary.
Navigating the pressures and demands of competitive sports or performing arts can be challenging. As a dedicated psychotherapist based in Chico, I specialize in providing tailored support to athletes and performers who are striving to achieve their best while maintaining their mental and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in understanding the unique stressors and experiences that come with high-performance environments, helping clients build resilience, manage anxiety, and enhance their overall performance.
Navigating the pressures and demands of competitive sports or performing arts can be challenging. As a dedicated psychotherapist based in Chico, I specialize in providing tailored support to athletes and performers who are striving to achieve their best while maintaining their mental and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in understanding the unique stressors and experiences that come with high-performance environments, helping clients build resilience, manage anxiety, and enhance their overall performance.
Cindy Paxton
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928 (Online Only)
As human beings we can develop painful, dysfunctional habits that keep us from connecting fully to self and others. At those times an objective therapist using a variety of approaches can help reconnect with self and others in healthier, more collaborative ways. I know that strong, collaborative interpersonal relationships provide the healing force for our emotional wounds and other stressors. Target populations: couples, children and teens struggling with life situations, Gender Identity and transitions; firefighters and police officers experiencing acute and chronic stress related symptoms at work and home.
As human beings we can develop painful, dysfunctional habits that keep us from connecting fully to self and others. At those times an objective therapist using a variety of approaches can help reconnect with self and others in healthier, more collaborative ways. I know that strong, collaborative interpersonal relationships provide the healing force for our emotional wounds and other stressors. Target populations: couples, children and teens struggling with life situations, Gender Identity and transitions; firefighters and police officers experiencing acute and chronic stress related symptoms at work and home.
Holly Nielsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95973
Are you feeling a little overwhelmed right now? Wondering how you can get the confidential and impartial support you need to heal from painful or confusing emotions and thinking patterns? The safety and acceptance provided in professional counseling sessions with a therapist can give you fresh perspectives that will help you thrive again and move forward in your life. There's no one-size-fits-all for therapy. I have developed my own therapeutic process, soul-centered psychotherapy, to provide the tools, resources, insight, and accountability tailored to your unique needs as an individual.
Are you feeling a little overwhelmed right now? Wondering how you can get the confidential and impartial support you need to heal from painful or confusing emotions and thinking patterns? The safety and acceptance provided in professional counseling sessions with a therapist can give you fresh perspectives that will help you thrive again and move forward in your life. There's no one-size-fits-all for therapy. I have developed my own therapeutic process, soul-centered psychotherapy, to provide the tools, resources, insight, and accountability tailored to your unique needs as an individual.
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.