Emotionally Focused Therapists in Paradise, CA

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Nicholas Malone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise, CA 95969  (Online Only)
I am nationally certified as an Emotionally Focused Couples therapist and supervisor candidate.
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 relationship 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 an informed sensitive approach. I enjoy getting to know people. Learning about and developing relationship with my clients as well as participating in their growth brings richness to my life.I look forward to meeting you.
I am nationally certified as an Emotionally Focused Couples therapist and supervisor candidate.
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 relationship 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 an informed sensitive approach. I enjoy getting to know people. Learning about and developing relationship with my clients as well as participating in their growth brings richness to my life.I look forward to meeting you.
(530) 392-4263 View (530) 392-4263
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Julie Liukkonen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
My training is in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy; somatic and relational psychotherapy; Emotionally Focused Therapy, neuroscience and mind-body wellness.
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.
My training is in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy; somatic and relational psychotherapy; Emotionally Focused Therapy, neuroscience and mind-body wellness.
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.
(530) 763-1153 View (530) 763-1153
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Janette Giralico-Wyman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. My orientation is attachment based therapies.  I specialize in attachment based trauma focused techniques to include Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which I utilize in my work with adults, couples, and families.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. My orientation is attachment based therapies.  I specialize in attachment based trauma focused techniques to include Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which I utilize in my work with adults, couples, and families.
(530) 232-4615 View (530) 232-4615
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Dr. Stacy Judah
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969  (Online Only)
The decision to start therapy with a licensed professional is like setting out on an expedition to both rediscover old territories and to discover new territories. One set of questions therapy asks is “What is it like to be me now?” “How do my past experiences affect who I am now?” “What is getting in my way, preventing me from being the person I feel I can be?” What we talk about during each meeting are those issues that are important to you in your everyday life, relationships, job, parents, children, things that make you feel happy, sad, depressed, or confused.
The decision to start therapy with a licensed professional is like setting out on an expedition to both rediscover old territories and to discover new territories. One set of questions therapy asks is “What is it like to be me now?” “How do my past experiences affect who I am now?” “What is getting in my way, preventing me from being the person I feel I can be?” What we talk about during each meeting are those issues that are important to you in your everyday life, relationships, job, parents, children, things that make you feel happy, sad, depressed, or confused.
(530) 486-0881 x530990 View (530) 486-0881 x530990
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Emma Kennedy Todd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I am Emma, a dedicated and compassionate therapist located in Butte County. If you have been searching for a therapist who colors outside of the lines, then I am the one for you! I can usually be found using humor, empathy, and drinking a cup of strong coffee while in session. With a commitment to supporting folks in my community heal, I blend evidence-based practices such as cognitive-based therapies, and somatic therapies to help my clients navigate their unique challenges and achieve holistic well-being.
Welcome! I am Emma, a dedicated and compassionate therapist located in Butte County. If you have been searching for a therapist who colors outside of the lines, then I am the one for you! I can usually be found using humor, empathy, and drinking a cup of strong coffee while in session. With a commitment to supporting folks in my community heal, I blend evidence-based practices such as cognitive-based therapies, and somatic therapies to help my clients navigate their unique challenges and achieve holistic well-being.
(530) 427-6819 View (530) 427-6819
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Allyson Elizabeth Wilhite
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSN, MFT, BCPCC, IATP
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
I have an incredible passion for people and always have had. In my experience as a nurse and as a therapist, I have enjoyed teaching, encouraging, and creating possibilities for hope and healing. My belief is that when we feel safe enough we become more genuine and more capable of loving and living incredible lives. We laugh more, play more, rest better and have more compassion for others. My hope is that you learn to be your best self, genuine, true to yourself and to learn the art of self-care, establishing healthy boundaries and a support system regardless of a painful childhood and difficult life circumstances.
I have an incredible passion for people and always have had. In my experience as a nurse and as a therapist, I have enjoyed teaching, encouraging, and creating possibilities for hope and healing. My belief is that when we feel safe enough we become more genuine and more capable of loving and living incredible lives. We laugh more, play more, rest better and have more compassion for others. My hope is that you learn to be your best self, genuine, true to yourself and to learn the art of self-care, establishing healthy boundaries and a support system regardless of a painful childhood and difficult life circumstances.
(530) 419-4918 View (530) 419-4918
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Laurie Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise, CA 95969
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.
(530) 451-0883 View (530) 451-0883
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North Valley Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
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 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 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".
(530) 797-4746 View (530) 797-4746
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Joanne Nitchman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
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.
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.
(530) 627-2474 View (530) 627-2474
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Abbey Hornung
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise, CA 95969
My counseling style is eclectic and client focused with a systems perspective. I have experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, families and couples. I believe that people act or behave with the intent of feeling good, but often develop coping behavior along the path of life that no longer serves them. I assist clients in identifying and connecting with the positive intent behind "dysfunctional behavior", and discovering new methods of coping that lead to a more balanced and joyful journey through life.
My counseling style is eclectic and client focused with a systems perspective. I have experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, families and couples. I believe that people act or behave with the intent of feeling good, but often develop coping behavior along the path of life that no longer serves them. I assist clients in identifying and connecting with the positive intent behind "dysfunctional behavior", and discovering new methods of coping that lead to a more balanced and joyful journey through life.
(530) 588-5501 View (530) 588-5501
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Trinity L Bockus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
Hello! I am a dedicated therapist who values the uniqueness of each client I work with. I consider it a great privilege to help my clients work through the challenges in their lives and support them in their growth....and it's never too late for growth! There are no issues too large or too small to bring into the safe environment of my office. I have a real knack for understanding different personalities and breaking down communication and other issues that are keeping relationships in a negative cycle.
Hello! I am a dedicated therapist who values the uniqueness of each client I work with. I consider it a great privilege to help my clients work through the challenges in their lives and support them in their growth....and it's never too late for growth! There are no issues too large or too small to bring into the safe environment of my office. I have a real knack for understanding different personalities and breaking down communication and other issues that are keeping relationships in a negative cycle.
(916) 468-4836 View (916) 468-4836
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Stacey Athias, MS, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
Sometimes it's difficult to look at the life we have and compare it to the life we'd like to have, without feeling disillusioned and powerless. Anxiety, depression, life transition, work-life balance, etc., can make life hard. If you find yourself in this position, you're not alone. Processing disappointment and overcoming difficulties can take time, and sometimes it feels like we're stuck and never going to be able to move on in life. If you've experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, etc., and are having difficulty finding your way, I am here to help.
Sometimes it's difficult to look at the life we have and compare it to the life we'd like to have, without feeling disillusioned and powerless. Anxiety, depression, life transition, work-life balance, etc., can make life hard. If you find yourself in this position, you're not alone. Processing disappointment and overcoming difficulties can take time, and sometimes it feels like we're stuck and never going to be able to move on in life. If you've experienced anxiety, depression, trauma, etc., and are having difficulty finding your way, I am here to help.
(530) 441-0789 View (530) 441-0789
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North Valley Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, Private, Therapy, Group
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
Do you feel anxious or worried? Are you experiencing guilt or depression? Do you feel stuck or down? Confused or hopeless? Significant life events have a way of bringing back past worries and triggers and people can find that life turns upside down. If you are experiencing a shift or are dealing with a familiar pattern, you are not alone. North Valley Counseling is an established and experienced group of Therapists, with years of education and clinical experience. We are honored to assist you with these challenges.
Do you feel anxious or worried? Are you experiencing guilt or depression? Do you feel stuck or down? Confused or hopeless? Significant life events have a way of bringing back past worries and triggers and people can find that life turns upside down. If you are experiencing a shift or are dealing with a familiar pattern, you are not alone. North Valley Counseling is an established and experienced group of Therapists, with years of education and clinical experience. We are honored to assist you with these challenges.
(530) 715-2313 View (530) 715-2313
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Cindy Paxton
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95967  (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.
(909) 963-1473 View (909) 963-1473
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Sarah Frohock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95967
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel stuck in a relationship, career, or pattern? Are you struggling to find a way to manage a difficult situation? I can work with you to develop the skills to help you regain control of your life and conquer your problems. I will bring all of my experience, compassion, and humor into the process of supporting you in finding solutions. I utilize a strength-based approach to work with you in identifying your natural abilities to tackle your current challenges. I can help you identify your goals, tap into your strengths and create a plan to move forward.
Do you feel stuck in a relationship, career, or pattern? Are you struggling to find a way to manage a difficult situation? I can work with you to develop the skills to help you regain control of your life and conquer your problems. I will bring all of my experience, compassion, and humor into the process of supporting you in finding solutions. I utilize a strength-based approach to work with you in identifying your natural abilities to tackle your current challenges. I can help you identify your goals, tap into your strengths and create a plan to move forward.
(530) 722-6163 View (530) 722-6163
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Jennifer Onstot Healing Journeys
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
Not accepting new clients
We all get caught in suffering sometimes. We all lose our way and struggle with finding the next step. If you relate to that, I can help provide support and shine a light on the places that can change. I can help you reprocess trauma, navigate difficult relationships, and deal with Codependency, especially through EMDR and Mindfulness. We can also work to address the resulting depression and anxiety you face. Life invites us to move through the old, open up, and learn new ways of stepping into this present moment with increased strength and empowerment.
We all get caught in suffering sometimes. We all lose our way and struggle with finding the next step. If you relate to that, I can help provide support and shine a light on the places that can change. I can help you reprocess trauma, navigate difficult relationships, and deal with Codependency, especially through EMDR and Mindfulness. We can also work to address the resulting depression and anxiety you face. Life invites us to move through the old, open up, and learn new ways of stepping into this present moment with increased strength and empowerment.
(530) 303-2925 View (530) 303-2925
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Victoria Vorpagel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Paradise, CA 95967
Not accepting new clients
Is there something about your life that is not working? Do your struggles interfere with your ability to be happy and have satisfying relationships? Together, we can explore and discover the best way to approach your unique circumstances. I work with individuals and couples from an integrative approach in order to create a nurturing, encouraging and productive environment where we will address conflicts and patterns that are negatively affecting you. The origin of these issues often have their roots in unresolved childhood trauma and attachment deficits.
Is there something about your life that is not working? Do your struggles interfere with your ability to be happy and have satisfying relationships? Together, we can explore and discover the best way to approach your unique circumstances. I work with individuals and couples from an integrative approach in order to create a nurturing, encouraging and productive environment where we will address conflicts and patterns that are negatively affecting you. The origin of these issues often have their roots in unresolved childhood trauma and attachment deficits.
(530) 322-5088 View (530) 322-5088
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Jerrold (Jerry) Weiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Paradise, CA 95969
Not accepting new clients
I think most of us realize that it is an understatement that life can be challenging working through the trauma(s) large or small that we may have experienced throughout our lives, and dealing with our relationships with family (partners, our children, parents other family members) friends and our jobs. My approach to therapy has been based the belief that that we each have an ability to heal, and that we each have an inner wisdom and intuition to know what we each need to work on and to know when we are ready to work on particular issues.
I think most of us realize that it is an understatement that life can be challenging working through the trauma(s) large or small that we may have experienced throughout our lives, and dealing with our relationships with family (partners, our children, parents other family members) friends and our jobs. My approach to therapy has been based the belief that that we each have an ability to heal, and that we each have an inner wisdom and intuition to know what we each need to work on and to know when we are ready to work on particular issues.
(530) 203-6605 View (530) 203-6605

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Shelley Dukes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Chico, CA 95928
Individuals come to me for a variety of problems; most often to improve the quality of their life and get relief from nagging self-doubt, anxiety, depression and emotional distress due to life changes and loss. They come to me for clarity, direction and tools to move beyond old patterns and take action to achieve a greater sense of freedom, fulfillment and authenticity.
Individuals come to me for a variety of problems; most often to improve the quality of their life and get relief from nagging self-doubt, anxiety, depression and emotional distress due to life changes and loss. They come to me for clarity, direction and tools to move beyond old patterns and take action to achieve a greater sense of freedom, fulfillment and authenticity.
(530) 475-6712 View (530) 475-6712
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Kimberly Chijiiwa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chico, CA 95928  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I became a therapist after years of working in the performing arts in New York City. My work continues to be influenced by my trainings in dance and somatic modalities from that time. I describe my therapy style as warm, direct, and open, all housed within a creative sensibility. Folks I work with hold a variety of intersecting identities and bring a wide variety of concerns, stressors, and challenges into session. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns and more.
I became a therapist after years of working in the performing arts in New York City. My work continues to be influenced by my trainings in dance and somatic modalities from that time. I describe my therapy style as warm, direct, and open, all housed within a creative sensibility. Folks I work with hold a variety of intersecting identities and bring a wide variety of concerns, stressors, and challenges into session. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns and more.
(530) 684-1276 View (530) 684-1276

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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.