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A Boutique Therapy Practice in Chico, Ca
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(530) 809-1702
Would you like to STAY HOME and still access therapy? We have online sessions available!
We have also been slowly opening back up (with masks), ask if we have in-person sessions available!
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Talk Therapy
HELPS Inspired Life Counseling provides therapy and counseling services to help individuals, couples and adolescents move through tough situations by giving them somewhere to talk through what is happening or has happened in their lives.
Life transitions can create turbulance! An adjustment period is normal, and it's often that people expect good transitions to only bring happy results. They then find themselves confused and frustrated when they're also experiencing symptoms associated with anxiety and depression. That's normal. It doesn't mean you necessarily have a diagnosable illness, but it might mean that you need some help getting through this period. We can help. |
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EMDR
Inspired Life Counseling specializes in working with healing all sizes of life wounds that people carry with them each day, creating conflict in their lives and hearts. Small hurts that cause one to second-guess themselves or others, and big, painful experiences that make moving forward arduous or agonizing. Jessica Wilkerson, LMFT has been providing EMDR since 2014 and has worked with clients recovering from the Camp Fire, childhood abuse, auto accidents, death of a child, surgery issues, as well as has had success helping individuals heal from relationship trauma such as infidelity and other deceptions. All therapists are EMDRIA trained to provide EMDR |
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EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY FOR COUPLES
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples takes a stance that the conflict going on in a relationship isn't really about the content of the arguments, but rather about some really deep feelings happening underneath. Perhaps one spouse has been nagging and nagging about specific chores they want the other spouse to do, the EFT therapist explores what's actually going on for each person. The nagging spouse is feeling unseen or undervalued, and interpretting that as their significant other doesn't love them or is ambivilant about them. That spouse is really just ambivilant about the chore itself and doesn't understand why their partner is personalizing the situation so much. The "ambivilant about the chores" spouse might be feeling controlled, disrespected, or their intrinsic value is being minimized, so they are less enjoyable to be around. Who would be happy and loving when they're feeling minimized, and who would be feeling affectionate if they're feeling unseen or undervalued? It makes sense. No one is wrong. No one is right. But everyone is hurt. EFT can help. Whether it's daily bickering or something bigger like infidelity, if you're on the brink, we can help! |
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Collaborative Note Taking:
If you're using your insurance, then your mental health record is part of your medical record. We believe that everyone deserves to know what is in their medical records so we utilize collaborative note taking. This means that for the last five to ten minutes the clinician and the client write the note together, reflecting on what they worked on during the session. It's never a mystery what we're writing.
If you're using your insurance, then your mental health record is part of your medical record. We believe that everyone deserves to know what is in their medical records so we utilize collaborative note taking. This means that for the last five to ten minutes the clinician and the client write the note together, reflecting on what they worked on during the session. It's never a mystery what we're writing.
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Jessica Wilkerson, MA, LMFT #104464
*Providing EMDR* Jessica has been working as a therapist since 2009, and has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#104464) since 2018. Coming from a background in the corporate arena while also looking through an attachment focused lense while providing therapy, Jessica helps people translate what they're experiencing and feeling into terms and concepts that make sense for them. She looks at the person as a whole - their past, their present, and who they long to be in their future; and together she and her clients come up with a game plan. Sometimes that means working through old stuff to make sense of it, clear it out, and move on. Sometimes that means examining what's currently holding them back: self-talk, dysphoria, poor boundaries and communication. Often, it's a combination of all the above. The first few sessions are getting a grasp on what's going on and getting a good understanding of who you are and what you want/need. Who you are right now is the most important part of the whole therapy experience. Jessica Wilkerson has advanced training in EMDR for trauma and anxiety and in EFT for couples therapy. She is currently in an intensive program for training in perinatal mood disorders. |
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Jeremy Gregory, MSW, ASW #96513
Jeremy is a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #96513 and works under the clinical supervision of Jessica Wilkerson, LMFT 104464. Providing EMDR! Jeremy's clinical experience involves on-the-job training in CBT, DBT and solution-focused therapy styles. He has a kind heart and a quick mind for being able to notice thinking and behavior patterns that people engage in which hinder their success and happiness. He tunes in during session so his clients have his full attention while he provides them with life insight or new skills (often, he provides both!). Being the child of a military father, he has a special understanding for veterans. Jeremy is also a father and a husband, and balances his career helping others with an active and fun family life. Jeremy is not a preferred provier for any PPO insurance, but does bill as in-network for California Health & Wellness and Anthem Blue Cross MediCal. |
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Marcia Koehn, MSW, LCSW #101864
Licensed Clinical Social Worker. *Specializing in Post Partum Depression & Anxiety* *Providing EMDR* Marcia has a professional history working in the medical social work arena, and has a deep understanding of the mental rollercoaster that physical illness can create in individuals and families. She has a heart for women in difficult relationships, and feels passionate about the mixture of kindness and intellect to help women unravel their host of emotions, thoughts, and desires in regard to their present and their futures. She views therapy as a collaborative effort to help each person reach their goals and overcome the challenges they are experiencing. She believes the transitions we experience in our lives give us the opportunity to develop new skills and highlighting the ones we already have To set an appointment with Marcia, please call the office at (530) 809-1702 or schedule online using the appointment button below. Marcia is not a preferred provier for any PPO insurance. |
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Casey Gibbs, MA, APCC #8899
Casey Gibbs is a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor under the clinical supervision of Jessica Wilkerson, LMFT 104464. *Providing EMDR* Casey has a history of experience as a first responder as well as in the business arena. He has been working with people who are hurting in physical and emotional capacities for most of his professional life. Casey is a deep thinker, intellectual, and his heart is genuinely called to walk alongside others in an effort to help them find healing. This might mean teaching them to see things from another perspective, teaching them specific tools for dealing with difficult situations, or processing grief and trauma. His friendly demeanor makes it easy to open up because you know that you have someone who truly believes in you and your ability to heal and grow. To set an appointment with Casey, please call the office at (530) 809-1702 or schedule online using the appointment button below. Casey is not a preferred provider for any PPO insurance, but can bill as in-network for California Health & Wellness and Anthem Blue Cross MediCal. |
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Brooke Hammond, MA, AMFT #121528
Brooke Hammond is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #121528 under the clinical supervision of Jessica Wilkerson, LMFT 104464. Brooke is our newest pre-licensed clinician and she begins working with clients on September 1, 2021. Set your appointment with her now so you can be sure to get on her calendar before she fills up! *Providing EMDR* Brooke's dynamic and friendly personality mixed with her intellect and experience makes it easy to talk to her about what's happening in your life and in your heart. She has extensive experience working with parents, the LGBTQIA+ community, and addiction recovery, and she realizes that usually wounds from childhood, judgement, and rejection influence the way we are able to trust and bond with others - the stories from our past influence our present and can continue to have power over us. |
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Darci Yartz, LCSW #96022
Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Brooke is our newest licensed clinician and she begins working with clients on September 3, 2021. Set your appointment with her now so you can be sure to get on her calendar before she fills up! *In October, 2021: Providing EMDR* Darci's twenty-two years as a hospital social worker along with her philathropic work helping trauma survivors as her side-gig gives Darci a unique perspective into understanding pain, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She has worked with people who have directly experienced traumatic events and diagnoses while also providing support and healing opportunities for the family members who are distraught at this turn of events. Kind, intelligent, and friendly, Darci has a way about her that makes it easy to open up. She feels like you're talking to a long lost friend, but a friend who can see the bigger picture from a fresh perspective. |