It can be pretty intimidating to come to therapy for the first time. There are a lot of preconceptions that people fear: Will this person find all the things wrong with me that I don’t even know about? Will they determine that I’m permanently broken? Will they judge me? Will they or others think I’m crazy? I don’t even know… Read More
EMDR at Chico Creek Counseling
Memories of past trauma or abuse can wreck havoc on your peace of mind and they can find their ways into your relationships. Flashbacks, fear, and a general sense of overall feeling not-right can get in between your happiness and goals. It doesn’t have to be this way forever. EMDR has been approved by the American Psychiatric Association, the Department… Read More
Why Group Therapy?
Group therapy can be a very powerful tool for healing! Let’s look at the reasons for groups: 1) Attending a group session is considerably cheaper than one-on-one therapy. The licensed therapists at Chico Creek Counseling charge about $100 per individual session, while the pre-licensed interns charge about $75 per session. Group therapy sessions range in price from $25-$40 depending on… Read More
What is an MFT Intern?
What is an MFT Registered Intern? After graduating with a Master’s degree in Psychology, the state of California wants to make extra, double sure that you are qualified to sit one-on-one with people and help them while they’re at their most vulnerable. California wants to make sure we don’t have a bunch of quacks running around, and that’s a very… Read More
Why Play Therapy (Part 2) Child Therapy
“Just Playing” – Some parents can become frustrated with play therapy, and will find themselves thinking, “they look like they are ‘just playing.’” It is important to remember that although it may appear like “just play” on the outside, hard work is happening inside the session. The therapist is listening to the child’s story by looking for patterns and themes… Read More
