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Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Chico, CA

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Winyan Chief, MFT

Winyan Chief, MFT | Mental Health Counselor / Therapist photo
I have over 20 years experience in the mental health field. I specialize in trauma (EMDR-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing),anxiety, anger management, depression, dreamwork, play therapy, PCIT (Parent-Child Interactive Therapy) for children with challenging behaviors like hitting, kicking, biting, defiance etc. and attachemt therapy. I work well with adolescents and people of all ages. I use mindfulness techniques, including DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and EFT (Emotion Focused (couples) Therapy). I work well with people of color and lgbt.
Education/Training
Master of Sciene from California State University, Chico 2001. Five-year internship at various local agencies, including Feather River Tribal Health, Catalyst, Northern Valley Indidan Health, Parent Education Network. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 2006, in private practice since 5/06. Teaching master's-level courses at Chico State.
Memberships
Member in good standing; CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists)

Golden Key Honor Society member since 2001
Other Languages
French
Payments Accepted
Insurance, cash, victim witness, check, Blue Cross, Blue Shield
Hours:By appointment
License:MFC44296, CA
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy  Loneliness
 Anger Management  Marriage & Family Therapy
 Anxiety and Panic  Marriage Counseling
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Body Image Issues  Online / Teletherapy
 Caregiver Issues  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Chronic Illness  Relationship Issues
 Couples  Self-Esteem Issues
 Depression  Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Divorce  Stress Management
 Eating Disorders  Trauma and PTSD
 Grief and Loss  Work and Career Issues
 Life Transitions
Licenses/Certifications
 Certified Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor (MFCC)
Location
249 W. 8th Ave
ChicoCA 95928
Additional Location
420 E. Laurel St
WillowsCA 95988
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