Mental Health Counselor/Therapist in Chico, CA
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Winyan Chief, MFT
249 W. 8th Ave
Chico, CA 95928
420 E. Laurel St
Willows, CA 95988
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.
Licenses/Certifications
 Certified Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor (MFCC)
License Info
MFC44296, CA
Education
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
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Payments Accepted
Insurance, cash, victim witness, check, Blue Cross, Blue Shield
Hours
By appointment
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Anger Management
 Anxiety and Panic
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Body Image Issues
 Caregiver Issues
 Chronic Illness
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Eating Disorders
 Grief and Loss
 Life Transitions
 Loneliness
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Online / Teletherapy
 Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Relationship Issues
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Stress Management
 Trauma and PTSD
 Work and Career Issues
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