My name is Sylvia Fernandez Chamberlain. I have been a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist for the past 30 years. I have a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Humboldt State University. I graduated in 1982. I majored in dance and Native American Studies. I have a Master’s Degree from Antioch University in Clinical Psychology. I graduated in 1989. I supervised Graduate Trainees to be licensed as Marriage, Family Therapist through Antioch University from October 2020-December 2021
For years I struggled with my own early childhood trauma. After years of movement and studies in Native American Philosophy and Culture that addressed my personal identification, I felt more in control of my personal traumas. I was able to heal myself through movement and years of yoga meditation. All of which led me to believe that I could benefit others in their journey to heal.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Theory, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Therapy and Attachment Therapy to assist clients in recognizing their challenges and healing their hurt and pain. I am hopeful that I may do the same for you. I check my messages several times a day and will respond to your request within 24 hours.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Jealousy, Multicultural concerns, Phobias, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse
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She really listens to how I am feelings and helps me understand the underlying what of dealing with my dilemmas.
Written on Mar 04, 2026 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sylvia is an amazing therapist, with so much knowledge and you can really tell she loves helping others. I’m very grateful to have found her.
Written on Feb 18, 2026 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Whenever I speak to Sylvia I feel like I’m actually heard and that my concerns are being addressed. I feel comfortable speaking to her and always end our conversations feeling at ease.
Written on Feb 16, 2026 after therapy with Sylvia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sylvia is amazing. She is insightful and kind, and has plenty of personal experience to draw from to help me know I’m not the only one who has ever gone through something. I highly recommend Sylvia.
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Sylvia for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very kind and thoughtful
Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I love my therapist. She is patient with me and very kind. She always checks in on me between sessions and sends me reminders to use the tools we discussed during therapy throughout my week.
Written on Apr 11, 2025 after therapy with Sylvia for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
As mother and a daughter she’s helped so much. Let go and regain my strength in my word. Her knowledge of motherhood and her positive parenting advice have helped me become a calmer more effective parent.
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Sylvia for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Sylvia understands my situation, as well as my personal challenges and needs, without much needed explanation from me. This fact alone is very peaceful. I feel well cared for and guided, as her advice has been extremely helpful!
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Sylvia is an amazing therapist who has truly transformed my life in so many ways. Her wisdom and support have helped me handle difficult situations with my family and boyfriend in a more positive and calm way. She has such a unique and empathetic approach that always makes me feel heard and understood.
We’ve also practiced breathing techniques that have helped me tremendously to reduce stress and stay focused in the present moment. Sylvia’s words, her guidance, and the way she motivates me to believe in myself have given me a new perspective to face challenges with confidence and optimism.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sylvia to anyone looking for support to grow, heal, and find inner peace. She is truly exceptional.
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Sylvia for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
She just gets it!
Written on Jan 08, 2025 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I think that Sylvia is great.
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Sylvia has many strategies that help me. She follows up with me and shares messages. I know she is thoughtful and caring.
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Sylvia is a gentle soul who will help you uncover your healing path through self kindness and awareness.
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coaching
I am extremely satisfied with the therapy I received from Sylvia. Her calm, steady, consistent style is exactly what I needed to be able to examine my life more deeply. I have a much better understanding of the person who I am and more confident in displaying that person in my relationship and more generally, in how I live my life.
Thank you, Sylvia Chamberlain, for everything you have done for me. : )
Written on Sep 08, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 3 months on issues concerning parenting issues
Sylvia is an incredibly kind, knowledgeable, intelligent, and caring therapist. Her sessions are miraculous. I come out of every session feeling empowered, listened to, cared for, and understood. Highly recommend her and eternally grateful to her!!
Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Appreciate Sylvia as my therapist and has been extremely supportive
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very helpful during a difficult time.
Written on Jul 16, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Great person.
Written on Jul 14, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Sylvia was a great resource with lots of different techniques. I really enjoyed our sessions and her homework exercises. She has the perfect blend of a spiritual approach combined with traditional therapy so you feel like youre getting access to all the tools you need.
Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Sylvia is attentive and a great listener. Her experience and background speaks for itself. I’m only a few sessions in but I’m excited to continue meeting with her.
Written on Jun 11, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sylvia is very professional and she truly cares about what she does. Extremely grateful for her.
Written on Mar 24, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Sylvia is refreshing. I’ve never had a therapist like her. I am going to give it a go w meditating and praying, being the Catholic girl that I am!! She is also honest in her responses which I thoroughly respect.
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Sylvia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Sylvia is so great to have in my corner :)
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Sylvia for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Sylvia is always there for me when my family and I need guidance.
Written on Oct 13, 2023 after therapy with Sylvia for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Sylvia is thoughtful and very caring. Her years of experience working in therapy shows in the way she communicates and I have built a lot of trust with her. I always look forward to our conversations and I appreciate how she keeps me accountable when it comes to my mental health. She always reminds me to be kinder to myself. She is an amazing therapist.
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Sylvia for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Sylvia is an amazing therapist and a wonderful woman. She is so helpful and I am lucky to have found her.
Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Sylvia is amazing! She is so kind and listens to every issue I bring up. She provides insight into my life that I never thought of before.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Sylvia for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Sylvia is a wealth of knowledge and is quick to pinpoint what needs changing and offers solutions on how to change them.
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Sylvia is amazing and so kind! Her meditations and visuals are great too.
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Betterhelp has won the lottery in having Sylvia as one of their own. I am extremely grateful to have become one of her clients. The knowledge and insight she's given me has been truly a gift. I am definitely a much better person now then I was before. I have new eyes in the way I view myself and the world. I 110% recommend her to any and every one that seems lost or even if they don't think they need much therapy. Her expertise and warmness are paramount. Sylvia is definitely living her life purpose in helping people and in my mind as an emotional healer.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Sylvia has helped me manage my anxiety and deal with my depression using a variety of techniques. She has also helped me to navigate my relationship with my partner during a very challenging time. We have not been meeting for very long, but I am grateful for her guidance and support which has already improved my life in so many ways.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and intimacy-related issues
Sylvia heard every word I said, and responded to my situation in a calm and respectful way. I felt comfortable with her and look forward to continue working together.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Good at calming me down, keeping me motivated and getting me to communicate
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Sylvia is the absolute best! She remembers even the smallest details about previous sessions, which shows that she really listens and cares about her patients. She is very insightful and knowledgeable. She is also very intuitive and can sense how you are feeling, even through a video call. She is very prompt at replying through the chat feature. She is so talented at what she does and anyone would be lucky to be one of her patients!
Written on May 26, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’m enjoying my time with Sylvia
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Sylvia is very experienced and versatile with her style of therapy. She is very patient and kind.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
My therapist is very consistent and proactive. Which makes me feel seen, heard and important.
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Sylvia is so compassionate and understanding. She is patient in our sessions, and always makes sure to follow up on me and check in to see how I’m going. She has helped me through recovery process during a difficult time of my life. Thankyou so much Sylvia!
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Sylvia offers much needed sage advice. Anyone looking for more insight to themselves and what they could be doing better to be better, definitely needs a guiding light that is Sylvia. No one has all the answers, but sometimes we just need someone to help us gain a new perspective
Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is beyond understanding
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, adhd, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
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