On the banks of the Sacramento River, you can find the small town of Colusa, California, which is the county seat of Colusa County. The town was named after the local Coru Native American tribe who founded the area in the 1840s. In 1850, Charles Semple purchased the Rancho Colus Mexican land grant where Colusa was founded.

Today you can find many local amenities as well as historic places in Colusa where you can learn more about the small community. Learning about your own history can be fun and interesting as well. You can even find out about important hereditary conditions that can affect your future such as diabetes, cancer, and even mental illnesses. Talk to one of the Colusa area mental health care experts if you have any questions or concerns.

Psychologist Laura Drucker providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Laura Drucker

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
30 years offering treatment

Hi! I'm glad you are thinking of working with me so let me tell you a bit about myself. I have worked in this field for over 30 years. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work in 1984, and am licensed in California (LCSW) and Arkansas (LCSW). Additionally, I have a Master's Degree in Human Rights. I have worked with people ages six through older adulthood and with individuals, groups, couples, and families. I have worked in private practice and public mental health settings. I bring this wealth of knowledge and wide range of experience and expertise to my individual work with you. My approach is client centered and non judgmental. I will work with you to problem solve, grow, develop new life skills, identify and achieve your goals while helping you to clarify your values, know yourself better, and build upon your current strengths and skills. I am really looking forward to the privilege of working with you!

Psychologist Janice Miles providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Janice Miles

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression
14 years offering treatment

Ms. Janice R. Miles is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, her Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hofstra University, and her Masters of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University. In addition, she is a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, a Certified Family Trauma Professional, and a member of AAMFT and AASECT. Janice has worked in various settings, including in-home, inpatient, and outpatient locations, with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, parenting skills, relationship issues, sexuality, and much more. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, sex therapy, and other evidence-based treatment modalities to accommodate the client’s specific goals. Janice provides a supportive, judgment-free approach to therapy to create a strong therapeutic relationship and promote effective change in the lives of her clients. Janice’s core values center around family, knowledge, and happiness. She believes, if we gain a clear understanding of our families, we can understand ourselves better. This knowledge can help to identify what motivates us and how we can evoke positive change, i.e. once we know better, we can do better. This together helps lead us to live a happier and healthier life; our best life.

Psychologist Myra Hollis providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Myra Hollis

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Trauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Francisco Olmos providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Francisco Olmos

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoaching
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California, with 8 years of professional work experience. Together with my clients we work to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment. I assist clients suffering/coping/working through stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem, existential crisis, life coaching, and other mental health/relationship issues. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started.

Psychologist Duane Rogers providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Duane Rogers

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
40 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, family conflicts, intimacy related issues, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Dr. Michael Kaltenbach providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Dr. Michael Kaltenbach

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
24 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Karen Swanson providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Karen Swanson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Ronald Gardner providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Ronald Gardner

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefBipolar disorderDepression
40 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Michael Kington providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Michael Kington

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
30 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & depression. I have experience working with clients with serious mental illness in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, I've worked with a variety of clients coping with life changes situational adjustments. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Annabel Thomson providing different types of therapy in Colusa

Annabel Thomson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigue
11 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, & depression. I also have experience working with teens, young adults, adults, families, and groups. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Colusa?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Colusa that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Colusa available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Colusa therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Colusa therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Colusa region and in the state of California.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Colusa can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Colusa may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Colusa offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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