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Sylvia Chamberlain

CA LMFT 32279
Credentials
CA LMFT 32279
NPI Number
1215266440
Location
California
Languages
English
Sylvia Chamberlain
30 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Sylvia Chamberlain

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.

Licenses

LMFT
32279

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Jealousy
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Phobias
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Self-harm
  • Sexual assault and abuse

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Sylvia is an experienced therapist that takes the time to listen and understand what we need to hear. I can be honest with her without feeling judged. She gives tools to help move forward and aids in finding solutions to create more peace in our lives. She is straight forward and isn't afraid to be frank.”

“She really listens to how I am feelings and helps me understand the underlying what of dealing with my dilemmas.”

“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.”

“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.”

“She is very thorough and very helpful”

“In a world where no one listens, she does.”

“Sylvia is the best therapist, she helped me with my relationship and now I’m returning to her for my own self therapy.”

“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.”

“Very kind and thoughtful”

“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.”

“Sylvia was an amazing therapist at my time of need and beyond that. She always reached out to me to check on me in between sessions and reminded me to use my tools to get me through daily challenges. I would highly recommend her for anyone or a couple who is going through a rough time in their life as she listens very well and is very compassionate and understanding. I highly recommend Sylvia and I will definitely be using her for the future. Shes An amazing person.”

“A splendid soul to work with. I look forward to our time.”

“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.”

“Sylvia is a wonderful therapist. She offers perspective as to what is going on in our relationship and has good advice every session.”

“Sylvia is always on time and is a good listener. She asks questions and really tries to understand the relationship issues. She has been very helpful!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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