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Meet the Team

Chelsea Williamson

Amanda Magnuson

Lourdes Soliven

Miriah Brewster

Derek Williamson

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Chelsea Williamson, LMFT, CEO

“If you are someone who is struggling in life right now I would love to help you. Therapy is more than a job or career to me, it is my calling. I love what I do and I work hard for each of my clients to help them achieve their goals for counseling. I offer individual, family, and couples counseling. I particularly enjoy working with client's who have experienced trauma. I enjoy helping client's work through their struggles and walk with them on their pathway to healing.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brainspotting to help my clients create a life that promotes happiness and wholeness. I am also a Domestic Violence advocate and have an extensive amount of training and experience working with perpetrators/victims of DV.”

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Derek Williamson, AMFT, School Based Therapist

“If you are someone struggling in life right now, I would love to help you. I love what I do and I work hard for my clients to help them become the best versions of themselves. I offer individual, family and couples counseling. From my experience as a stay at home Dad of 5 years, I gained a special interest in working with parents and families.

I particularly enjoy working with clients who have experienced trauma, anxiety and depression. I also enjoy working with teens, young adults, pre and postpartum issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help my clients create a life that promotes happiness and wholeness.”

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Emily Kaplan, AMFT, Intake Coordinator

As someone who was born and raised in Shasta County, I feel deeply connected to this community and honored to walk alongside clients on their journey toward healing and growth.

I earned my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and have experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions, relational challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is compassionate, authentic, and collaborative — I believe in meeting clients exactly where they are, with curiosity and care.

I’m especially passionate about supporting women’s mental health, particularly during motherhood and other life transitions. I also enjoy working with teens and young adults as they navigate change, identity development, and finding their sense of direction in life. I love helping clients explore the emotional, physical, and identity shifts that come with growth and change.

In our work together, my goal is to create a warm, grounded space where you can deepen your self-awareness, find balance, and build more meaningful connections with yourself and others.

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Miriah Brewster, AMFT

“I offer a safe place for my clients, free from judgment, full of compassion, and my focus is how to help my clients become their best selves. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families in navigating challenges related to trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, and relational dynamics.

I have advanced training in somatic trauma healing, I integrate body-based approaches to help clients process and release trauma stored in the body. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist clients in identifying and reframing negative thought patterns and behaviors, while incorporating mindfulness practices.

I am dedicated to working with my clients to address challenges, strengthen relationships, and promote resilience. I enjoy helping my people achieve their goals for therapy and to walk alongside each individual in their journey towards growth and healing. ”

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Ashley Hobbs, AMFT

“My name is Ashley Hobbs and I’m an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from National University. My passion lies in supporting adolescents and young adults as they navigate life’s challenges.

I take a holistic, person-centered approach, recognizing the unique experiences, strengths, and needs of each individual. With a background in working with children, and teens, I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop strategies for personal growth.

Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I am here to provide compassionate guidance and evidence-based interventions tailored to your journey. I believe that healing and growth occur in an environment of trust and collaboration. If you’re looking for support on your path toward greater well-being, I’d be honored to work with you. ”

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Lourdes Soliven, AMFT

“I understand firsthand the challenges of feeling alone and facing what may seem like endless problems. But you don't have to navigate these difficulties by yourself. In our therapy sessions, you can be authentically you, without the fear of judgment or concerns about your privacy. It's incredibly beneficial to have someone by your side to help you process your thoughts, understand the reasons behind your decisions and reactions, and gain insight into how you perceive the world. It's important to feel heard and understood without the fear of judgment.”

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Nicole Ross, AMFT

“You don’t have to go through this alone.

Life brings unexpected challenges—whether it’s navigating relationships, managing stress, facing trauma, confronting childhood wounds that have resurfaced, or dealing with the emotional weight of change. I work with adults, teens, and couples who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or simply in need of a safe space to process and heal.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I approach each client with warmth, support, and a nonjudgmental attitude. I believe that therapy should be a place where you feel seen, heard, and empowered. Together, we’ll work to explore what’s beneath the surface, identify patterns that no longer serve you, and develop tools that help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.

My approach is collaborative and grounded in compassion. I believe that you are the expert of your own experience and will look to you for the truth of your lived experience. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship stress, depression, negative self-talk, or life transitions, I’ll meet you where you are—at your pace.

If you’re ready to take the first step, I’m here to walk with you.”

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Kellie Perkins, AMFT

“I offer empathic listening, hope for change and an approach with a focus on client's strengths. For clients with a history of trauma, I offer trauma-informed therapy utilizing evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, Brainspotting, and TF-CBT. With an intimate knowledge of the first responder lifestyle, I am committed to offering a safe haven for those who tirelessly serve our communities.

With a profound dedication to fostering resilient relationships, I bring over two decades of marriage and parenting to my practice as an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. My personal journey, marked by growth, understanding, and unwavering commitment, fuels my passion for helping others navigate the complexities of family life.

Living amidst the serene backdrop of the Shasta Valley, I deeply understand the unique challenges of living in a small community with limited resources. My approach is rooted in empathy, drawing from my own experiences and professional expertise to guide individuals, couples, and families toward healing and connection.”

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Amanda Magnuson, LMFT, School Based Counselor

“I am an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Throughout the years, I have witnessed the transformation an individual can have when one person wants to come alongside them in their journey and help encourage them, educate them and validate them. Years of experience in social services, ministry, school education and life have led me to this calling of helping others through therapy, and I am honored to get to be there for others and help them experience healing and freedom in their lives.

I enjoy helping clients impacted by grief, trauma, PTSD and anxiety overcome the residual symptoms that affect the mind and body, through the use of EMDR, CBT and brain health analysis. I offer child, teen and adult counseling, as well as family and couples. I look forward to coming alongside you on your journey to healing and freedom.”

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Nicole Gentile, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor

“My passion is working with a wide range of people who are finding a way to live in their full potential and purpose. Life at times is painful. Give me the opportunity to sit with you and help you find relief. I am experienced working with children, teenagers, couples, families, blended families, and parents. I feel a great sense of honor and privilege to work in the intimate parts of others’ lives in areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and grief. In 2011, I started training as a therapist and became licensed as a marriage and family therapist in 2017.

To assist you in overcoming life’s challenges, traumas, and severed relationships I will utilize the following: EMDR, Art therapy, Structural Family Therapy, experiential activities, provide psycho education, Positive Parenting Program, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more in order to suit your individual needs for your healing.

This world can feel sad, depressing, overwhelming and scary, but there is so much beauty, peace, and kindness to discover when you invest in yourself and your family and have a strong sense of self, relationship and community. Let me walk with you in this. Let’s get started on the path to healing! I’m excited to do this with you.”

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