Red Bluff, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Rachel Chavez, a skilled clinical social worker and therapist, understands how traumatic experiences can leave a lasting impact. She creates a safe space where individuals may explore their life stories and transition from feeling like victims to embracing their identities as survivors. She recognizes that many people have faced adversity and intergenerational trauma, and she believes that a greater sense of peace and healthier relationships with the world are attainable. Rachel meets her clients at their points of willingness to cope with life's challenges or their readiness to process trauma in manageable steps, complemented by soothing exercises. Additionally, Rachel is honored to provide psychological evaluations that assist individuals and families facing immigration challenges, particularly those who have fled danger or endured emotional abuse. Her approach extends to parenting dynamics, especially for those raising children who may be different from themselves. She emphasizes that parenting does not have to be a continuous struggle, even with strong-willed children. By harnessing the unique parent-child relationship, Rachel collaborates with families to uncover what inspires their children to express a desire to listen and grow.

Marilyn Paventy is a compassionate and skilled Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, fluent in both English and Spanish. With an extensive educational background that includes specialized three-year training in systems theory family therapy under Joan Rousseau, LCSW, she utilizes a strategic problem-solving model to guide her clients. Marilyn has dedicated five years to the addiction field and six years to child welfare, which has enriched her understanding of the complex dynamics within family systems. As an advocate for the Spanish-speaking community since 1985 and with a graduate school focus on bilingualism and biculturalism, she emphasizes culturally sensitive approaches in her practice. As a mother of three sons, Marilyn has specifically concentrated her studies on men's issues, enhancing her ability to connect with clients. She is exceptionally well-equipped to assist families, couples, and individuals, tackling interpersonal conflicts that arise in various relationships, whether parent-child dynamics or couples' challenges. Marilyn finds profound fulfillment in helping parents better understand and support their children's unique needs. With her own life-stage experience as a senior, parent, and grandparent, she offers valuable insight into the challenges of family life. Her journey through personal struggles has fueled her passion for guiding others as they navigate life's obstacles.