Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Arcata, CA
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Arcata, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Viktoria Walda Byczkiewicz, Ph.D.
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you feel and process stimuli the world presents in a manner that touches you more deeply than most. Whether it be the overwhelm of bright and searing lights, the grating or startling sounds of bustling activity or loud noises in your purview, or knowledge of the suffering of other people, animals, or the natural world, HSPs experience almost everything more intensely and, as a result, can easily become exhausted by overstimulation. At the same time, HSPs have been given the gifts of attunement and heightened empathy. We can transform these sensitivities into strengths as we learn to embrace our uniqueness, understand how we might differ from others, determine realistic boundaries, and learn to proactively communicate our needs.
10 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA (Online Only)
HSP
Shohreh ("Sho-ray") Schmuecker
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Being a highly sensitive person means you experience the world deeply, often feeling emotions and sensations more intensely than others. While this sensitivity can be a gift, it can also feel overwhelming, leading to stress, exhaustion, or difficulty setting boundaries.
In a supportive and understanding space, I help highly sensitive individuals learn to honor their unique nature, manage overwhelm, and build resilience. Together, we can explore practical strategies to protect your energy while embracing your empathy and intuition. If you are ready to embrace your sensitivity with greater confidence and achieve a more balanced life, please contact me to begin this important journey. Professional support is available to guide you along the way.
12 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
HSP
Shirley Johnson,
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CYT
Sensitivity is not weakness; it is depth. I help highly sensitive individuals regulate overwhelm, honor intuition, and build lives that protect their energy without shrinking their gifts and build confidence with practicing and creating boundaries around their energy.
11 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA (Online Only)
HSP
Amanda A. Hendricks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR-BC, MA, MFA, RYT®200, CTMH, EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
In practice, I offer Highly Sensitive People options for processing mental health issues such as art therapy informed by evidence-based treatments, often we integrate DBT and EMDR.
12 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
HSP
Danielle Esses
Psychologist, PsyD
Being highly sensitive can mean feeling deeply affected by relationships, stress, criticism, or the emotional tone around you. Therapy can help you better understand your sensitivity, reduce overwhelm, and respond to your emotions in ways that feel both effective and self-validating.
8 Years Experience
Online in Arcata, CA
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Arcata, CA Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Arcata, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $221 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (49%), Psychodynamic Therapy (49%), and Somatic Therapy (49%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$221
Accept insurance
21%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 16% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 49% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 49% | Somatic Therapy |
| 47% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 72% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 30% | Asian |
| 30% | Buddhist |