I appreciate that they are providing counseling services to children in our Redding schools. This…read moreallows kids to miss less school while meeting their mental health needs.

Customer service is non-existent. Their billing practices are sketchy at best. I would suggest…read morestaying away from this place.

Where do I start? At first responsiveness was good and it went down hill from there. Let me start…read moreby saying upon my first visit to see this place the front desk person's office looks like that off an episode of hoarders on top of that she is running SPCA- out of her desk. She had a bunch of kittens she was caring for like a pet daycare of some sort. Unprofessional! They got my daughter a counselor from out of state for telephone counseling. 3 sessions later Michelle the counselor decided she would no longer be her counselor because she thinks my daughter is using her for disability? My daughter is mentally handicapped and has been diagnosed by that very same office? Michelle has access to her records spoke to her for 3 hours and decided my daughter should take a career placement test? She didn't have a career issue she has mental issues that needed to be addressed. I called Alex to inform him of this situation and he told me he would get my daughter another counselor- that was 4.5 weeks ago and he has not called back- left a message and no call back. This office and it's staff doesn't care about you or your mental health Honestly if you are a person looking for mental health help or have a loved one please stay clear of this very unprofessional, uncaring place!!! It's the Walmart of health care. I'm still in shock at the low level care they offered then completely abandoned a patient. Unreal

Update: I love my new counsellor. She's smart and personable, and doesn't mind when I have to bring…read moremy son with me. I'm making great progress. I also discovered their little library of resources and self-help books. It's an amazing place to find answers

I am looking for a decent therapist in Redding. So I went to Yelp and this Chelsea's name came up…read morewith some good feedback. I took the time to complete an intake form and explained my needs. The website states that she will reply within a day. I have yet to hear back from her. I get it therapists are swamped and it is hard to find a decent one. But then on the other hand if you are not taking any new clients you can state it on your website and I could have moved onto the next possibility.

Chelsea as well as her other clinicians working with and under her at Chrysalis put so much love…read moreand care into what they do. Any time I can't see a client due to lack of availability I send client's their way because I respect what they do! Would definitely recommend.

I have never been treated so disrespectfully and harshly from someone claiming that they want to…read morehelp people. My husband and I went to see Mrs. Parker for some marriage counseling. On my individual appointment with her, I discussed my hopes in the future to have another baby. Mrs. Parker was very harsh and told me that "An unselfish mother would worry about the children she has now." She crossed the line and almost made me have a panic attack because she attacked me so very badly. She knew I had a lot of childhood trauma and very sensitive, but that did not stop her. She even knew she had crossed the line. I hesitantly went to the next appointment thinking some people just have bad days, maybe it wasn't a good time for her either. I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. She apologized to me, explaining that I had been on her heart all weekend and that she was praying I would come back. She told me she got impatient as a therapist and tried to pull me out of it right then and there, but knew that she had to let me do the work and just guide me. Now, I should have seen all these warning signs, but since we only had one bad session, I continued to go. We were scheduled to see her every Wednesday evening. My husband had gotten hurt at work and had to spend several hours at the urgent care getting x-rays and stitches. It was about 2 hours before our appointment with Mrs. Parker, and I text her as soon as I found out to cancel. I also asked if we should make a payment because we had cancelled too close to our appointment. She text me back and stated " No. This is something you could not avoid. Emergencies happen sometimes. I understand that." And then let me know that "I am sorry he got hurt. I will see you next week." The following Monday, Mrs. Parker texts me to confirm my appointment for Tuesday afternoon. I was extremely confused because she told us we were scheduled every Wednesday and that we had that "slot". I thought there was some kind of mistake. The response that I received in return was awful. There really was a lack of empathy, sympathy, compassion, and general warmth. It's unfortunate that she is only concerned with dollars and cents.

Coming to counseling with Vickie has been a very positive experience. Basically working with her…read morehas restored and improved our marriage. My wife visited initially, then we started as a couple. Vickie works to equip us with tools and skills to communicate and improve our relationship. She's very good at listening and helping to find the root of the problem instead of just dealing with surface issues. The office is very comfortable, and she is punctual in getting from one appointment to the next. She is very good at telling you what you need to hear in a kind way, and giving you a map to help develop the necessary skills.

I've had such great experiences with Inspired Life Counseling. I was so excited to hear they opened…read moreanother office in Redding! They are all so kind and down to earth. Jessica, the owner, goes out of her way to make sure everyone gets the best care, even if you're not her client. I highly recommend this practice!

From the owner: Inspired Life Counseling is a boutique mental health therapy practice specializing in EMDR and…read moretrauma recovery. We help adults, teens, and couples heal from PTSD, anxiety, grief, childhood trauma, and life transitions. Our trauma-informed therapists provide a safe, compassionate environment where clients can process difficult experiences, build coping skills, and regain emotional balance. We focus on individualized care, tailoring EMDR and other evidence-based therapies to meet each client’s unique needs. We are excited to announce that Inspired Life Counseling is now offering in-person sessions in Redding, California, in addition to our longstanding office in Chico and online therapy available anywhere in California. Our Redding team brings the same warmth, expertise, and trauma-focused approach our clients in Chico have come to trust. Whether you are seeking help for complex trauma, anxiety, grief, or life transitions, our goal is to support you in a welcoming, professional space designed for healing and growth. At Inspired Life Counseling, we understand that reaching out for therapy can feel intimidating. That’s why we prioritize building trust, ensuring confidentiality, and helping clients feel safe from their very first session. With the addition of Redding, we are proud to expand our ability to bring trauma-informed therapy to more communities in Northern California.

If I could, I would give her 6 stars. Marie is extremely gifted, professional, intuitive and…read moreknowledgeable. She guided us gently and efficiently. It was easy to work with her and I am very grateful I discovered her.