Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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.
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Sylvia Chamberlain is a seasoned Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of clinical experience practicing in California. She practices under a state-issued license to provide marriage and family therapy (CA LMFT 32279) and brings decades of experience to work with individuals, couples, and families.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Humboldt State University, where she graduated in 1982 with majors in dance and Native American Studies. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, graduating in 1989.
Between October 2020 and December 2021 she supervised graduate trainees through Antioch University as they completed requirements to become licensed marriage and family therapists, supporting the next generation of clinicians in their professional development.
Chamberlain’s own path includes years of working through early childhood trauma. Her personal study of movement and Native American philosophy and culture, together with long-term yoga practice and meditation, contributed to her healing and shaped her approach to clinical work. Those experiences inform her belief in the therapeutic potential of somatic practices alongside talk therapy.
She integrates evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic theory, narrative therapy, mindfulness practices, trauma-focused approaches, and attachment-based work to help clients identify challenges and process pain. She aims to offer those same tools and support to others seeking healing. Sylvia checks messages several times a day and responds to requests within 24 hours.
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