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My passion is to help individuals heal from trauma. 

By creating an open, safe, collaborative, engaging, and supportive environment the process of healing from trauma can begin.

I specialize in working with teens and adults from all walks of life. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, stress and anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.

During my work experience, I have practiced an array of therapeutic intervention therapy modalities stemming from evidence-based models such as cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavioral therapy, while maintaining a culturally responsive, client-centered approach. I hold a PESI Evergreen Certification in EMDR therapy.

 
About me: I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Health Administration, and I recently completed a Master’s degree in Social Work with a trauma certificate. My previous work experience included teaching and mentoring intellectually and emotionally challenged individuals with disabilities.

When I am not working with clients, I enjoy and participate in all things outdoors. I enjoy mountain hiking, biking, running, rock climbing, kayaking, and downhill skiing for sports. 

 
I believe that engaging in health and wellness while practicing self-care empowers individuals to heighten more self-awareness, providing guiding direction towards learning, skillset development, and facilitates opportunity for the initial change process to occur. 

 
I would be glad and honored to welcome you, to assist you on your path toward self-discovery, growth, learning, healing, and recovery.

Welcome! My name is DaRell Murray, and I am a Black male therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, children, and adolescents, ranging from ages 5 to 75. I am passionate about creating a culturally competent and inclusive environment with a

mission to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health services within the BIPOC community.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can freely share your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can strive toward self-improvement and emotional well-being.

I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as relationship and couples’ issues, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, trauma, and grief. My therapeutic approach includes evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Brainspotting,

and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

A bit about me: I’m a husband and father, with six years of experience providing community mental health services in California’s Central Valley. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and a Master of Arts in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling—both earned at Fresno State.

I’m here to support you on your journey toward well-being!

Hi, my name is Melissa Strickland. Welcome to The Center of Resiliency Therapy & Counseling. Thank you for taking the first step toward healing. There are so many challenges, obstacles, and trauma in our lives that it can be overwhelming at times. You don’t have to go it alone, that is why I am here to listen and help you with tools to overcome/cope these challenges. I will be here to support and help you through any difficulties in your life. The journey can be tough at times, but we will push through it together.  

I was born and raised in San Francisco California and currently reside in Lassen County, California. Most people don’t know where that is, so if I say where the Dixie fires were several years back, that is where I am at. I have a degree in Psychology from Ashworth University, an MSW from Walden University, a Computer Science degree from University of San Francisco, certification in domestic violence and suicide prevention with the state of California, undergrad is in law,  and a Civil litigation paralegal certificate in criminal law. I have been a therapist for over 6 years. 

My expertise is in relationships, working with children, families, individuals, anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, self-esteem, body image, group therapy, the prison system, mentally challenged offenders, PTSD, depression, Domestic violence, LGBTQ community, culturally competent,  human trafficking, and abuse.  When I first began in my field, I primarily worked with offenders, human trafficking, and domestic violence.  I then branched out to different fields.

I am divorced and have a grown son. I currently live with my 94-year-old father in the mountains.  We lost mom over 12 years ago and he won’t leave the home they built together.  I am so blessed to have everyone I love so much in my life. I can relate to the loss of loved ones.  I learned to take each day at a time and be thankful for what I have.  Granted I want to be selfish and ask to have my mom come back, but alas, I have to face the fact that it isn’t going to happen. 

This is me in a nutshell. Thank you Melissa 😊