Anxiety & Trauma Therapy in Williams, CA
Life in a small agricultural town like Williams comes with its own particular pressures: long growing seasons, unpredictable weather, family businesses passed down through generations, and a community where everyone tends to know everyone else’s business. Carrying stress, grief, anxiety, or a sense of being stuck can feel especially isolating when you’re used to being the steady one for your family or your work crew. Individual counseling gives you a private, judgment-free space to slow down and actually process what you’ve been holding onto, rather than pushing through it alone.
In your first session, Cristeta will take time to understand your history, what’s weighing on you right now, and what you’d like life to look like on the other side of this work. From there, the two of you will build a plan suited to you specifically — whether that means learning new coping skills, working through a difficult transition, or simply having consistent support as you figure things out. Cristeta also works with couples in Williams who want to strengthen their relationship, but her focus is on meeting you exactly where you are, one-on-one or together. Ready to begin? Get in touch with Cristeta to schedule a first appointment.
Our Specialities At Our Practice Include:
Providing In-Person & Telehealth Appointments
TeleHealth Appointments
Virtual appointments are available for those who cannot join in-person sessions or who feel more comfortable in a space of their choosing.
In-Person Office Meetings
In-person appointments are now available in Woodland, CA! Reach out today to schedule your first session.
CBT and EMDR Therapy in Williams, CA
No two people heal the same way, so Cristeta tailors her approach to fit what you’re actually dealing with rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a foundational tool in her practice — a hands-on, evidence-based approach that helps with anxiety, depression, panic, PTSD, substance use concerns, and the kind of persistent negative thinking that keeps people stuck. Instead of just processing feelings out loud, CBT gives you a concrete framework for recognizing unhelpful thought patterns and replacing them with ones that actually serve you.
When a specific traumatic event or memory continues to resurface and interfere with daily life, Cristeta may also recommend eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR. This method works directly with how the brain stores traumatic memories, helping those memories lose their grip so they no longer dictate how you feel or react today. Residents of Williams and the surrounding Colusa County area have found real, lasting relief through both of these approaches. Whichever path fits you best, Cristeta paces the work around your comfort level.
Therapy should move you forward, not rush you past what you’re not ready for. You’ll have steady, attentive support the entire way.
What People Have Said About Our Counseling Services:
Individual & Couples Therapy in Williams, CA
Cristeta is now scheduling in-person sessions for clients in Williams and throughout the broader Colusa County region. Telehealth continues to be a strong option for anyone managing a demanding schedule, limited travel time, or simply a preference for meeting from a familiar space, but many clients find extra value in sitting down together face-to-face. If you’d like to arrange in-person visits, a hybrid of both formats, or just want to ask questions before deciding, call (530) 208-0706 or email [email protected] and Cristeta will help you find the right fit.
Reach Out to Cristeta Rillera Today
Cristeta supports individuals and couples throughout Williams who are ready to take that first step, whatever it may look like. Reach out through the online contact form or call (530) 208-0706 to set up a free consultation.
