Anxiety & Trauma Therapy in Colusa, CA

In a close-knit farming community like Colusa, where couples often juggle long workdays, seasonal demands, and generations of family nearby, it’s easy for personal health and connection to quietly slip while everyone stays busy keeping things running. Relationship and individual counseling give you a dedicated space to slow down, unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface, and start repairing.

Your first appointment with Cristeta will focus on getting to know your story. Together, you will map out practical ways to communicate and heal, while those seeking relationship counseling will rediscover the small, meaningful gestures that remind you why you chose each other in the first place. Ready to take that next step as a couple? Reach out to Cristeta to get started.

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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 Colusa, CA

Every person’s path to feeling well again looks a little different, which is why Cristeta draws from more than one therapeutic approach depending on what you’re carrying. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is one of the core tools in this therapy practice — it’s a structured, practical method shown to help with anxiety, depression, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance use struggles, and friction within relationships. Rather than just talking around a problem, CBT helps you identify the thought patterns driving it and gives you concrete ways to shift them.

For clients carrying the weight of a specific traumatic experience, Cristeta also offers eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, known as EMDR. This approach targets the way distressing memories get “stuck” in the mind and body, helping you process them so they no longer control your day-to-day life. Both methods have a strong track record of helping Colusa County residents move past what’s been holding them back. Cristeta will never push you into an exercise before you’re ready — growth matters, but so does going at a pace that feels safe. What you can count on is a steady, compassionate partner in your corner as you do the work.

What People Have Said About Our Counseling Services:

Finding the right therapist can be really hard and daunting but, I really have nothing but GREAT things to say about Cristeta. My time with her has enhanced my own knowledge and approach to life. Cristeta is one of the more knowledgeable and insightful persons I have ever come across. She's professional, kind, empathetic, and understanding. Whether you're looking for someone to support you through relational problems or individual, she's your person. Cristeta operates from a trauma informed lens that makes one feel seen without judgement. I highly highly recommend!
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Individual & Couples Therapy in Colusa, CA

Cristeta now welcomes in-person sessions for individual and couple clients throughout Colusa and the surrounding Sacramento Valley communities. While telehealth remains a great fit for anyone with a packed schedule, limited transportation, or a preference for meeting from home, plenty of people find that sitting across from someone face-to-face brings a different kind of comfort and accountability. Whether you’d like to meet exclusively in person or alternate between office visits and virtual sessions, Cristeta can build a schedule around what works for you — just call (530) 208-0706 or email [email protected] to talk through the options.

Reach Out to Cristeta Rillera Today

Whatever brought you to this page, know that support is within reach, and it’s never too late to start feeling more grounded, connected, and at peace. Cristeta works with individuals and couples throughout Colusa who are ready to invest in their mental and relational well-being. To ask a question or set up your complimentary consultation, fill out the online contact form or give Cristeta a call at (530) 208-0706.