WELCOME
California Pacific Psychotherapy offers online therapy to residents of California, with a focus on empowering clients to overcome life’s challenges. By recognizing each person as the expert in their own life, the practice emphasizes drawing on past successes, strengths, and resources to create meaningful change and inspire hope for the future.
Charlene Hecker, M.A., LMFT - Licensed Psychotherapist
I believe a strong and positive therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of successful therapy. Research consistently highlights that the bond between therapist and client is one of the most significant factors in achieving meaningful and lasting change.
My approach is warm, open, and non-judgmental. I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can freely explore your thoughts, define your goals, uncover your strengths, and embrace your most authentic self. Together, we will work toward helping you lead a more fulfilling and joyful life.
Rooted in my training in narrative therapy, art therapy, and other client-centered modalities, my practice emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. These strength-based approaches encourage clients to take an active role in shaping their path forward, uncovering alternative possibilities, and broadening perspectives.
Together, we’ll challenge limiting beliefs, cultivate healthier patterns, and develop strategies that align with your true capabilities and purpose, guiding you toward the life you envision.
Imagine a life where the challenges you’re facing feel manageable and your path forward is clear. What would be different? What possibilities might open up for you?
I am deeply committed to a collaborative process, working with you to change your relationship with the struggles you’re facing. Together, we’ll explore new perspectives and strategies to help you create meaningful and lasting change.
Together We Will:
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Define
We will take a closer look at what has led you to seek support. When did the problem first appear? How is it impacting your daily life? What steps have you already tried to address it?
By understanding your story, we can uncover the patterns and solutions that work best for you, paving the way for healing and growth.
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Uncover
We will get to the root causes of the problem. We will explore how family, culture, and systems have influenced your thinking, allowing you to challenge those beliefs that may have once worked well for you, but now feel misaligned. We will uncover the dreams, values, goals, and skills that define who you are, separate from your problems.
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Rediscover
You will develop new ways to relate to yourself and others that are aligned with your deepest- held values and goals. Together, we will help you discover a new way to view yourself that leaves you feeling empowered and confident in who you are, and able to reclaim your time and energy for the things that matter most to you.