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Sylvia Chamberlain, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Sylvia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Sylvia. View 35 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

I think that Sylvia is great.

Reviewed November 2024

Sylvia has many strategies that help me. She follows up with me and shares messages. I know she is thoughtful and caring.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Sylvia

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

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.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Jealousy Multicultural concerns Phobias Prejudice and discrimination Self-harm Sexual assault and abuse

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Sylvia Chamberlain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215266440.

  • LMFT · California · 32279 · Expires October 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Sylvia Chamberlain

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

35 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Grateful Helped Amazing Anxiety Caring Understanding Calm Guidance Healing

I think that Sylvia is great.

Reviewed November 2024

Sylvia has many strategies that help me. She follows up with me and shares messages. I know she is thoughtful and caring.

Reviewed November 2024

Sylvia is a gentle soul who will help you uncover your healing path through self kindness and awareness.

Reviewed November 2024

I am extremely satisfied with the therapy I received from Sylvia. Her calm, steady, consistent style is exactly what I needed to be able to examine my life more deeply. I have a much better understanding of the person who I am and more confident in displaying that person in my relationship and more generally, in how I live my life. Thank you, Sylvia Chamberlain, for everything you have done for me. : )

Reviewed September 2024

Sylvia is an incredibly kind, knowledgeable, intelligent, and caring therapist. Her sessions are miraculous. I come out of every session feeling empowered, listened to, cared for, and understood. Highly recommend her and eternally grateful to her!!

Reviewed August 2024

Appreciate Sylvia as my therapist and has been extremely supportive

Reviewed July 2024

Very helpful during a difficult time.

Reviewed July 2024

Great person.

Reviewed July 2024

Sylvia was a great resource with lots of different techniques. I really enjoyed our sessions and her homework exercises. She has the perfect blend of a spiritual approach combined with traditional therapy so you feel like youre getting access to all the tools you need.

Reviewed June 2024

Sylvia is attentive and a great listener. Her experience and background speaks for itself. I’m only a few sessions in but I’m excited to continue meeting with her.

Reviewed June 2024

Sylvia is a kind and empathetic therapist. She is able to help you see things in a different light, both from a therapeutic and behavioral standpoint. I have benefited greatly from my time with Sylvia.

Reviewed May 2024

Sylvia is wonderful! She positive insights and actionable advice for me at every session. And I enjoy her outlook on life and the world. I am so pleased to have been matched with Sylvia.

Reviewed April 2024

Sylvia is very professional and she truly cares about what she does. Extremely grateful for her.

Reviewed March 2024

Sylvia is refreshing. I’ve never had a therapist like her. I am going to give it a go w meditating and praying, being the Catholic girl that I am!! She is also honest in her responses which I thoroughly respect.

Reviewed February 2024

Sylvia is a gentle, kind therapist. She is patient and will take you through your healing journey at your pace. I am so grateful to her.

Reviewed January 2024

Sylvia is so great to have in my corner :)

Reviewed November 2023

Sylvia is always there for me when my family and I need guidance.

Reviewed November 2023

Sylvia is thoughtful and very caring. Her years of experience working in therapy shows in the way she communicates and I have built a lot of trust with her. I always look forward to our conversations and I appreciate how she keeps me accountable when it comes to my mental health. She always reminds me to be kinder to myself. She is an amazing therapist.

Reviewed May 2023

Sylvia is an amazing therapist and a wonderful woman. She is so helpful and I am lucky to have found her.

Reviewed April 2023

Sylvia is amazing! She is so kind and listens to every issue I bring up. She provides insight into my life that I never thought of before.

Reviewed January 2023

Sylvia is a wealth of knowledge and is quick to pinpoint what needs changing and offers solutions on how to change them.

Reviewed January 2023

Sylvia is amazing and so kind! Her meditations and visuals are great too.

Reviewed January 2023

Betterhelp has won the lottery in having Sylvia as one of their own. I am extremely grateful to have become one of her clients. The knowledge and insight she's given me has been truly a gift. I am definitely a much better person now then I was before. I have new eyes in the way I view myself and the world. I 110% recommend her to any and every one that seems lost or even if they don't think they need much therapy. Her expertise and warmness are paramount. Sylvia is definitely living her life purpose in helping people and in my mind as an emotional healer.

Reviewed December 2022

Sylvia has helped me manage my anxiety and deal with my depression using a variety of techniques. She has also helped me to navigate my relationship with my partner during a very challenging time. We have not been meeting for very long, but I am grateful for her guidance and support which has already improved my life in so many ways.

Reviewed November 2022

Sylvia heard every word I said, and responded to my situation in a calm and respectful way. I felt comfortable with her and look forward to continue working together.

Reviewed November 2022

Sylvia is a great therapist. She’s helped me as I struggle through anxiety and navigate life situations. She gives great exercises and helps overcome anxiety.

Reviewed September 2022

Good at calming me down, keeping me motivated and getting me to communicate

Reviewed July 2022

Sylvia is the absolute best! She remembers even the smallest details about previous sessions, which shows that she really listens and cares about her patients. She is very insightful and knowledgeable. She is also very intuitive and can sense how you are feeling, even through a video call. She is very prompt at replying through the chat feature. She is so talented at what she does and anyone would be lucky to be one of her patients!

Reviewed May 2022

I’m enjoying my time with Sylvia

Reviewed April 2022

Sylvia is very experienced and versatile with her style of therapy. She is very patient and kind.

Reviewed April 2022

My therapist is very consistent and proactive. Which makes me feel seen, heard and important.

Reviewed March 2022

Sylvia is so compassionate and understanding. She is patient in our sessions, and always makes sure to follow up on me and check in to see how I’m going. She has helped me through recovery process during a difficult time of my life. Thankyou so much Sylvia!

Reviewed February 2022

Sylvia has helped me by giving me tools to deal with situations I was unable to do so before. She is a great listener and helps me visualize and achive my goals.

Reviewed February 2022

Sylvia offers much needed sage advice. Anyone looking for more insight to themselves and what they could be doing better to be better, definitely needs a guiding light that is Sylvia. No one has all the answers, but sometimes we just need someone to help us gain a new perspective

Reviewed February 2022

She is beyond understanding

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sylvia Chamberlain offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Sylvia Chamberlain works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Sylvia Chamberlain speak?

Sylvia Chamberlain speaks English.

How many years of experience does Sylvia Chamberlain have?

Sylvia Chamberlain has 30 years of experience.

Where is Sylvia Chamberlain licensed to practice?

Sylvia Chamberlain is licensed to practice in California.

Does Sylvia Chamberlain accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Sylvia Chamberlain does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Sylvia Chamberlain offer?

Sylvia Chamberlain offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Sylvia Chamberlain?

Sylvia Chamberlain can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Sylvia Chamberlain?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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