Helmine Friesen de Bigler, MA., AMFT
Associate Marriage Family Therapist, #
My name is Helmine Friesen de Bigler, AMFT, and I am excited to work with you! I want you to know that you have the power to heal as you get to know yourself and your needs on a deeper level. Having immigrated to California, I am committed to working with those who may feel marginalized and disconnected. Social justice issues have always been at the forefront of my mind, and I am passionate about the LGBTQ+ community.
I would love to walk with you as you figure things out and feel more at home and at peace in your body and in your surroundings. We are created for connection – to ourselves, to the spiritual, and to other humans. Often times our past trauma, including grief and loss, can keep us from creating and enjoying healthy connections and I look forward to explore deeper ways of connecting and healing alongside you.
Treatment approaches:
- Trauma Focused
- Narrative
- Attachment based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Brainspotting
- Psychodynamic
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Attended Fresno Pacific University, Graduated 2019.
In practice for 4 years.
Membership with California Associations of Marriage and Family Therapists.
Come and allow me to support you on your journey to healing.
More Information
Great! You took the first step on your journey to healing. Now, let us get started! My goal is to walk alongside you for the rest of the journey. Whether you are struggling to deal with life’s challenges, marital conflict, or early childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, or family addictions that continue to cause stress in your life. My job is to provide a safe space for you to process your issues and enhance your relationships. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, work stressors, or conflict in your relationship/family. No one should have to go through difficult times alone.As a 20-year veteran of the United States Navy, I am particularly passionate about working with active duty military, veterans and their families who have experienced trauma, relational difficulties, and stress from deployments. I specialize in working with adults and adolescents.Currently offering in person and Telehealth (Video) Sessions. I look forward to providing you with unconditional positive regard as we work to improve your level of functioning.