Chloe Lucas

I am African American and Dutch. I've lived all over the U.S., so I say "y'all", I take *the* 5 when I drive out of town, and I used to ride a bike everywhere even in the snow! My culture is my own and I'm honored to share in others' as well. I earned a B.A. in Psychology and Brain & Cognitive Science, minor in Music from the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. Later I attended Simpson University and earned a M.A. in Counseling Psychology. The bulk of my professional experience is with adolescents, teens, parents/couples, and families. I started my work as a behaviorist, providing Therapeutic Behavior Services (TBS) in the school and home setting. As a therapist I have been fortunate to gain experience in a wide range of practice settings including youth residential treatment, juvenile hall, county mental health/specialty mental health outpatient, youth crisis, emergency room, probation, and school-based. I can speak "teen" fluently. I take a client-centered approach allowing you to take the lead on the issues you want to work on. I am always open to feedback and hope to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and challenged to meet your personal goals. Outside of work I love seeing live music, traveling, and good food. I'm a casual video gamer and pretty tech savvy. Redding has grown on me. I love how we are close enough to drive to a snowy mountain, a beach and ocean sunset, so many beautiful lakes, a big city, and a major airport--it is a real blessing.