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Angelique Chess-Stiles, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Trauma & PTSD, Women's Issues & Relationship TherapyTelehealth throughout California
About Angelique
I believe life happens in the spaces between; between what is said and what is felt, between longing and protection, between the life you've built and the one your mind & body is asking you to create.
My work is rooted in helping individuals and couples slow down, listen more deeply, and begin to make sense of the patterns that shape their relationships, emotions, and sense of self. I offer a therapy space that is warm, thoughtful, and deeply attuned; where you do not have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or hold it all together.
I work with individuals navigating life's stressors and many mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, emotional overwhelm, and dissociation. My approach integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EMDR, and somatic practices to support healing that is not only insightful, but embodied. Together, we gently explore what lives beneath the surface, creating room for clarity, self-compassion, and more secure connection.
For couples, I help partners move beyond painful cycles and toward softer, more honest ways of reaching for one another. For individuals, I support the process of reconnecting with the parts of self that have been silenced, protected, or carried alone for too long.
I bring a calm, grounded presence, strong clinical intuition, and deep respect for the courage it takes to begin therapy. My intention is to offer a space that feels safe, elevated, and quietly transformative, where healing unfolds with tenderness, depth, and dignity.
Areas of Focus
Trauma & PTSD
Processing painful experiences — including childhood, attachment, and relational trauma — using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and trauma-focused approaches.
Women's Issues
Supporting women navigating identity, relationships, life transitions, and the emotional weight of carrying too much for too long.
Relationship Issues
Healing attachment wounds, improving communication, and building deeper, more secure connections — in couples and individual therapy.
Adolescents
Working with teens navigating anxiety, emotional dysregulation, school stress, and the complexity of growing up — with warmth and without judgment.
Anxiety & Emotional Regulation
Understanding the patterns behind anxiety and overwhelm, and building practical skills to respond to life's challenges with greater calm and confidence.
Couples Therapy
Using EFT, EFIT/EFCT, and the Gottman Method to help couples break negative cycles, repair trust, and build lasting emotional connection.
Treatment Approaches
EMDR
Somatic Experiencing
EFT / EFIT / EFCT
Gottman Method
DBT
Attachment-Based
Expressive Arts
CBT
Who Angelique Works With
- Adults
- Adolescents & teens
- Children (6+)
- Couples
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ affirming
- Racial justice allied
Education & Training
- M.S. in Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy — California State University, Chico, 2024
- Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist — California #150029
- Supervised by Rebeka Davidson LMFT
- EMDRIA Member, 2024
- Somatic Experiencing Member, 2025
Fees & Insurance
Angelique is in network with Anthem, Aetna and United Healthcare/Optum. Clients can use insurance benefits for individual and couples sessions with Angelique.
Sliding scale available for qualifying clients. Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Work with Angelique
Angelique offers a free consultation so you can get a sense of how she works before committing to anything. Reach out to check availability and next steps.