Accepting new clients
Serenity Bowen, LCSW, MSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Arcata, California
CA License LCSW 23271
Accepting new clients
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Arcata, California
CA License LCSW 23271
As a relational and trauma informed therapist, I am committed to creating a positive and supportive therapeutic alliance. I have 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My clinical practice includes crisis intervention, relational counseling, and anxiety and trauma recovery. I believe that building a trusting and supportive relationship is an essential component for healing. I practice in an engaged and relational way, asking questions and offering feedback and coping tools, with the intent of guiding you toward your own solutions with compassion.
My primary treatment approach is Relational Cultural. In addition to my private practice, I am a Lecturer in the Social Work and Native American Studies Departments at Cal Poly Humboldt, teaching Advanced Clinical Practice, Native American Psychology, Recovery, and Mental Health courses. Additionally, I serve as a supervising clinician for therapist interns.
I am happy to speak with you directly about your counseling goals. Please feel free to call, or send a message through the contact form below if you would like to be contacted about availability, therapist referrals, or to discuss the possibility of working together.
Getting started is as simple as a phone call or an email. We’ll set up a free 15-minute phone consultation where you can share what’s bringing you to therapy and ask any questions you have. It’s also a chance to get a feel for how I work — finding a therapist who feels like the right fit matters.
Our first few sessions are about getting to know each other. We’ll talk about your history, what you’re carrying right now, and what you’d like to be different. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready to — we move at your pace, and building trust comes first.
Therapy with me is collaborative and engaged. I ask questions, offer feedback, and share practical coping tools, always with the intent of guiding you toward your own solutions. Together we’ll work to build the resilience, confidence, and connection you’re looking for.
I have extensive training in areas of anxiety and mood disorder management, trauma recovery, and couples and family therapy. I work with people who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma. We will delve deeply into these challenges and work collaboratively to resolve them and to increase coping and resilience. My goal is to support you to feel more empowered and confident in your life, relationships, and family dynamics moving forward.
1085 I St Suite 214
Arcata, CA 95521
PO Box 4961
Arcata, CA 95521
$180/hour individual
$200/hour couples
Payment: Cash / Check / Venmo / Visa
Insurance: Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Medi-Cal
Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement
In practice for 31 years
University of California, Berkeley — Master of Social Welfare, 1999
Cal Poly Humboldt — Bachelor of Social Work, 1994
Arcata, CA · Serving Humboldt County
Call or use the form to ask about availability, therapist referrals, or to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.