Kimberly Naraine, LCSW

she/her

Licensed in CA #100413

Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth

I have a passion for assisting clients through their mental health journey through the use of humanistic and motivational interviewing practices.

My Focus Areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Trauma, Depression, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Pregnancy/Peripartum, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues

My Therapy Style

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT (TF-CBFT), DBT-informed approach. I strongly believe in collaborative work, and I have a passion for assisting clients through their mental health journey through the use of humanistic and motivational interviewing practices.

My Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-focused, Strengths-based

Education & Training

BA - Sociology, California State University, San Marcos

MA - Social Work, California State University, Fullerton

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

I always make sure to make room in my life for fun things! I love spending time with my family, hiking, traveling, going to amusement parks, eating at new restaurants, painting, watching reality tv shows, singing, and practicing my faith.

What book have you read more than once?

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk - I love reading this book because it always puts into perspective how connected our body is with our emotional spirit and brain. I also love learning about the brain and how our experiences impact brain functioning. I normally recommend this book to anyone whose experienced trauma.