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she/her

Ryann DeSouza

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Direct, Engaging, Exploratory, Instructive, Open-minded

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Phobias, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

9+

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I work well with motivated and honest individuals.

License number

#90558

Therapy style

I am a direct and supportive therapist. I challenge my client's line of thinking and ask for them to be active participants in the therapeutic process. I work well with motivated and honest individuals. I'm a heavy believer in doing the work outside of the session, as well collaborative approach inside of the session. I will hold you accountable for doing and practicing your homework outside of the session, and I'm an active participant in helping you achieve your goals. I'm here to work hard for you, as long you're willing to work hard as well.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Argosy University

Interests

I write and illustrate children's feelings books.