she/her

Susan Sosa

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Calming, Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Years of Experience

23+

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This type of trusting environment motivates the exploration of self and enables individuals to reach their full personal potential.

License number

#39341

Therapy style

I have worked over 20 years as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is based on the idea that the most important ingredient in psychotherapy is the relationship that develops between the therapist and the patient. The patient must feel comfortable, safe and understood. This type of trusting environment motivates the exploration of self and enables individuals to reach their full personal potential (self-actualization). I draw upon evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. Goals for therapy may include (changing behaviors; improving relationships with friends or family; managing depression, anxiety, or anger; increasing motivation, decreasing self-destructive behaviors; and developing healthy coping strategies for life).

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Ryokan College