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Lorena BessemerLCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Empowering, Direct

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants

Years of Experience

7+

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My goal is to facilitate and empower you towards improved functioning, with self-discovery/reflection through psychodynamic practice using honest non judgmental, and compassionate services.

License number

#80778

Therapy style

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while also drawing from other modalities as needed, depending on where the client is. I aim for strengths-based, goal-driven, short-term solution-focused, and client-centered approaches while obtaining client perspective and feedback throughout the course of services. My goal is to facilitate and empower you towards improved functioning, with self-discovery and reflection through psychodynamic practice using honest, non-judgmental, and compassionate services.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University Sacramento