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Heather RodriguezLMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Casual, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trans+, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC, Veterans, First responders, Trans+, LGBTQ+

Years of Experience

3+

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I utilize interventions that are specific to your needs and will allow you to process pain, decrease anxiety and depression, and replace unhealthy thoughts and behaviors with healthy ones.

License number

#127809

Therapy style

I am passionate about creating a safe space for all. I am an LGBTQ+ ally. My hope is for my clients to feel heard and seen. My areas of focus are the following, although not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Sexual abuse/trauma, Struggles with Sexual Identity, Stress & Burnout, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Self-Harm, and Coping Skills. I recognize that seeking therapy is a difficult decision, and I am proud of you for taking the first step! You have already accomplished a big task just by getting started! Sometimes we just need a neutral person to talk to, and I am honored to be that person for you. I use a multi-dimensional approach to fit the needs of each client through the use of various modalities of treatment, including Crisis Intervention, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I utilize interventions that are specific to your needs and will allow you to process pain, decrease anxiety and depression, and replace unhealthy thoughts and behaviors with healthy ones. I have over 10 years of experience working with various populations; teens, at-risk youth, adults, parents/co-parenting, and families. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and non-judgmental.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

BA - Social Science, Chapman University MA - Psychology, Brandman University

Interests

I am a HUGE New York Mets fan, my pets, spending time with my family and shopping.