she/her
Nora Abbou
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Empowering, Direct
Focus areas
Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues
Experienced with
Parents
Years of Experience
9+
I have experience working with clients from a faith-based approach, integrating Christian values to promote healing.
License number
#120321
Therapy style
My approach is client-centered, empowering clients to embrace perceived weaknesses to utilize as strengths while providing understanding, compassion, and support. I have a naturally Solution-Focused mindset, which helps me guide clients in creating and working toward sustainable and desired goals. Spirituality is also the foundation of many of our lives, and I have experience working with clients from a faith-based approach, integrating Christian values to promote healing.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MA - Couples and Family Therapy, Alliant International University
Interests
I enjoy outdoor walks or jogs, cooking (frequently exploring new recipes) and trying new foods, restaurants, and traveling.