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Ida VandaeiLCSW

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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

Challenging, Direct, Engaging, Exploratory, Open-minded

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Immigrants

Years of Experience

8+

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With compassion and empathy, I will support you in discovering your inner strengths and empower you to overcome the obstacles you may be facing.

License number

#70439

Therapy style

I strive to provide a comfortable environment where you feel heard, safe, accepted, and supported in making your desired changes. With compassion and empathy, I will support you in discovering your inner strengths and empower you to overcome the obstacles you may be facing. I believe that each individual heals in their own way and that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all. Part of my approach is asking questions – a lot of questions – so that I can understand you better and also help you explore what you may not have on your own. I like to integrate different approaches in our work together that will aid in your individual healing process. Similar to the idea of different learning styles, I work on using a variety of approaches in our sessions that would best meet your needs.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Farsi

Education

MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University Certificate - Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harbor UCLA Certificate - CBT-i (Insomnia), PESI

Interests

When I'm not working, I like to do a variety of things that bring me joy and laughter. I love to cook a new recipe, read mystery suspense novels, paint, swim, watch the sunset, spend time with family, laugh with friends, and much more!