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Abbe Long

LMFT

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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

Action-oriented, Direct, Empowering, Engaging, Mindful

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Focus areas

Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

12+

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My collaborative approach helps you to build on your strengths in order to face life's personal challenges.

License number

#52374

Therapy style

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. My collaborative approach helps you to build on your strengths in order to face life's personal challenges. I believe in each person's intrinsic ability to heal from past hurt or trauma, and I see my role as that of a professional guide or consultant who will walk side by side with you through this part of your healing journey. I am committed to helping you find your own unique answers to the issues you seek help resolving. I integrate a family systems approach with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques tailored to each individual in order to foster positive change, healing and personal growth.

Approaches

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

Education

BA - Theatre, San Diego State University MS - Counseling, San Diego State University

Interests

When I am not working, I am usually doing something creative. I am an abstract mixed media artist and a jewelry designer. I'm also a foodie and love to check out new restaurants, especially when I'm traveling. In the chillier months, I work on improving my baking skills.