she/her
Giemar "Gigi" Fernandez
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Exploratory, Instructive, Mindful
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
BIPOC, Veterans, First responders
Years of Experience
10+
My style is focused on educating, supporting, and empowering others in developing emotional and behavioral coping skills.
License number
#76527
Therapy style
My style is focused on educating, supporting, and empowering others in developing emotional and behavioral coping skills that are healthy and effective to manage life’s difficulties. I am deeply passionate about sharing the power of meditation and practicing a mindful life. I am a certified Mindfulness Teacher through International Mindfulness Teachers Association (IMTA). I believe that learning and cultivating a meditation practice can lead to awakening insight which expands the individual’s ability to explore their own pain and suffering. Therefore, I integrate mindfulness as a pivotal piece in not only my personal life but in all my therapeutic approaches.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Prolonged Exposure
Education
MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay
Interests
I enjoy skiing, hiking, SUP, reading, video games, and traveling.