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Giemar "Gigi" FernandezLCSW

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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.

About Giemar

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Exploratory, Instructive, Mindful

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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

11+

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My style is focused on educating, supporting, and empowering others in developing emotional and behavioral coping skills.

License number

#76527

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

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay

Interests

I enjoy skiing, hiking, SUP, reading, video games, and traveling.