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Gwendolyn CarlsonPhD

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I help my clients to develop new strategies that allow them to cope, heal, and pursue what is important to them. I would describe my therapeutic approach as collaborative, supportive, genuine, and goal-oriented. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy. I believe it is important to learn about the relationships among our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. With this knowledge we can identify and practice a combination of acceptance and change skills to move forward in a desired direction. I am trained in the delivery of multiple evidence-based therapies, and I use my training to help my clients achieve their goals. Knowledge, science, and ongoing self-reflection guide my therapeutic approach and therapy sessions are tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

About Gwendolyn

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Direct, Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Depression, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Trauma, Women's Issues

Experienced with

Veterans, Students

Years of Experience

6+

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Knowledge, science, and ongoing self-reflection guide my therapeutic approach.

License number

#31487

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Prolonged Exposure

Languages Spoken

English

Education

PhD - Clinical Psychology, University of Nevada Reno

Interests

Gardening, reading, crafting, and exploring the outdoors.