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Howaida ElsabbaghLMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

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

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Focus areas

ADHD, Addiction, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Parents, Non-monogamous relationships

Years of Experience

10+

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An area of strength would be working with geriatrics to address issues in their current phase of life.

License number

#108064

Therapy style

My therapy style is client-centered and solution-oriented. I have worked with a wide variety of populations including all diagnoses, all ages, couples, etc. for several years. I typically combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emotional regulation, techniques, stress management, and a multitude of other modalities specific to each client’s treatment plan. An area of strength would be working with geriatrics to address issues in their current phase of life. Additionally, I am well-versed in working through the treatment of mood disorders and substance abuse.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Arabic

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University

Interests

I enjoy art, music, reading, and hiking.