ANASTASIOS TSEHERIDIS, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm ANASTASIOS!

I work with individuals and families to accomplish meaningful goals through collaboration and effort. Thank you for taking steps to protect your mental health and allowing me to guide you in this process.

My focus

I work with teens with moderate to severe diagnoses, and I'm comfortable with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, oppositional behaviors, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and substance abuse. I also have experience with couples and multicultural families navigating cultural struggles and family dynamics.

My approach

I use a cognitive-behavioral approach, focusing on thought distortions that keep us from reaching our potential. Improving and reframing those thoughts to create a better future is central to my work. I also draw from family systems and client-centered approaches when working with multi-generational families.

My communication style

I create a safe and comfortable environment while also fostering accountability and action that leads to true progress. My tone is slightly more assertive, with the right amount of guidance to prepare you. I picture you as the driver and me in the passenger seat. Whatever direction you pick, I remain in the car with you.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up with the Greek concept of Philotimo—a love of honor—has shaped my commitment to service. I've always had a knack for relating to people through pop culture, music, and analogies that help clients understand how to change. What truly matters to me is the impact I leave on others and how they turn around and change their world.

My goals for you

Even the longest journeys begin with a single step. Patience, repetition, discipline, and consistency are cornerstones for setting goals in therapy. Small attainable goals generally lead to big leaps in progress. I don't aim to fix you because you're not broken. I aim to give you the tools to make repairs yourself.

Our first session

To build rapport and trust, I create a safe and comfortable environment where you feel safe returning. I allow clients a forum to ask me questions so you understand I'm not just a therapist but a human like you. The first session is like the instruction book for building Legos—we're mapping out what we want to create.

I identify as...

Male
Prefer Not to Respond
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Sex Therapy

+ 3 more

Focus populations

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English, Greek, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

ANASTASIOS TSEHERIDIS