Kelleen Stainer, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kelleen!

I take a client-centered approach to therapy and believe therapy is a partnership between the client and the therapist.

My focus

I typically work with adult clients in need of additional support to cope with their current life challenges. I am most comfortable treating individuals with generalized anxiety disorder, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, chronic illness, and relationship issues.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is to provide insight and emotional support, to help facilitate positive change, and to improve feelings of well-being and overall quality of life. I draw on person-centered and cognitive behavioral theories, but treatment plans are individualized to what best fits each individual situation and person.

My communication style

Clients appreciate my calming nature and warm, practical, and collaborative approach. I work with my clients to create a personalized plan to help support them through life's challenges. I am engaged. I listen, and I reflect. I will ask questions and offer interpretations.

My journey to mental healthcare

I work collaboratively with you to identify concerns and issues you'd like to focus on. Our goals are based on these identified concerns. I often provide work for you to do at home in between sessions.

My goals for you

We'll work together to identify what matters most to you and set goals based on those concerns. I often provide exercises or reflections for you to explore between sessions, helping you build skills and insights that support lasting change.

Our first session

A first session involves many questions about you, how you cope, and your symptoms. It is a time for us to get to know each other so that I can find out what brought you to therapy and whether I will be able to provide the type of therapeutic approach you are looking for.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kelleen Stainer