Dina Nelli, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Dina!

I enjoy really getting to know my clients so that we can come up with treatment goals to work on together.

My focus

I enjoy working with adolescents, supporting women in transition of life phases (marriage, children, divorce, career), and families. We will work together to get you to the healthiest place you can be.

My approach

As we start, we will spend time getting to know each other so that we can build a solid connection where you feel safe, heard, and supported. I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Supportive therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy. We will discuss where you are, where you want to be, and together figure out a plan to get you there!

My communication style

Upon meeting me, you will feel my support- nonjudgmental, respectful, and excited to help you get to where you want to be. I use humor and shared experiences to connect with you and to encourage you through whatever it is that is causing discomfort or pain.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up, I had a close family member who struggled with mental health issues. I always wanted to help, but didn't know how. When I started my Master's of Social Work program, I knew I was in the right place, and I looked forward to working in the helping profession.

My goals for you

When establishing your goals, I like to listen to how you are feeling, what has happened, and what has worked and hasn't, so that we can together create a treatment plan that is reachable, sustainable, and will give you the results you are looking for.

Our first session

Our first session will be a rapport-building time. I want to get to know you, and I will share a little about myself so that you know who you are working with and can feel comfortable. I believe the client/therapist connection has a lot to do with the success we can achieve together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)

Motivational Interviewing

Reality Therapy

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Queer

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Preteens
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 California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Dina Nelli