Annette Chan, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Annette!

I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and substance use. My background includes community mental health, inpatient care, and supporting people from diverse backgrounds through life transitions.

My focus

I work with people facing depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, grief and loss, substance use and addiction, marital strife and infidelity, and those supporting loved ones as caregivers. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and life stages.

My approach

I help you uncover patterns you want to change using trauma-informed care. I draw from CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Solution-Focused therapy to create insight and facilitate growth. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs.

My communication style

I collaborate with you to set your own treatment goals and provide a supportive space for insight and growth. There are no taboo subjects or wrong questions. I aim to create safety where you can explore what brings you to therapy now.

My journey to mental healthcare

I sought therapy myself when facing circumstances I couldn't handle alone, and I understand the value of a therapeutic relationship. Being a therapist allows me to be genuine and authentic while helping people improve their lives and overcome challenges.

My goals for you

We start by identifying your broad motives, hopes, and dreams, then collaboratively choose a theme to focus on. We narrow that theme into specific goals that are measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

Our first session

We'll discuss your expectations and any previous therapy experiences that might inform how we work together. We'll start building rapport to determine if this feels like a good fit. Every client has the right to self-determination.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Art Therapy

Behavioral Activation

Christian Counseling

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

Little Person

Police/Fire/First Responders

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Family Therapy
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 California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Annette Chan