Lynne Joachim, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lynne!

I'm a psychotherapist who encourages people in therapy because it transforms lives and relationships in significant ways, especially the relationship with oneself.

My focus

I work with individuals going through difficult situations or painful experiences. Life transitions, difficulties in relationships or at work, family dynamics, friendships, raising children, self-esteem, postpartum depression, couples therapy, and support groups.

My approach

I was trained in Psychodynamic, insight-oriented therapy and am well-versed in many different approaches to understanding the life span: adult development, the psychology of women, adolescents, couples therapy, and group therapy/support groups.

My communication style

I create a confidential, safe environment for my clients to discuss the personal issues that brought them into therapy. I bring psychological insight, understanding, and support. Occasionally, I bring the wisdom that comes with age and good down-to-earth suggestions.

My goals for you

Goal setting would be collaborative. Sometimes I offer a perspective that my client needs help with. Goals would be based on what we think is possible to achieve.

Our first session

The first session will be an intake where I gather information so that I understand who my client is, and get an understanding about why my client is seeking therapy at this time. The first session is getting acquainted. The first few sessions are to make sure we are a good fit.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Jewish, Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

Traumatic Brain Injury

Women's Issues

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Treatment approaches

Humanistic

Interpersonal

Psychodynamic

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Object Relations

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Focus populations

Blind

Body Positivity

Educators

Gay

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Queer

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from The Professional School of Psychology.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lynne Joachim