Dana Furtado, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Dana!

Fostering a climate of emotional safety and trust is paramount. When a person feels safe being vulnerable, they can begin the work of healing and change.

My focus

I am willing to see individuals and specialize in areas such as aging, anger management, anxiety, coping skills, cultural stress, depression, family conflict, job stress, legal stress, life coaching, life transitions, parenting, relationship issues, spirituality, stress, trauma, and PTSD.

My approach

I believe that we are all hurting individuals, and we are all capable of lasting change. By renewing the mind (increasing insight, self-awareness, and self-acceptance), we can move toward transformation and optimal connection with ourselves and others.

My communication style

I communicate with empathy and openness, fostering a safe space for vulnerability and change. Through active listening and thoughtful questions, I guide you in exploring your inner world to gain insight and self-awareness. My approach is gentle yet direct, supporting you on your path to healing and growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

I hold a degree in the mental health field.

My goals for you

My primary goal is to guide clients mindfully and intuitively to a deeper understanding of their interior landscape so they can build and maintain healthy relationships and ultimately enhance their overall physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Our first session

It will be a requisite intake, lots of questions, some of which don’t seem to apply, but are all part of a comprehensive psychological intake. After that, we get to the good stuff.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Carelon Behavioral Health
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) from Columbia University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Dana Furtado