Ailsa Long, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Ailsa!

I focus on adult clients experiencing life stressors, family stressors, anxiety, trauma, depression, and grief.

My focus

I work with adult clients experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, trauma, and family, relationship, and life stressors.

My approach

Solution-focused, Cognitive Behavioral, and Psychodynamic are my approaches to therapy.

My communication style

I'm very validating and empathetic, but I'm also tools-oriented and have a direct approach as well.

My journey to mental healthcare

A strong desire to help people. I also found it helpful when I was helped along my life's journey and struggles as well. I want people to live the best and happiest version of their lives.

My goals for you

I work with them to set goals together as a team.

Our first session

Rapport building and history gathering, and developing therapy goals with clients.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Humanistic

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Focus populations

Educators

Police/Fire/First Responders

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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's in Counseling (MC) in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ailsa Long