Josie Anderson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Josie!

Therapy can feel overwhelming and maybe even a little scary, and that's okay. I'm here to give you a safe place to be you, and I will meet you wherever you are. I specialize in working with adolescents, parent-child relationships, grief work, trauma, navigating life transitions, anxiety, and depression.

My focus

I work with adolescents navigating middle or high school, struggling with moods, friends, parents, and transitions to adult life. I also work with parents feeling unsure how to handle those moods and changes. I support clients dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship issues.

My approach

I use an eclectic approach to fit whatever is needed for each client. I draw on CBT tools, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, thought stopping, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches. I think it's important to meet each client where they are and tailor the sessions as needed.

My communication style

I have an open communication style. I will check in with you to make sure we are on the same page in a conversation, or if we need to slow down or shift gears. If we are working on anxiety, I will check in on anxiety levels when discussing a difficult topic. I think open communication is important once trust is established.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always loved people's stories and hearing their journeys. A therapist once told me my session was a safe place for me to be free, to speak without censoring myself so that I could process and heal. I wanted to be that for others. I wanted to give them a safe place to be free and help them begin to heal.

My goals for you

I think it is important to be collaborative when setting goals. We will talk about your personal goals for therapy, the steps it will take to get there, set attainable goals you feel comfortable with, and re-evaluate as needed.

Our first session

For a relationship to be successful you must feel comfortable and safe. Our first session we will cover the basics of confidentiality and how I will protect your privacy, but we will also begin to get to know each other, to build trust, to build your safe place, so you can begin to grow in your sessions and shape our time together for your needs.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Educators

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) in Counseling Psychology from California Lutheran University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Josie Anderson