Keturah Hood, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Keturah!

It is a great time to prioritize ones mental health! Often times personal care is put on the back burner and forgot about, especially when our struggles are internal. I am eager to help those who are needing and wanting a supportive guide to feel better and feel equipped to navigate through life's journey.

My focus

Sometimes negative self thoughts and constant self doubt become consuming, some are struggling with managing their fluctuating moods, unsure as to why worrying has become apart of your normal, or even just sometimes you might feel "off". I will partner with you to process those feelings and thoughts and to help discover helpful coping tools.

My approach

I love asking questions because it helps me know more about you as an individual person. I am patient as you try to find the words to identify your thoughts and feelings, I like to ensure you feel validated and accepted in the space that we will share.

My communication style

My goal is to create a comfortable space for you to be yourself. I am non judgmental and will listen. I like to be transparent and will help those who struggle with most importantly, being open with themselves.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up in an environment of helpers and naturally became passionate in helping people. I have been fortunate to have experienced a broad scope of working with people of ages and backgrounds in a variety of settings that have exposed their vulnerabilities in many ways. My solution focused approaches and compassion is what drives me.

My goals for you

Setting goals is a collaborating experience that helps me as your therapist and you as the client be able to plan and track your progress towards the outcome that you are seeking. Where do you want to go? and how are we going to get there? One session at a time.

Our first session

"Tell me your story" in your own way is how I like to start, and its an opportunity for you to get out what's been holding space in your thoughts and feelings. No structure, No rules, just share. I will make sure to ask questions in areas that I need to be filled in, so that I can get to know you more.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 6 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

LGBTQIA+

Cancer

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Immune-Disorders

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Hayward.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Keturah Hood