Parissa Blake, PsyD, LMFT, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Parissa!

I've been delivering evidence-based therapy for over two decades. While you are supported, it's vital that you proactively set measurable short-term goals and make measurable progress. As you feel healthier and more confident, you'll be able to use your therapy skills and set future goals.

My focus

I have training and experience treating toddlers to older adults. I help treat the symptoms and challenges of ADHD, OCD, and PTSD. Depression and anxiety-related issues are also addressed while I provide psycho-education and referrals to help maximize therapy and help you feel better faster.

My approach

I am certified and experienced in Cognitive Behavioral therapies, including CBT, CPT, and PE.

My communication style

I'm recognized for my warm and supportive tone. I act as an educator and help you feel more confident and independent by naming what will improve the quality of your life and relationships. I collaborate and educate to form the best goals and habits based on your present needs and value systems.

My journey to mental healthcare

I found my first college course in psychology to be the most fascinating topic I had ever studied. I have since never stopped learning, training, and teaching. My internships and jobs always align me with the field's top experts and evidence-based care in community, corporate, and private settings.

My goals for you

The goal-setting approach is measurable and realistic, and the therapy plan and method are explained through the evidence-based model of care. You will know, for example, what the steps of Prolonged Exposure for the reduction of trauma-related symptoms are, and what sessions and assignments will look like.

Our first session

I will arrive at the initial session ready and motivated to help. I will go over all the intake forms ahead of time and start conceptualizing your history and stated goals for therapy. I will help you learn skills to meet your challenges or symptoms with different perspectives from the beginning of care.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Panic Attacks

Parenting

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Mindfulness-Based

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sierra Health and Life
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Farsi

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Clinical Counseling from American Behavioral Studies Institute and a Master of Science (MS) from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Parissa Blake, PsyD, LMFT