Anissa Robinson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Anissa!

I truly enjoy hearing everyone's stories and how our core beliefs drive our behaviors. Challenging these beliefs in combination with humor and strong rapport is my thing. Let's see if we are a good fit.

My focus

I would love to work with clients, whether you are functioning well or not, who deal with anxiety/panic, depression, and trauma. I feel most connected to my highly anxious, high-achieving clients ( you know, the ones who talk too much in class on the report card).

My approach

Most commonly, I use CBT and DBT; they are like sister modalities. When we can build some rapport, then we can also get down to the trauma portion, which could be where the issues stem from.

My communication style

I like to begin fairly warm and can be quite direct once rapport is built. I've been told that I am soft-spoken and can be gentle, then later, when patterns occur, we are going to deal with hard truths in a caring and supportive way. I am here to practice healthy communication styles, and that takes time and patience.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was supposed to be a researcher, but then I realized individual work was bigger than dealing with societal issues on a macro level. I came home to reset my life and have worked with foster youth, adults with addiction, and currently run a CBT program for adults.

My goals for you

Within the first or second session, we can create specific and achievable short-term goals that are an ongoing conversation of what is serving you best.

Our first session

To be heard.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Biracial or Multiracial

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) from University of San Francisco.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Anissa Robinson