Joetta Willis, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Joetta!

My approach to therapy is client-centered. I believe in helping others help themselves.

My focus

I typically work with clients who have experienced trauma in their lives. I have worked with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, physical assault, and childhood trauma. I have worked with many clients experiencing depression and anxiety.

My approach

I have an integrated approach to therapy. I like to meet the client where the client is. My most common approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I am also a Christian Counselor.

My communication style

I believe in partnering with my clients and taking a journey together. I like to help my clients discover their inner strengths. My clients feel empowered.

My journey to mental healthcare

I chose to become a therapist after experiencing traumatic events in my life and being helped by a therapist. I was so enlightened by the process that I wanted to help others receive what I had received. I love what I do, and seeing people take back control of their lives is a very rewarding experience.

My goals for you

Needs identified by the client set goals for therapy. The client and clinician can work together to prioritize which goals will be addressed first.

Our first session

In our initial session, I collect psychosocial information to get a better understanding of the client's strengths, weaknesses, and history. The first session is more like a meet and greet.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian, Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

Military/Veterans

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Psychology from Northcentral University and a Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from National University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Joetta Willis