Kerri Gavin, LCSW, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kerri!

I work with clients to find answers to questions about psychiatric symptoms, behavioral traits, experiences, and traumatic situations. I teach through the strengths perspective and coping skills, encouraging you to identify who you are and who you want to be.

My focus

I work with people diagnosed with ADHD, Developmental and Intellectual disabilities, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, and trauma, as well as older adults.

My approach

I use the Strengths perspective, Recovery model, DBT, Empowering statements, and Psychoeducation.

My communication style

I create a safe place for you to have a voice and encourage you to tell me if anything I say or do is offensive, if you don't understand it, or if you didn't feel good after, so you feel validated.

My journey to mental healthcare

I always wanted to work with people who were less fortunate than I was to assist them in finding the best life possible with the hand they have been dealt.

My goals for you

I encourage your participation in goal setting, giving suggestions for you to choose from, and letting you know it is a good way to measure your progress or lack thereof.

Our first session

In our first session, I provide compassion, understanding, honesty, kindness, and psychoeducation. We'll complete your initial assessment and agree upon a diagnosis together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Trauma Focused

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Narrative

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

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Focus populations

Educators

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Body Positivity

Gay

Immune-Disorders

Intersex

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Single Mother

Transgender

Vegan

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Allied
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

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Languages spoken

English

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kerri Gavin