Patricia Hikida, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Patricia!

I am here to support your growth in relationships. I utilize Cognitive Therapy for clients who need to recover from depression and anxiety. Client-centered therapy is my general approach to providing therapy. I would be honored to support you on your journey.

My focus

I work with motivated clients to improve their functioning and relationships.

My approach

I approach therapy using Client-Centered, Cognitive, and Psychodynamic Therapy. If the situation calls for solution-focused therapy, that's an option, too. I use an eclectic approach to therapy to help my clients progress with their therapy goals.

My communication style

I do more listening than talking, but I do provide clinical interventions. Therapy is for you to hear yourself talking out loud to figure out how you want to move forward in your life. If there's a safety issue, I will become directive; otherwise, I'm here to support you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've benefited from therapy myself, so I know it works. However much effort you put into therapy is what you will get out of it. I respect wherever my clients are in their process of growth and change for the better.

My goals for you

Successful care and progress for my clients looks like they are able to improve their communication and relationships with others. They don't require therapy forever because they develop skills to manage their own lives.

Our first session

There's an intake during the first session in which I get to know you, and we identify what goals you'd like to work on.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Attachment-based

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

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Focus populations

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

Educators

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

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

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Fullerton.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Patricia Hikida