Miranda Harwood, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Miranda!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I've been practicing therapy for over 12 years. I grew up in Italy and moved to the US 42 years ago. I work with adult men and women struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, grief. I'm passionate about helping them live more fulfilling and peaceful life.

My focus

I worked in Community Mental Health Clinics for several years and treated a high number of complex patients. During many years of experience I've developed the skills necessary to help you identify your core issues, have a deeper understanding of yourself and what stops you from experiencing joy and inner stability in your life.

My approach

My approach is client centered, warm and collaborative. I use modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you reframe your thoughts and find new, more expansive ways to look at your issues. I sometimes incorporate Internal family System to help you overcome past traumas still affecting you and reconnect with your authentic Self.

My communication style

I'm warm, emphatic and direct. You can expect me to be curious about your story and patient when working together. I will use reflecting listening to ensure proper understanding of your narrative, and validation to help you feel supported and encouraged in your journey.

My journey to mental healthcare

My passion is understanding the human journey and helping those who are struggling find their strengths and purpose. Through my personal life journey and work experience in Community Mental Health clinics I developed a passion for helping adult men and women who are struggling with relationships, life transition and acculturation.

My goals for you

I see therapy as a partnership, a collaborative effort towards your goals. I will provide you with some tools and coping skills that will support you between sessions. As you'll move forward and gain a deeper insight we may adjust those goals.

Our first session

During our first session we'll introduce each other and then we'll discuss the challenges you are facing at the present time and what you hope to achieve with your therapy sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Buddhist

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Narrative

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 9 more

Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Single Mother

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English, Italian, Spanish

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Miranda Harwood