- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- Career and purpose
About Anastasia
In session she centers conversations on what matters to each person. She uses client-centered methods to listen closely and shape conversations around a person’s goals. She brings techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help manage intense emotions and build steady routines.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy inform short-term planning and practical steps. That can include breaking a big decision into manageable parts, testing low-risk changes, or developing daily practices that reduce overwhelm. Sessions focus on clear, doable actions rather than abstract ideas.
Anastasia pays attention to cultural and life factors that affect decisions and mood. She talks through patterns like attachment or codependency, communication problems, and the effects of prejudice or discrimination. This helps clients see how external pressures shape personal choices.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented, aimed at helping a person find more direction after a change. For people weighing career moves, coping with loss, or trying to steady mood swings, she offers practical tools and steady clinical experience.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- California · 110239
- NPI
- 1861857344
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How Anastasia uses therapeutic methods online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. Sessions prioritize what the person says matters most and shape goals from that starting point. This approach helps when someone is unsure what to focus on next.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. It can help with mood swings, severe anxiety, and patterns that interfere with work or relationships. Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention practices that reduce reactivity and help with daily stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anastasia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she will adapt over time based on what helps. That means trying practical strategies, checking progress, and shifting directions when needed.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid long commutes, and fit therapy into a lunch break or evening routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, grief, addictions, and career uncertainty. Life purpose and coping with major life changes are also listed focuses.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses client-centered conversations to identify goals and then applies techniques from DBT and Mindfulness to manage emotions. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods help create small, achievable steps.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That experience includes helping people with mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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