- Client-centered care
- Trauma and stress
- Therapeutic journaling
About Priscilla
Priscilla spent 11 years in the United States Air Force before earning a Master of Social Work. She has experience supporting people in juvenile justice programs, county mental health, Veterans Health Care, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. She has also worked in community clinics and at Kaiser Permanente in crisis intake and family services.
In private practice since 2006, she uses client-centered methods to shape treatment. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, existential ideas, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches like therapeutic journaling. She partners with clients to choose what fits best for their goals and life situation.
Her focus areas include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, career struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses abandonment, attachment and personality-related concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, blended family issues, and codependency.
Priscilla notes she is not able to write employer letters for time off or disability verification. She offers materials such as a therapeutic journaling guide developed from narrative practice to help people process life experiences.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals first and uses straightforward conversation to shape the plan. In practice she listens for what matters most and adjusts techniques to match those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, sleeping issues, and coping with life changes. Narrative and mindfulness ideas are often woven in to help people make sense of their story and practice present-moment skills for stress and trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, preferences, and situation. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they stay practical and goal-oriented.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue work with a licensed professional even when they move or live in another region.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She follows a client-centered approach and draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, existential ideas, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps and choosing approaches that match the person's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 24 years of clinical experience, including work in the Air Force, county mental health, corrections, Veterans Health Care, and community medical settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) credential and practices from California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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