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I believe that there is always hope in any situation. With hope, we all may achieve our maximum potential if we can take away the roadblocks in our lives. Therapy is a controlled environment to gradually break down our obstacles into manageable chunks so that we can process and conquer them.

My approach to therapy involves a balance between helping a client explore past experiences and identifying how these may be affecting them in the present. I often use culturally sensitive tools in my practice while working closely with my clients and work within an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework. I work primarily from a client-centered model and my therapeutic approach is eclectic, which means I cater to the individual needs of my clients by incorporating elements and tools from various therapeutic approaches.

I use a client centered approach where the client works with me in deciding the direction of treatment. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive skills and experience working with clients from age 4 to 70 with various issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. I quickly assist my clients in learning appropriate coping skills to assist with any intense feelings they are experiencing at the start of treatment. We then begin meeting weekly to explore those feelings as we work toward the goals established during the assessment process.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and self-discovery. My style of treatment is collaborative and goal-oriented, with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach. I will help you decrease your symptoms while exploring and addressing the underlying reasons these symptoms exist. My goal is to empower you and help you feel more fulfilled in every area of your life as you move towards goals that are meaningful to you. I enjoy working with individuals and families.

I believe in walking with individuals through their life experiences in a non-judgmental manner. I believe people are not a product of life circumstances; therefore, they do not need to live in a self-punishing manner. I believe individuals can process past traumas and issues resulting in a more fulfilling life. Gaining personal insight and personal growth is a strength that will manifest and multiply in relationships. Working with people is my passion, and I believe your past does not define your future.

As a therapist, I am dedicated to assisting you in this process by providing the safety to look inward without judgment or expectation but with a sense of curiosity, understanding, and self-compassion. My approach is to join you on your journey and support you in accessing your inner strength, building purpose, hope, and the quality of your life that you deserve. Whatever it is you seek on this journey my hope is to support you in working through the difficulties and support you in reaching your highest potential and building your optimal sense of self.

My name is Carolee Van Strien and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I am licensed in both California and Hawaii. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults to help them live their best lives. I approach my clients with compassion and empathy. We will work together to determine the best approach to your therapy based on your needs. I specialize in Trauma Informed Care, depression, acute stress disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, adoption issues, substance use disorders, and physical illnesses and impairments.

I am a passionate clinician eager to walk alongside you. I have worked with children, teens and adults across many different life stages. I am particularly passionate about walking alongside clients as they navigate through significant life transitions and the stress that comes with growing in their identities. I am also passionate about the utilization of a psychodynamic elements, allowing the individual to actively unravel, experience and understand their true deep-rooted feelings and beliefs.

As a therapist, my goal is to support clients in their journey by using individualized treatment approaches. One of the most important indicators of treatment success is the connection between client and therapist. I strive to cultivate a safe working relationship in which you can openly share your thoughts, feelings, and challenges in order to help untangle them.

I am passionate about helping people feel better. I am trained to treat a variety of issues, but I have an emphasis on treating anxiety. Other common issues that I treat are relationship issues, OCD, depression, life transitions, family conflict, co-dependency, and self-esteem. My personal style is warm, supportive, and direct. I am solution-focused and like to give my clients specific coping strategies to use.

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My mission is to provide quality culturally sensitive counseling services to individuals and couples to help them achieve a more satisfying life. I believe that everyone intuitively has the tools needed to succeed in therapy. Therefore, my goal is to help clients understand and access their strengths to overcome emotional and mental health barriers that may be hindering them from living a fulfilled life.

I’ve had the privilege of working in this field for the past 5.5 years and have found it very rewarding. My therapeutic style is tailored to the individual and their strengths while using the following approaches: strength based, solution focus, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. I truly believe with the right coaching, exploring, processing and guidance, we are able to overcome many of our life stressors.

My belief is that we can all use someone to support us in processing our thoughts and feelings. It can be difficult finding time, money and energy to find the right therapist. I would love to be of service to you on your journey. I believe the therapeutic relationship is essential to therapy. Together we will work to accomplish the goals you have for yourself. I believe that your core beliefs about yourself will impact the way you behave and feel; therefore, by considering and examining these beliefs, you can gradually alter them and consequently, alter your behaviors and emotions.

I believe that no one person or situation is the same and because of that, I believe that flexibility can often help my clients gain the most benefit. As a therapist, I have had experience working with clients dealing with addiction, as well as a diverse range of ethnic groups, cultural backgrounds, and gender. I have helped clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief issues, interpersonal issues, as well as many other issues. My goal is always to assist my client in gaining the awareness needed to make the changes that they feel will increase the quality of their lives.

As a therapist, I want to help my clients get better and improve their quality of life. In therapy, we work as a team. I have the tools and my clients bring their life experiences. My hope as a therapist is that I can give my clients tools they can use beyond the boundaries of therapy and make them applicable to their lives.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than 10 years of experience counseling individuals, couples, and families. My specialty is treating individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and interpersonal relationship issues due to trauma.

I have been in the helping profession for over 10 years, working with adults using evidence-based and alternative practices. I work under a multicultural and trauma-informed lens that allows me to understand your individual needs and meet you where you are in your journey. Together we will focus on your currents needs and goals to help create trust within the therapeutic relationship. I specialize in helping individuals heal from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

I am passionate about working with people toward meaningful change, healing, and lasting growth in their lives. I offer people a place to reflect and develop an understanding to work toward their goals in therapy. In our work together, we often explore patterns you may be repeating so that you may find more effective and authentic ways of being in the world. I am very interactive in sessions, drawing from both humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to find practical and useful tools and skills.