
Cathy Swift Nagel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94609
Let's Connect (415) 715-1807

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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
Payment Methods
Check, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network

Cathy Swift Nagel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 715-1807
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCS20623 Cathy Swift Nagel
- In Practice for 24 years
- Attended California Statue University, Long Beach, Master of Social Work, Graduated 1998
- Membership with National Association of Social Work 1994
- Certificate from ACMA 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Aging with Dignity
- Cancer
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sandwich Generation
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Location
Additional Location
Mailing Address
Oakland, CA 94609
(415) 715-1807Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods

Cathy Swift Nagel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 715-1807