Vesna
Psychologist, PhD
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Let's Connect (415) 413-1077
My approach to therapy is client-centered and research-based, meaning that I work with you to find which therapy style is most comfortable for you. Included are cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, "tapping", and mindfulness. These have been proven to be effective treatments for both mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, and physical problems like chronic pain. I also specialize in all forms of trauma. I will help to educate you about the different methods of therapy and the research behind why one method might be more beneficial than another for the issue(s) that brings you to therapy.
We will work together to set goals. There can be many goals or just a few. Together we create a treatment plan that lists the goals, the ways that we accomplish them, and how we measure progress towards those goals. I will ask for your approval of the plan, which can change at any time, and which will be reviewed periodically.
I was born in Croatia and moved many times. I wound up living in Toronto which was named by UNESCO as being one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world. My interest in different cultures has led me to travel to many countries (mostly on a "shoestring budget"). I hope to work together with you to create and implement an effective treatment plan.
Call or Email Vesna Sturman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 413-1077
Let's Connect (415) 413-1077
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Out of Network
Vesna Sturman
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 413-1077
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / psy28290 Vesna Sturman
- In Practice for 32 years
- Attended York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2010
- Certificate from International Association of Trauma Professionals 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Vesna Sturman
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 413-1077
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Chronic Pain
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
Vesna Sturman
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 413-1077
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
I also speak
Croatian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
I also speak
Croatian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Vesna Sturman
Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 413-1077