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Good to meet you! Please, call me Annita. To begin with--therapy means something is "right" with you, as you listened to your heart asking to be heard by someone in a safe, non-judgmental place of acceptance. Now let me ask: anxiety or depression, histories or memories of childhood or adult traumatic events, grief and loss of a beloved family member, friend, or pet to whom you were closely connected, navigating chronic illness--have any of these challenges disrupted your life so it feels intolerable? Let me hear your heart--not with a stethoscope, but with listening to you. My 30+ years of previous career in nursing taught me that 'listening' to words from the heart is one of the most important aspects of a relationship--not just hearing the words but feeling the emotional impact as well. Having worked in adult and pediatric populations, I understand that all ages and populations deserve respect, kindness and compassion. I have worked as a mental health clinician with adolescents, teens, transitional age youth, young and older adults. From a nursing perspective, I am very aware of medical issues that often affect our mental health and may need assessment by a physician to provide the best treatment, while I offer the skills that increase abilities to cope with those needs. I provide experiences in your session to help you realize your worth, build coping skills, regain confidence as well as compassion for all you have experienced in life, continue to grow through challenges, and progress toward the goal you desire. ** FLEXIBLE HOURS for you as needed for work schedules
In our first session, I will provide you with a brief introduction of my education, career skills, and generally 'who I am'. I will briefly review the limits of confidentiality with you as a matter of safety and trust. I will ask you detailed questions regarding your goals for your therapy, details of 'who you are' to family, friends and community. Together we will make a plan with the aim of achieving your therapy goals. I may also incorporate methods during the session for you to practice daily to achieve a sense of calm and confidence in your self.
Honesty and integrity were most important to me as a professional nurse. These qualities allowed the best possible care to be provided for all individuals. Those characteristics remain the foundation of positive therapeutic relationships between the client (you) and therapist (me). I value your honesty with me in the same manner I hope you may value mine. Whatever happens in this life, you matter. I am privileged to walk beside you on your journey, as you do the hard work of exploring your needs, acquiring new skills and moving forward in your life. With time, you will become your own best therapist, with a supportive community, peers and family as companions to your best life. I wish you a sense of peace, health, happiness, love and hope.
Clients over the age of 18 experiencing expected distress of life transitions. **FLEXIBLE HOURS for your work schedule as possible. ATTENTION: AS OF OCT 1, 2025--ALL MEDICARE CLIENTS MUST MEET IN PERSON ON THEIR FIRST VISIT and ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. THIS MEANS THAT NO NEW MEDICARE CLIENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR TELEHEALTH. I AM NOT ENGAGED IN ANY THERAPY BUT TELEHEALTH.
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
White
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
California
Amerihealth Administrators
Eclectic
I use various therapies based in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness/Meditation, Person-Centered therapy, FLASH technique, and EMDR to fit the individual needs of each client. I also provide worksheets for clients to use as reference and support between sessions, encouraging them to practice skills learned in their sessions and take charge of their progress in resolving issues holding them back from their best life. I also encourage clients to be aware of possible medical conditions that may be impacting their mental health, and to seek medical advice to rule out possible physical issues.
4 ratings with written reviews
May 7, 2026
Annita is resplendent, period. From the very first session, her warmth was immediately apparent and encompassing. she has this ability to make you feel completely at ease, like you're talking to someone who genuinely cares about you, not just a therapist. She's endlessly kind, and brings a lightness to each session that makes even the hard topics manageable. I was genuinely surprised at how much I enjoy out sessions. I leave feeling warm and fuzzy every time
April 2, 2026
Annita created a safe space for me in a matter of seconds. She understood me where I couldn’t emote and helped me to ground myself at the end of the session. Annita reassured me around my immediate concerns and even made me feel good about myself.
February 13, 2026
Great session. really helped me cope with my current situation and taught me new skills to manage my anxiety and depression when unhealthy thoughts come to mind.