I'm Marchita Masters, a licensed psychologist with over 35 years of experience. I use a relaxed approach and value your participation in identifying the goals and direction of treatment. I'm not the type of therapist that sits back and listens with a periodic nod. I get in the trenches with you offering education, validation, homework and sometimes supportive confrontation. I give my clients the utmost respect. I also like to use humor because laughter feels good, decreases defenses and aids in the learning process.
On the first session, I take a detailed history. I'll ask lots of questions about your background, including childhood, parents, siblings, friends, school, partners, kids, experiences, etc.
I give my clients the utmost respect. I also like to use humor because laughter feels good, decreases defenses and aids in the learning process.
I work best with clients who are able to look honestly at themselves, who are willing to delve deeper into who they are, how they got to be this way and are able/willing to make adjustments in their long-standing behavior patterns, with loving support of course.
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Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I assist clients in identifying and restructuring their negative self-talk to bring about a more balanced world view and emotional regulation.