LMFT, 6 years of experience
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with six years of experience in the mental health field. My journey as a therapist is fueled by a deep passion for personal growth, empathy, and professional dedication. I am committed to supporting individuals from all walks of life, helping them navigate challenges—big or small—and empowering them to become the best version of themselves.
In our first session together, I prioritize building a strong therapeutic connection and creating a safe, welcoming space for everyone. Through this connection, we will collaboratively develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique mental health needs and goals.
Throughout my career journey, I have learned the importance of meeting clients where they are and building from that foundation. By utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities, I believe that each client naturally reveals which approaches best align with their current mental health needs. Collaboration is at the heart of my practice, empowering clients to work toward their unique purpose and achieve greater mental wellness.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, and career-driven professionals who are seeking balance in their lives. I am passionate about helping those who want to improve themselves but feel they lack healthy coping skills and tools to achieve their mental health goals. I work with clients who feel stuck, have lost motivation, or are struggling to find direction in life. Additionally, I support families looking to build stability and strengthen areas they feel need improvement, fostering healthier relationships and dynamics.
Naesha Wells offers therapy covered by CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal), San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
Employing ACT with diverse populations, such as individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or trauma. Tailoring the techniques to fit client needs is key. For instance: With clients experiencing chronic anxiety, I might focus on acceptance strategies and mindfulness to reduce struggle with unwanted thoughts. For individuals with depressive symptoms, values-based action can help create motivation and direction.
Employing CBT with diverse populations such individuals, couples, or families with social anxiety identify catastrophic thoughts about judgment by others and guide them through exposure exercises to build confidence. Working identify and combat cognitive distortions like “I’m a failure,” while implementing behavioral activation to re-engage with meaningful activities. Used cognitive restructuring to address guilt and shame related to traumatic events and incorporated grounding techniques to manage distress.
Helping couples struggling with frequent arguments to identify their negative communication cycle. Introduced techniques to improve active listening and reduce defensiveness, fostering more productive discussions. Guided a couple through the stages of rebuilding trust after an affair. This included addressing the underlying causes of the betrayal, developing a clear plan for transparency, and fostering emotional reconnection. Assisted an engaged couple in exploring values, expectations, and potential areas of conflict to create a strong foundation for their marriage.
Worked with a family struggling with a teenager’s oppositional behavior. Focused on improving parent-teen communication and creating consistent household rules. Assisted a stepfamily in navigating conflicts over roles and loyalty. Facilitated conversations about expectations and built shared traditions to foster unity. Supported a family recovering from the loss of a loved one. Focused on creating space for grief, improving emotional support, and re-establishing routines.
Helped a client with intense anger learn mindfulness techniques to pause before reacting and use emotional regulation tools like "Opposite Action." Guided a client through role-playing difficult conversations, using DEAR MAN to assert needs without escalating conflicts.