Struggling about your past, present, or future can feel like being trapped in a maze, isolated and drained of hope. Hi there, I’m Marissa Jian, an LMFT in California offering teletherapy to support individuals navigating these overwhelming feelings. Life is a challenging journey, but remember, you’re not alone; together, we’ll devise a plan to find a way through it. I’ve worked extensively with kids, adolescents, and adults. With over a decade of experience, I understand the complexities of family dynamics and their challenges. As a mother, I’m passionate about helping others navigate these family dynamics. In our sessions, we’ll start by addressing your challenges. From there, we'll collaborate on creating a personalized plan to overcome these obstacles.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first-hour session will consist of informed consent, during which I will explain the therapeutic process and my therapeutic modalities. I will ask open-ended questions to gather information, begin to build rapport, and discuss your goals for therapy. I'm offering a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we're a good fit moving forward. Please note that my schedule can change weekly; I do my best to update my calendar. Please message me to schedule an appointment.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Building trust with my clients lays the foundation for success. My compassionate and supportive approach is crucial in helping clients feel comfortable and safe, which can lead to more effective communication and positive outcomes.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an intervention that uses mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people accept thoughts and feelings without judgment and then commit to acting in accordance with their values. ACT is based on the idea that if you can accept your experience and commit to taking action in accordance with your values, you will increase your psychological flexibility.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) benefits therapy by helping my clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, allowing them to develop practical strategies to manage their emotions and behaviors more positively, which leads to improved quality of life by addressing current challenges rather than focusing solely on past experiences; it is particularly effective for treating conditions like anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-focused therapy focuses on solutions rather than problems. It is a goal-oriented and collaborative therapy that emphasizes creating solutions, coping skills to current problems instead of analyzing the cause of the problem. I help the client identify their goals and resources and then works with them to create a plan of action.Solution-focused therapy places the emphasis on the individual’s strengths and resources. This helps clients feel empowered and take an active role in their own healing process.