Avrille Birnbaum
Avrille Birnbaum
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Hello, I'm a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California. I received my PsyD from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, and have been in private practice for the last six years. My pre and post-doc training were in memory care, which combined my love of relational therapy and the practicality of neuropsychology. That training gave me a great basis to explore both the emotional world with my client and psychoeducation that can allow a client to understand better how they work as a whole person.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, I like to take a history to find out what brings you to therapy and what you would like to accomplish. I find that with context it's easier for me to create a treatment plan and tailor our work together so that the time and energy that you invest align with your needs and goals. In this session, like with all others, please feel free to ask questions and let me know what works best for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having been on both sides of the therapy couch, I find that creating a warm, conversational space with my clients creates an easier space to talk about things that are vulnerable. Sometimes we'll use humor, and sometimes we'll discuss things practically. I always invite my clients to feel free to let me know what works (and what doesn't work) in a session so that I can support them in the best and most respectful way possible.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with clients who are dealing with social anxiety, neurodivergence, communication difficulties, and life transitions The best thing about my work is when I can help someone be the hero of their own story, and live their best life.
About Avrille Birnbaum
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Integrative
Because every client comes from a different experience, culture and history, one theory or approach will not work equally for each person. Rather than use one method, I have learned many well so that I can tailor my work to the client, not vice versa.
Psychoeducation
This method is used to help with health, medication, and understanding ways to see behavior in a neutral way, rather than one that is based in shame or fear.