Manisha Romero
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I have worked with many types of individuals including adults and children for the last 20 years. I aim to support your goals and would like for you to find the best way to cope with life's challenges.
I love working with all types of people, but my strength is helping you to communicate better with others, to reduce any symptoms of anxiety and depression, and to increase your self esteem.
We will work together to use your strengths and positivity so you can be the best version of yourself.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. Sometimes what we start with may not always be what we finish with. The journey of therapy can bring up lots of realizations. We will go at your pace and find your comfort level.
Strengths
I love working with all types of people, but my strength is helping you to communicate better with others, to reduce any symptoms of anxiety and depression, to help you overcome trauma (lifelong or situational) and to support your sense of self. I specialize in working with a combination of brain and body and you will learn how to practice self-regulation through somatic practices and cognitive behavioral skills. I also love to serve diverse individuals who may be dealing with cultural aspects that affect the way they perceive themselves and/or mental health. I work best with those who are willing to improve their lives and are open to using tools as well. I would like to help you process whatever you need to so you can move forward and not stay stuck in old patterns of thinking and doing. We set up goals and work hard to get you to meet those goals together!
Ideal clients
I love working with all types of individuals. I can work with you to help reduce your anxieties and depression. Whether you are a teenager or adult, I would love to assist with whatever you need. Our relationship is important for therapy to work. When we meet I will listen to you and then you can figure out whether I'm the therapist for you!
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) in my practice for the past five years. In our sessions, we'll work together to understand your challenges and identify unhelpful thought patterns that may be affecting your emotions and behaviors. Using CBT techniques, I'll help you reframe negative thoughts, develop healthier coping strategies, and practice new skills in daily life. I will also utilize somatic therapy and give you some tools to recognize when your triggers and how regulate your nervous system by focusing on bodily sensations. The brain and body need to work together. I will take your lead and we will start where you are at and what feels right for you!
Trauma-Informed Care
Sometimes we do not recognize certain life events as trauma and do not realize that our past trauma has a lot to do with how we function currently. If appropriate and with time, we can explore some of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors as related to your past trauma. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable sharing at your own pace. We’ll work together to recognize how trauma may affect your life and use tools to help you heal, build resilience, and regain control over your journey.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
If needed, we can focus on solutions rather than problems. If you are looking for a time-limited and goal oriented approach, we will look at what’s already working in your life and build on it. I’ll help you set clear, achievable goals and find practical steps to get there. This approach is short-term and focused on helping you make meaningful changes as quickly as possible.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
The therapy focuses on identifying “stuck points,” or painful, trauma-related beliefs about oneself, others, or the world. By challenging and reframing these distorted beliefs, CPT can reduce the impact of PTSD symptoms and help individuals develop and integrate healthier perspectives into their daily lives.
Somatic
This is using that connection between the mind and the body by helping you to gently recognize places of discomfort. Somatic mind-body therapy looks at the connection between what we are feeling emotionally and what is happening in our bodies. Sometimes stress, trauma, or anxiety can show up physically through tension, changes in breathing, feeling on edge, or feeling disconnected from our bodies. This approach helps you slow down and notice these signals, while using grounding, movement, breathing, and body awareness to help the nervous system feel more settled. The goal is to help you better understand their body's responses and learn ways to feel more calm, present, and in control.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 74957