Abby Weisman
Hi, my name is Abby. I recognize how difficult it can be to ask for help, so congrats on taking this first, brave step towards feeling better. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with 10 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I aim to provide clients a safe space to be their most authentic selves without fear of judgment.
And I am direct; I won't just nod along passively to everything you say, but rather I will challenge you when needed and empower you to make real change.
I believe we all have inherent strengths and capabilities, and I hope we can use our time together identifying how to maximize yours.
First session
In your first session, you can expect for us to get to know each other a bit! To uncover and expand upon what motivated you to bravely reach out for help, and to identify what you're hoping to get out of our time together. In the first session, we may also start to develop measurable goals for treatment. You can expect me to be warm, curious, and optimistic.
Strengths
I prioritize trust and respect with everyone I work with. I value creating a space in which you can show up authentically and feel as if you've accomplished something. I use humor where appropriate (therapy doesn't have to always be heavy!). And I am direct; I won't just nod along passively to everything you say, but rather I will challenge you when needed and empower you to make real change.
Ideal clients
You may be feeling weighed down by anxiety, painful experiences, or patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps you’ve noticed that the past continues to shape your present through self-doubt, perfectionism, feeling on edge, or a harsh inner critic. You may even understand intellectually where these patterns come from, yet still find yourself struggling to change them. You may appear to have it all together, while privately wondering why it never quite feels like enough.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I utilize EMDR within my practice as an evidence-based trauma intervention to reprocess memories and replace negative beliefs.
Narrative
I utilize a narrative approach to help challenge and rewrite unhelpful, unkind, and untrue stories you tell yourself.
Motivational Interviewing
I utilize motivational interviewing within my practice to better understand your experiences and help move you through change.
Strength-Based
I utilize a strengths-based approach within my practice to identify and reinforce your inherent skills and capabilities; empowering you to use these strengths to reach your goals.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize CBT whenever thoughts need to be challenged and reframed.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 106101