I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 5 years of experience working as a clinician/counselor in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, situational and relationship issues, parenting and prenatal concerns, as well as, individuals diagnosed with personality and substance use disorders. I specialize in trauma and emotional abuse, and excel at working with anyone who is willing to take the step to learn and grow about themselves.
My counseling style is based around warm and natural communication. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a large indicator of the work that is done and it takes open discussion and back and forth communication to be most effective. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to take a look at the connection between our thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to start to change our behaviors into one's that achieve a more positive outcome. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
Be proud of yourself for taking the first step towards a happier life and fulfilling your goals. If you are ready to take that step I am her to support you through your process!
I look forward to talking with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 78750
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I really like working with Bridget. She's great at coming up with ideas and suggestions that I can use.
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Bridget for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Bridget is a fantastic therapist who always asks the most striking and important questions. She challenges me while making me feel comfortable to share honestly. She remembers our previous sessions well so every session feels like I am making more and more progress.
Written on Oct 02, 2021 after therapy with Bridget for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I have been in therapy for many years, but I have never seen myself make progress as quickly as I have since I started working with Bridget. From day one she made me feel comfortable and understood. She is caring and supportive, but at the same time helps me to recognize opportunities to make different choices. She has given me simple yet invaluable strategies that have made my life much more peaceful.
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Bridget for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
She was an awesome counselor and is very easy to work with and helped me through a lot and an awesome listener and I would recommend her to anyone she’s awesome 10/10 would recommend anyone to her
Written on Jun 07, 2021 after therapy with Bridget for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
A wonderful person!
Bridget has helped me realize many things about myself and how I want to treat myself going forward. Lessons have stuck with me throughout our time and I apply them to my situations when I am dealing with something on my own. I feel like I gained tools to help myself and sculpt a better me.
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Bridget for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
By far the most compassionate and fitting person to be in my life right now. I am so glad I found better help and Bridget.
Written on Apr 22, 2021 after therapy with Bridget for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd