About

Hi there, I'm Merry! Hello, I am Merry. Telework counseling has given me a new perspective on working with my clients in a new and productive way, offering each one a place to feel safe, be listened to, and be understood. I have been practicing for over 16 years and enjoy the challenges presented to me with enthusiasm and dedication. My clients appear to enjoy our sessions and make progress they can see and feel as soon as possible. There is joy in doing this work for both the client and myself. My approach I create a therapeutic alliance with our first meeting, which includes client-centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive/Dialectical, Habit Forming, Existential therapies that always come with an attitude of compassionate caring and a person-to-person communication style. This is Integrative Therapy. I am open and easy to talk to. I am always very honest with my clients and spend a lot of time analyzing new ways of approaching their problems. Exploring the issues makes my job a service I enjoy performing for each of my clients. My focus I have enjoyed working with a large population anyone over the age of 18, whether male or female. My areas of expertise range from complex life situations that vary from job-related: careers, educational; to relational: dating, marital, family, parenting, and friendships. Other topics might be related to losses or disability; spirituality and exploration of the meaning of life. Life goals, and challenges, quick solutions for immediate issues are all part of the myriad of combined problems we face in daily life that are very approachable with online therapy approach. My goal is to figure out what a client needs most and offer understanding, tools, and methods that will help get them past the present pain, suffering, or quandary each client is facing.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Hospice
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Existential
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Northern Illinois University, Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling

Years in Practice

16 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Master of Arts (MA)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LPCC 322 Verify CA

Practice Locations

200 Macdonald Ave

Richmond, CA 94801-2934

Phone Number: (510) 215-4868

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