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Ida VandaeiLCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Clients report a lasting relationship

Nice to meet you

I strive to provide a comfortable environment where you feel heard, safe, accepted, and supported in making your desired changes. With compassion and empathy, I will support you in discovering your inner strengths and empower you to overcome the obstacles you may be facing. I believe that each individual heals in their own way and that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all. Part of my approach is asking questions – a lot of questions – so that I can understand you better and also help you explore what you may not have on your own. I like to integrate different approaches in our work together that will aid in your individual healing process. Similar to the idea of different learning styles, I work on using a variety of approaches in our sessions that would best meet your needs.

About Ida

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket), Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Challenging, Direct, Engaging, Exploratory, Open-minded

Focus areas

Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Immigrants

Years of Experience

9+

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With compassion and empathy, I will support you in discovering your inner strengths and empower you to overcome the obstacles you may be facing.

License number

#70439

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Farsi

Education

MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University Certificate - Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harbor UCLA Certificate - CBT-i (Insomnia), PESI

Interests

When I'm not working, I like to do a variety of things that bring me joy and laughter. I love to cook a new recipe, read mystery suspense novels, paint, swim, watch the sunset, spend time with family, laugh with friends, and much more!