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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Anne
Anne San Juan is a California LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with three years of practice listed in this profile. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, depression, parenting strain, grief, and addiction-related issues. Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical steps rather than jargon or vague promises.
Her style is direct and matter-of-fact. She listens without judgment and helps people notice patterns in how they relate to others and themselves. In sessions she encourages straightforward reflection and actionable changes that can fit into everyday life.
Anne uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person's own goals and perspective. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, workable steps forward. These approaches are used to address problems like communication breakdowns, co-dependency, substance concerns, mood swings, and parenting stress.
She has experience with a broad set of concerns tied to family and parenting, including family-of-origin issues, divorce and separation, caregiving stress, and communication problems. Her work also covers multicultural concerns and life transitions such as midlife crises and career shifts.
People who come to her often want practical conversation about handling everyday pressures at home. The emphasis is on clear goals, honest feedback, and finding manageable ways to change behaviors and patterns.
How sessions work
How Anne uses practical approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own concerns and goals. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients decide which changes matter most. This approach is useful for people who want someone to follow their lead and clarify their priorities.Motivational Interviewing focuses on finding a person's own reasons to change. It uses curious, non-confrontational questions to explore ambivalence and build motivation. This method often helps with addictions, commitment issues, and readiness to try new behaviors.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, concrete steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often identify what has worked before and build short-term experiments to try between meetings. It is practical for handling parenting strains, communication problems, and day-to-day stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose which methods to use based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion can happen in early sessions and be adjusted over time.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people connect from quieter surroundings. Licensed professionals commonly adapt these approaches so they work effectively in remote sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, grief, and related issues such as codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and matter-of-fact. She focuses on clear conversation, identifying patterns, and practical next steps.
What is her clinical background?
She lists three years of experience in this profile and has worked in counseling and addiction-related settings over a longer period according to her background.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and her listed location is California.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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