- Anxiety management
- ADHD support
- Grief and loss
About Agnes
Agnes "Ginger" Segar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD, and she works with young adults among other adults.
Ginger uses a mix of evidence-based techniques to help people manage overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills for calming anxiety, organizing attention and routines when ADHD is present, and rebuilding confidence after loss or major life change.
She also addresses relationship patterns and attachment issues that affect communication and closeness. That can include working through separation, divorce, or problems that come from a difficult family background. Conversations often look at current interactions and the past events that shape them.
Ginger draws on ideas from cognitive-behavioral approaches and humanistic perspectives, adapting what she uses to the person in front of her. Therapy sessions mix discussion with concrete tools and homework you can try between meetings.
People who want straightforward, step-by-step ways to reduce worry, sort priorities, and improve daily coping may find this style helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online options.
Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions look like
Ginger commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas that focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and some kinds of compulsive thinking because it breaks problems into clear, changeable steps.She also uses humanistic-informed techniques that emphasize listening, reflection, and personal values to help people clarify what matters to them. That work can be helpful for self-esteem, grief, and life-purpose questions. Together these methods aim to offer both practical skills and room to make sense of feelings.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try methods briefly, and adjust based on the client's goals and what feels useful. Clients play an active role deciding which tools to keep.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work, or busy days, and it can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Ask about available session lengths and rhythms when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem concerns, and ADHD, plus related family and communication problems.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based techniques and mixes cognitive-behavioral and humanistic ideas to give practical tools and clearer thinking.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a therapist working with adults on a range of mood and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can she work with non-English speakers?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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