- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and mindfulness
- Relationship and identity
About Annabel
Dr. Annabel Fields is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY28382) with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common struggles young adults face, such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and identity concerns, and major life changes. She works with people across a wide range of concerns and uses practical approaches to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.
Her practice centers on addressing the problems that cause the most disruption each day rather than starting from a diagnosis. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, along with other methods, to create straightforward strategies clients can use between sessions. Sessions are about talking through what’s most urgent and testing small changes to see what helps.
Fields completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2008 and has worked in multiple treatment settings since then. That variety has given her experience with motivation, communication struggles, anger, and substance concerns, as well as issues tied to gender identity and sexual orientation. She lists work with LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, kink and alternative sex culture, and caregiving stress among her additional focuses.
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She helps people set clear goals, try evidence-based techniques, and check progress over time. That mix often includes behavior-focused exercises, short-term goal work, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity.
Sessions use language in English and are based in California. For people who want to try therapy, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first meeting to see how the fit feels.
Approach and online session structure
Dr. Fields commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes clear listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients can examine what matters most and make choices that fit their values.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help reduce reactivity and improve present-moment focus when that fits a person's goals. These practices can be brief exercises you do in session and outside of it to notice patterns and interrupt automatic reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the early work together. She will help figure out which methods match your needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan over time. That process is collaborative and driven by what you want to accomplish.
Session formats are not specified in this biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with her during the intake about what session length and rhythm will fit your daily life and commitments.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and identity concerns, and other problems that affect daily functioning.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach and practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other methods to address current symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in a variety of treatment settings since completing her doctorate in 2008.
Is she a licensed psychologist and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist listed as CA Psychologist PSY28382 and practices in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session format details are not specified here; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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