Ciana Sage, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.93

Average wait time

4.33

Bedside manner

4.67

“I had an great experience with Ciana, she excelled in creating a personal connection. She established a safe and welcoming environment, which made it easy for me to open up. Her listening skills are exceptional; she genuinely pay attention and validate my feelings, which has helped me feel understood and supported. Additionally, her feedback is both constructive and insightful. She encourage me to explore my thoughts and feelings while guiding me with practical strategies. Overall, I highly recommend Ciana to anyone seeking a compassionate and effective therapeutic experience.”

Ashly V.October 29, 2024Video visit

“Ciana has helped me tremendously over the last year! She has helped me cultivate and exercise boundaries and my mental health has been much better as a result of her guidance. I would be a stressed out mess if I didn't have her in my life, and I mean that because I have had countless counselors, therapists and psychiatrists since I was a teenager and she's been the most effective out of all of them for my mental well being.”

More than 1 year ago

About Ciana Sage

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mood Disorders

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ciana Sage

Hi there, I'm Ciana! My name is Ciana and I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I graduated with distinction from California State University, Northridge with a Master's Degree in Social Work and Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. My experience lies with children, teens, young adults, and families, including those involved with DCFS. I use a person-centered, trauma-informed approach to help others strengthen their skills, improve coping strategies, process trauma, and rebuild relationships. My approach I use a free-flowing, psychodynamic form of therapy. Over time, the goal is to help you gain self-awareness and insight into how past experiences shape the present. My focus I work well with those who are open to processing life experiences — even if it’s not at the forefront of their problems. The care I provide is different than other providers in that I spend more time listening and less time asserting my opinion. My communication style I heavily value empathy and respect. This means I tend to ask more questions so that I can best understand. I like to offer alternative perspectives rather than give directives, and consider myself to have a relaxed tone and relatable demeanor. My journey to therapy As a teenager, I felt called to help those in the foster system. After several years of working alongside foster children and families, I decided to expand that calling so that I could help, not only teens and youth but adults who may not have received the support they so needed when they were younger. I am trained in forensic interviewing and have certifications in Motivational Interviewing, Managing and Adapting Practices, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goals for you It can be easy to allow a negative filter to keep us from seeing improvements. Whatever your goals, I believe in creating ways to measure your objectives so progress can be tracked.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

California State University, Northridge, Master's in Social Work
California State University, Northridge (Bachelor's)
California State University, Northridge (Associate's)

NPI number

1821620675

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.93

Wait time

4.33

Bedside manner

4.67

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I had an great experience with Ciana, she excelled in creating a personal connection. She established a safe and welcoming environment, which made it easy for me to open up. Her listening skills are exceptional; she genuinely pay attention and validate my feelings, which has helped me feel understood and supported. Additionally, her feedback is both constructive and insightful. She encourage me to explore my thoughts and feelings while guiding me with practical strategies. Overall, I highly recommend Ciana to anyone seeking a compassionate and effective therapeutic experience.

October 29, 2024Ashly V.Verified patientVideo visit

Ciana has helped me tremendously over the last year! She has helped me cultivate and exercise boundaries and my mental health has been much better as a result of her guidance. I would be a stressed out mess if I didn't have her in my life, and I mean that because I have had countless counselors, therapists and psychiatrists since I was a teenager and she's been the most effective out of all of them for my mental well being.