About Dinessa Herrera
Focus areas
Anger Management
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Stress Management
Anxiety
Depression
Work-Related Counseling
Bipolar Disorder
Divorce Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Dinessa Herrera
Hi there, I'm Dinessa!
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I am a Latina woman. I earned my Bachelor of Science with a minor in Law & Society at Cal State Los Angeles in 2007 and my Master of Social Work (MSW) at Cal State Long Beach. I have worked in social services for over 22 years and in mental health services for over 13 years.
My focus
I enjoy working with adults who are having difficulty adjusting to life transitions. I prioritize listening and empathizing with clients to allow them to guide me in the pace of our sessions.
My approach
I create a space for you that is supportive and warm. I look forward to exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and supportive space. I like to meet individuals where they are to explore how therapy can assist individuals with life challenges. I empathize, support, and individualize my services.
My communication style
During sessions, I prefer to actively listen, deeply validate, be empathetic, ask for clarity when needed, while being non-judgmental. I believe listening is a huge piece in therapy sessions that helps me understand the client and identify their needs in therapy.
My journey to mental healthcare
I became a mental health therapist because I like to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and understood, especially during difficult times. I enjoy helping people build coping skills, overcome challenges, and recognize their strengths. Seeing individuals grow is incredibly rewarding.
My goals for you
My goal in therapy is to help clients reach their goals. I look forward to collaboratively setting goals with clients. I ensure goals are set at the beginning of therapy sessions. I encourage goals that are achievable in the time the client plans to be in therapy. I prefer to focus on what the client wants to achieve.
Our first session
In our first session, I look forward to getting to know you.
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Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Mood Swings
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California State University Long Beach, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1063836112
How soon can I make an appointment with Dinessa Herrera?
Generally, Dinessa Herrera has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dinessa Herrera's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dinessa Herrera accepting new patients?
Dinessa Herrera generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dinessa Herrera's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dinessa Herrera accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dinessa Herrera online?
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What practice does Dinessa Herrera work with?
Dinessa Herrera works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dinessa Herrera?
Dinessa Herrera frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dinessa Herrera on their profile.
What languages does Dinessa Herrera speak?
Dinessa Herrera speaks English and Spanish.