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Overall rating
4.50
About Heather Nisenbaum
Focus areas
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Chronic Relapse
Alcoholism
Codependency
Anxiety
Depression
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Coaching
Family Systems
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Eclectic
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Heather Nisenbaum
Hi there, I'm Heather!
Hello. My name is Heather Nisenbaum. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing care to clients struggling with life transitions, interpersonal challenges, and periods of depression, anxiety, and addiction.
My approach
I utilize a psychodynamic approach to therapy within a primarily supportive environment. During therapy, we may draw upon various skills-based modalities to facilitate needed changes. These modalities could include Cognitive Behavioral skills, Acceptance and Commitment approaches, Positive Psychology, or others that may be the key to unlocking your best self.
My focus
I work with clients in late adolescence through adulthood. They commonly experience new or longstanding periods of depression and anxiety, often worsened by interpersonal or family issues. Anxiety, depression, substance misuse and recovery, trauma, and major life transitions are several areas of my clinical focus.
My communication style
Because a relationship is the foundation of the therapeutic process, I seek to build one that provides warmth, flexibility, collaboration, and trust. It is in such a setting that goals can most easily be met and sustained. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful and fulfilled life.
My journey to therapy
After obtaining my master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California, I have had extensive experience providing assessment and treatment for hospitalized patients with medical and psychiatric issues. This typically involved a pragmatic, problem-oriented approach to those in crisis or experiencing major life events. I also hold a bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge, and a Certificate in Drug, Alcohol Studies and Counseling from the University of California, Los Angeles Extension. This clinical experience is tempered by my own therapeutic journey, where I learned that an ongoing relationship with a skilled therapist is central to personal growth.
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Education and background
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Education and training
- University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work
- California State University, Northridge (Bachelor's)
- University of California, Los Angeles Extension, Certificate in Drug, Alcohol Studies and Counseling
NPI number
1548926371
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What practice does Heather Nisenbaum work with?
Heather Nisenbaum works with Rula Health - Central CA.
What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Nisenbaum?
Heather Nisenbaum frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Nisenbaum on their profile.
What languages does Heather Nisenbaum speak?
Heather Nisenbaum speaks English.