Mary-Jo Foresta, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.87

About Mary-Jo Foresta

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Depression

Stress

Anxiety

Life Transition

Trauma

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mary-Jo Foresta

My passion is working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or substance use disorders. I have an orientation that is holistic, and client centered. My approach is informed by several theoretical frameworks including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma and Substance Abuse. I believe what leads people to seek therapy is the feeling of uncertainty about life choices, the ineffective behavioral and thinking patterns that are acted on over and over again. These patterns can show up in our relationship to ourselves, to substances, and especially to others. I approach therapy with the genuine belief that all people are worthy and capable of breaking these patterns and creating healthy relationships with themselves, with others and creating an authentic life. Inner work is the principle that facilitates insight, that assists with identifying ineffective behaviors and thoughts, and overcoming them to create a life worth living. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Octave

Education and training

California State University Long Beach, Master's in Social Work

Awards and publications

Diplomate of Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals

NPI number

1184836298

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.87

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Mary-Jo Foresta?

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Is Mary-Jo Foresta accepting new patients?

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What practice does Mary-Jo Foresta work with?

Mary-Jo Foresta works with Octave.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mary-Jo Foresta?

Mary-Jo Foresta frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mary-Jo Foresta on their profile.