Sylvia Gribbell, LCSW

Sylvia Gribbell, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
I’m Sylvia, a trauma specialist and eco-therapist with 20 years of experience. I help clients navigate stress, overwhelm, depression, anxiety, and major life changes through compassionate, culturally attuned care that supports healing for both mind and body. My approach My approach is holistic, steady, and practical. I blend talk therapy with grounding and body-based techniques to ease anxiety, depression, and trauma, and to support life transitions and personal growth. Together, we build insight and tools at a pace that feels safe and empowering. My focus I work with adults managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for personal growth, I offer steady, compassionate support and practical tools to help you heal, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. My communication style I bring a calm, grounded, and compassionate tone to every session. I communicate clearly and openly, offering steady guidance while honoring your pace. Clients describe my style as warm, thoughtful, and honest—creating a space where you can feel safe, heard, and supported. My journey to mental healthcare I help clients set clear, meaningful goals and break them into manageable steps. Together we explore patterns, build practical skills, and track progress along the way. My approach is collaborative and steady, helping you stay grounded, focused, and supported as you move toward lasting change. My first session with you In our first session, we explore what brings you to therapy, your history, and what you hope to change. I ask thoughtful questions at a comfortable pace and help you identify immediate priorities. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of direction and what our work together can look like.

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About Sylvia Gribbell

Focus areas

Anxiety
Domestic Violence
Sexual Abuse Counseling
Childhood Trauma
Life Transition
Stress
Depression
Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Experiential Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Humanistic
Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sylvia Gribbell

I’m Sylvia, a trauma specialist and eco-therapist with 20 years of experience. I help clients navigate stress, overwhelm, depression, anxiety, and major life changes through compassionate, culturally attuned care that supports healing for both mind and body. My approach My approach is holistic, steady, and practical. I blend talk therapy with grounding and body-based techniques to ease anxiety, depression, and trauma, and to support life transitions and personal growth. Together, we build insight and tools at a pace that feels safe and empowering. My focus I work with adults managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for personal growth, I offer steady, compassionate support and practical tools to help you heal, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. My communication style I bring a calm, grounded, and compassionate tone to every session. I communicate clearly and openly, offering steady guidance while honoring your pace. Clients describe my style as warm, thoughtful, and honest—creating a space where you can feel safe, heard, and supported. My journey to mental healthcare I help clients set clear, meaningful goals and break them into manageable steps. Together we explore patterns, build practical skills, and track progress along the way. My approach is collaborative and steady, helping you stay grounded, focused, and supported as you move toward lasting change. My first session with you In our first session, we explore what brings you to therapy, your history, and what you hope to change. I ask thoughtful questions at a comfortable pace and help you identify immediate priorities. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of direction and what our work together can look like.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Depression
Pain Management Consultation
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1841501913

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What languages does Sylvia Gribbell speak?

Sylvia Gribbell speaks English.

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