Virginia Purnell, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Virginia Purnell

Focus areas

Anger Management

Chronic Impulsivity

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Anxiety

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Motivational Interviewing

Somatic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Virginia Purnell

I have been licensed as a therapist in the state of California since 2015, and have been working in the field of mental health since 2010. I treat OCD, depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, trichotillomania, hoarding, trauma and grief disorders. My focus I am hoping to work with people that are open to talking about their mental health, (I understand that this is not always easy...being vulnerable) and have a desire to improve their mental health, in a small or a big way. I meet people where they are at. My approach I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to understand their experiences and develop practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. I believe that therapy can help clients build skills to move toward meaningful, lasting change, while creating a life that feels aligned with their values. My communication style I am a strong mix of warm and direct. This helps me talk with you about what is happening in your life, and also be able to make a plan to work on improving what you came to therapy for. My goals for you We will work together every step of the way. From building therapeutic rapport, to learning what brought you to therapy, treatment planning (i.e., what is your goal or intention for therapy). Our first session In our first session we will spend time building rapport, and I will make it a goal to understand how I can support you. I identify as... Female Caucasian or White

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

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

NPI number

1609190479

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Virginia Purnell work with?

Virginia Purnell works with Rula Health - Central CA.

What are common reasons for patients to see Virginia Purnell?

Virginia Purnell frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Virginia Purnell on their profile.