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Nancy Swanson

Therapist(She/her)
30 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Anger management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Nancy, and I have extensive experience helping families in crisis navigate the uncertainty, fear, and disruption that accompany addiction, and mental health concerns. I bring my professional and “lived experience” to families and individuals impacted by the behavior of a loved one who is still struggling and suffering. I'm confident I can help your family.

My approach to therapy

I use kindness, empathy, and knowledge to help you learn to effectively help your loved one out of this painful abyss.

My approach is solution-focused. I am a certified clinician in both CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), and “Invitation to Change” methods. I utilize Acceptance & Commitment Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; and enhanced communication skills to heal fractured family relationships.

What you can expect from me

I am easy going, approachable, and have been told I have a great sense of humor. These traits help me build rapport with even the most ambivalent and resistant clients.

After our first session you will leave with referrals, resources and reassurance that you don’t have to go through this all alone.

You leave with a new perspective and feeling hope again.

About me

  • I identify as
    Native American, Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    30 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch College
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Anger management, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English