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Phyllis Farmer

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Magellan, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety and Stress

Great to meet you!

My name is Phyllis Jean Farmer, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience in the field of mental health. My goal as a therapist is to foster an empathetic environment that is supportive and safe for individuals to address their mental health concerns, improve their well-being, and to achieve their personal goals so that they may go on to live more fulfilling lives.

A bit about my approach to therapy

. My areas of expertise include working with individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, life transitions, family conflict, grief, self-esteem, relationship issues and various forms of trauma. The relationship will consist of a collaborative approach where I will assist you with identifying your treatment goals which will become the focus of the treatment process. During this process I will incorporate various evidence based theoretical methodologies to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.

What you can expect from our first session

. It is important to understand that healing is a personal journey that challenges us to face our pain and life difficulties in a manner that is authentic and empowering. At times during the therapeutic process, you may experience uncomfortable emotions, which is why it is important for you to understand that this experience is normal. Healing cannot come without release - let it end, let it hurt, let it heal, let it go. Together we can discover new habits that can change your life for the better.

“Your emotional pain won’t last forever-but it will wait forever. Disconnecting delays both healing & growth.”

Dr. Anita Phillips


Phyllis's style is

Solution-oriented
Affirming
Empowering

Insurance carriers Phyllis accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Magellan
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Phyllis

MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Sacramento
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California, Arizona)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Depression, Family Issues, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and PTSD
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Behavior Management, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Positive Psychology, Somatic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Humanistic, Relational, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, and Trauma Focused CBT

Location

343 East Main Street
Stockton, CA 95202