- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Annabel
Dr. Annabel Fields is a California psychologist with 19 years of experience. She is a CA Psychologist (PSY28382) and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and related difficulties such as grief and caregiver strain. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus.
She focuses on the symptoms that make daily life harder, not just labels. Sessions are practical and direct. The conversation often centers on what feels most difficult right now and what small changes might make a difference.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness methods. That means sessions mix talking through problems, learning new ways to notice and test thoughts, and practicing calming or attention skills between meetings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when the goal is clearer steps or behavior change.
Fields trained at Widener University where she completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2008. She has worked in multiple treatment settings over the past two decades, which shaped a practice that addresses a wide range of concerns from substance use and chronic health issues to gender identity and intimacy-related questions.
She supports people from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. Therapy begins by identifying immediate, manageable goals and then tracking progress across sessions. Practical tools and short exercises are commonly assigned to build skills outside of sessions.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working at the client’s pace, helping people clarify what matters most to them. It aims to create a respectful partnership where the therapist follows the client’s concerns and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills for noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior. CBT can help with anxiety, social fears, low mood, and challenges like anger or problem drinking by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These exercises are often brief and meant to be practiced between sessions to support coping in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is observed.
If you plan to meet online, confirm available session formats before booking since session options are not listed here. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, shortening travel time, and making it easier to add short check-ins around work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and homework so the work continues between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, caregiver strain, addiction concerns, and related problems such as isolation and shame.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Sessions focus on symptoms that interfere with daily life and practical strategies to address them, combining conversational, problem-solving, and skills-based work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience and completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2008.
What are her credentials and region?
She is a California psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist PSY28382, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.