Therapist profile
Dr. Annabel Fields, CA Psychologist PSY28382
California
California psychologist - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsCA Psychologist PSY28382
- LicensePsychologist, California / PSY28382
- NPI1124567722
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- CBT and client-centered
- Anger and stress
- LGBT and gender issues
About Annabel
Dr. Annabel Fields is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY28382) with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical problems that get in the way of daily life, including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. She also works with issues related to addiction, grief, caregiver strain, and challenges around gender and sexual identity.
Fields approaches therapy by concentrating on the symptoms that cause difficulty rather than on labels alone. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, among other methods, to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions tend to include clear steps and real-life practice between meetings.
Her background includes a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University, earned in 2008. She has worked across multiple treatment settings, which exposed her to a wide range of concerns and life situations. That variety informs her practical approach to common problems like communication breakdowns, motivation, and coping with change.
Fields is experienced supporting people who are exploring gender identity, LGBT issues, and nontraditional relationship arrangements. She also lists additional focuses such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and intimacy-related difficulties. Language of work is English and her practice is based in California.
In sessions she combines conversational, client-centered dialogue with skill building from CBT and brief solution-focused techniques. The work is collaborative and geared toward manageable changes that fit everyday life. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Fields commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing different responses; it is often helpful for anger, anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the conversational relationship and listening; it helps people clarify what matters to them and decide on next steps.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to test techniques, notice what helps, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences rather than insisting on a single method.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can be scheduled during a lunch break, or a phone session may be chosen when video is difficult. Licensed professionals often combine conversation, CBT exercises, and brief between-session tasks to keep progress practical and applicable to everyday situations.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, caregiver stress, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered, conversational style combined with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology completed in 2008.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist PSY28382 and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with clients who can be seen within her stated region.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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