Ana Maria Berryman , LCSW

Ana Maria Berryman, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is licensed in California and brings 21 years of professional experience to her therapeutic practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and major life changes, and has particular experience supporting those coping with compassion fatigue. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly and explored at a pace that feels manageable.

She recognizes that beginning therapy is a courageous step and honors that decision as an important part of healing and growth. In sessions she collaborates with individuals to identify practical coping strategies and to process difficult emotions, tailoring her support to each person’s needs. Her work combines steady empathy with skills-based tools aimed at helping people navigate transitions and restore a greater sense of balance.

Attachment, CBT, and Mindfulness Approaches in Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence present-day emotional responses and interpersonal connections. It can be helpful for people working through abandonment or attachment concerns, as well as those seeking to improve communication and closeness in relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking and to build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and compassionate attention to experience, which can reduce reactivity, ease overwhelm, and support emotion regulation during life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Ana Maria Berryman works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to tailor care, and she guides that exploration together with each person.

Online therapy offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility and accessibility, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These formats allow therapists to deliver supportive, skills-focused work in ways that fit each client’s routine and comfort level.