Sequoia San Juan, LPCC
A calm space to set things down
Details
| Name | Sequoia San Juan |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Sequoia
Sequoia San Juan is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, trauma, and problems with self-esteem. She creates a calm space where clients can set down heavy feelings and begin to notice what they need. Sessions are gentle and paced to match each person's comfort level.
She listens for the stories that shape how people see themselves. Narrative Therapy is part of her toolkit, and she uses it to help clients separate from unhelpful stories and find alternatives.
Background and approach
Sequoia also draws on client-centered approaches to keep the work grounded in clear, respectful listening. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used when clients want direct ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered for grounding and managing moments of anxiety or panic.
Motivational Interviewing helps people who feel stuck find the next small step toward change. Sequoia has seven years of counseling experience working with issues such as intimacy-related concerns, communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. She meets clients where they are and adapts the pace to each person’s needs.
Based in California, she holds the LPCC credential and provides therapy in English. Her style is warm, compassionate, and steady, focused on helping people feel heard and begin practical shifts in their daily lives.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Sequoia works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sequoia among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sequoia among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sequoia among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sequoia among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sequoia among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sequoia among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sequoia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sequoia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Sequoia blends Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients notice the stories they live by and make different choices. Narrative Therapy focuses on separating a person from a problem story so they can see alternatives and reclaim agency. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at a comfortable pace to help people feel understood and more able to try new things.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical work on thoughts and behaviors when that fits a client's goals. CBT offers clear exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits, which can be useful for anxiety, panic attacks, and low mood. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work; Sequoia collaborates with each client to decide what feels most helpful based on needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and try different ways of connecting until they find what works best.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Other focuses include self-esteem, panic attacks, social anxiety, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, compassionate, and client-centered. She moves at a gentle pace and listens closely to the stories that shape a person's experience.
How much experience does she have?
She brings seven years of counseling experience working with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPCC credential and practices from California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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