Ana Maria Berryman , LCSW

Ana Maria Berryman is a licensed social worker in California with 21 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult transitions. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings long-term clinical experience to work with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and the many challenges that come with life changes. She also has experience addressing compassion fatigue, helping those who feel emotionally depleted by caregiving or demanding roles.

She emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely. Her practice centers on meeting clients where they are and collaborating to find practical ways to cope and move forward. Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, she honors that first step and encourages people who are ready to reach out to explore support and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Sessions

Ana Maria Berryman often draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early and current relational patterns shape emotions and behavior. This approach helps address difficulties with trust, abandonment, and relationship challenges by focusing on connection and repair. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another frequently used method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions; CBT offers practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by changing unhelpful thinking and developing coping skills. Mindfulness therapy complements these approaches by teaching present-moment awareness and self-compassion practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together with the client, she tailors sessions and techniques so therapy feels practical and relevant. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to match individual circumstances.

Online therapy with Ana Maria is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Remote sessions make it easier for clients to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations, supporting continuity of work on stress, grief, anxiety, and life changes.