June Cichowicz , LCSW

June Cichowicz is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 23 years of professional counseling experience. She completed graduate study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and went on to finish a two-year mental health fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, where she worked with a wide and diverse client population ranging from children and adolescents to adults with varied abilities and backgrounds. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential indicating advanced training in clinical social work.

Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and the many challenges that accompany life changes and transitions, including serious illness, grief and loss. She also works with issues such as addictions, bipolar disorder, family and parenting concerns, and a range of emotional and adjustment problems.

June draws on both clinical training and personal life experience to guide her work, and she often uses a sense of humor when appropriate to support progress. She values a collaborative, goal-oriented approach and views each person as the expert of their own story, with strengths that can be mobilized to address challenges. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life takes courage, and she is committed to supporting clients through that process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with June Cichowicz

June uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, respectful space where the client's goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy and building on the client's existing strengths to address concerns like relationship struggles, life transitions and self-esteem issues.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression and stress. CBT offers practical strategies and skills that can be used between sessions to promote steady progress.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another tool she draws on, offering skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for managing strong emotions, improving relationships and reducing impulsive or self-destructive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and June works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors methods and pacing to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with June is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and to access support from wherever the client is located within California.