Dr. Annabel Fields
CA Psychologist PSY28382
California
Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles
Continue with AnnabelAt a glance
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist PSY28382
- License
- Psychologist, California / PSY28382
- NPI
- 1124567722
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Practical tools
- Warm collaborative style
About Annabel
Dr. Annabel Fields greets readers with a calm, straightforward presence and a focus on the day-to-day problems that make life harder. She centers conversations on the symptoms that interfere with routine functioning rather than on labels. Her approach aims to help people find clearer motivation and practical steps forward.
Dr. Fields is a California psychologist. She earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University in Pennsylvania in 2008 and has practiced for 19 years. Over that time she has worked across different treatment settings and with many kinds of concerns, which informs her flexible way of working.
In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and related approaches. That means conversations focus on what feels hard now, learning new ways to think and act, and building motivation for change. She emphasizes collaboration and a warm manner so people feel seen and heard.
Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, caregiving strain, chronic health challenges, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. She also addresses concerns tied to family of origin, communication, and isolation.
People who value practical tools and steady support may find this style helpful. The therapist works in California and conducts sessions in English. If you want to explore next steps, follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first meeting.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Dr. Fields draws on Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide conversations. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person's own reasons for change and can help with addictions, procrastination, or low motivation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, acceptance, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt the work as progress unfolds.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Online meetings can also make it simpler to keep consistent work on skills between sessions. A therapist and client will discuss scheduling, length, and practical details to find a setup that fits everyday routines. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help people with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness and concerns related to gender and sexual identity.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative. She focuses on clear steps, motivation, and practical skills while listening to each person’s experience.
What is her professional background?
She earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Widener University in 2008 and has 19 years of clinical experience in varied treatment settings.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
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?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for people located in the supported region.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.
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