At a glance
- Credentials
- LPCC
- License
- LPCC, California / 16396
- NPI
- 1891339180
- Experience
- 7 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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- Motivational approach
- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
About Sequoia
Sequoia San Juan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who helps people carrying stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles. She offers a calm, steady presence for those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Sessions focus on listening, letting pain be named, and finding practical steps forward.
Her style is warm and client-centered. She sits alongside people rather than directing them, and she moves at a pace that respects each person's comfort. Motivational Interviewing is one approach she uses to help people find their own reasons to change and to build momentum toward goals.
Sequoia also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral experiments. Mindfulness practices are used for grounding during moments of anxiety or panic. Narrative ideas help untangle the stories people tell about themselves and open space for different meanings.
Across sessions she blends approaches rather than following a strict protocol. That means practical skills, curiosity about life patterns, and attention to emotional experience all appear in the work. She supports people through trauma and post-traumatic stress with sensitivity to timing and readiness.
Sequoia has seven years of clinical experience and practices in California. She works with adults, teens, and couples and speaks English. If you are considering therapy, she encourages people to start where they are and take small steps toward change.
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Online approaches that emphasize motivation and clarity
Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and guiding someone to uncover what matters most to them and build small, achievable steps toward their goals.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience. The therapist offers acceptance, attentive listening, and gentle curiosity so people can speak openly about anxiety, grief, relationship strain, or life transitions and decide what feels right for them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. In online sessions this can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes between meetings, and using short experiments to test new ways of coping with panic or social anxiety.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level rather than applying a single method from the start.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session options to pick what best fits your daily life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Sequoia help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic, social anxiety, isolation, communication problems, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is warm and client-centered. Sessions emphasize listening, gentle pacing, practical skills, and collaboration to help people feel understood and make gradual changes.
What kinds of clinical methods are used?
The therapist blends Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and narrative approaches to match each person's needs and goals.
What are the therapist's credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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