

My name is Sandra Hirschfield. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist #38224 in the state of California and an Art Therapist with extensive
experience over the past thirty years providing comprehensive clinical support
including assessment and therapeutic strategies to reduce symptoms related to
environmental stress and mental health issues. Children, adolescents and adults
who struggle with emotional regulation learn to develop coping strategies when
experiencing distressing and traumatic incidents that impact their quality of
life. I utilize therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness based Cognitive
Behavioral and Psychodynamic modalities to identify irrational thought
patterns and situational issues to elicit a healing process and improve overall
well-being. My private practice focuses on individuals and families who are
experiencing anxiety and depression particularly related to distressing and
trauma related incidents or when responding to significant loss, isolation or
other transitions related to social, emotional or psychological challenges during
difficult times. When assessing the level of care with effective approaches,
there is potential to ameliorate a positive outcome resulting in a stable level of
functioning.