Specialized Care for Anxiety & Depression
Brenda Miko, Licensed clinical social worker
WELCOME!
My focus is to assist adult clients to overcome the effects of anxiety, depression, and various mood disorders to navigate life stressors with minimal disruption. We each bring with us our own unique experiences, challenges, shortcomings, and personal strengths. It is my honor to assist clients in healing from experiences that do not define them, and to feel empowered and excited to live fulfilling lives.
My Approach
I create a warm and inviting space to allow clients to feel safe and supported and to trust they are being heard and understood. I work wholeheartedly to understand my clients and assist them in navigating their obstacles while building resilience. I work to assists clients in strengthening their insight through gentle challenges designed to mold new perspectives and a renewed sense of confidence. I use an array of evidence-based treatment methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy, to support and honor the individual needs and backgrounds of each client which make them unique.
Our Initial Session
Clients I am fortunate enough to work with will feel comforted in knowing that they have found a therapist who allows them to feel validated and appreciated for the individual that they are. I am truly honored to be invited into the lives of those who choose to work with me, and it will be apparent in our first session that I am committed to contributing to the journey of change that each client wishes to see in themselves.
WHAT IS ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY?
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies but shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly. ART works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing memories and images are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions. ART accomplishes this through the use of rapid eye movements similar to eye movements that occur during dreaming. ART does not involve hypnotherapy, and the client is always in control of what is happening.
What to Expect:
While you may likely revisit distressful memories during the process of ART treatment, it is not necessary to explain them with specific detail to your therapist, thereby reducing the likelihood of re-traumatization during the therapy process.
**Many clients experience significant relief of their symptoms in 1-6 sessions,
Insurance accepted!
I am excited to offer my services through the following insurance companies:
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Decent, Kaiser Permanente (Southern CA), MHN, and Optum.
Out-of-Network Options:
If you do not see your insurance provider listed, I can also provide assistance with accessing available Out-Of-Network benefits for reduced costs. If you prefer to seek services on a cash-pay basis, I offer a variety of convenient payment options.