Dr. Annabel Fields greets readers with a straightforward, compassionate style. She focuses on the everyday problems that make life harder, such as low self esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, and trouble with motivation. Dr. Fields uses practical methods to help people move forward rather than centering on diagnostic labels. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear.
With 19 years of experience, Dr. Fields draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and other tools matched to individual needs. She earned a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University and holds a California psychologist license listed as CA Psychologist PSY28382. Her background includes work in multiple treatment settings, which contributed to a broad view of common life challenges.
In sessions she keeps the tone warm and inviting. Conversations focus on symptoms and daily functioning - for example sleep, mood, anger, or relationship patterns. Practical strategies can include identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and practicing awareness skills to ease stress.
Dr. Fields says she accepts people across different gender identities and sexual orientations and notes experience with LGBTQ concerns and gender identity matters. She also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and intimacy-related questions. The emphasis is on making a plan that fits each person’s life.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and location is California. Language of service is English.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people shape their own goals. This approach can help with issues like low self esteem, identity questions, and relationship concerns because it starts from what matters to the client.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try small behavior changes. This can be useful for anxiety, depression, motivation problems, and handling stress in daily life.
Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping work or caregiving interruptions smaller. If you need a shorter check-in, or prefer not to be on camera, those options can be discussed when arranging care. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking to make sure they match your needs.
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional 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 issues
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, caregiver strain, and work or career stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
The focus is on symptoms that interfere with daily life rather than labels. Sessions mix client-centered conversation with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in a variety of treatment settings with people facing many kinds of challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a California psychologist and is listed as CA Psychologist PSY28382. Her practice location is California.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.