Profile / United States
Adrienne Lear, LMFT
California
Licensed LMFT - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centered
- Goal focused
- Short practical steps
About Adrienne
Adrienne Lear is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with six years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She describes motivation and confidence work among her regular concerns. Adrienne emphasizes straightforward, practical work rather than technical language.
In sessions she listens and asks questions to clarify patterns of thinking and behavior. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to reflect what clients say and support them in naming feelings. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses in day-to-day situations.
Adrienne works with people coping with life changes such as divorce, adoption or foster care issues, and pregnancy or childbirth transitions. She also addresses substance use concerns, workplace stress, and the effects of past abuse. She helps people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and then experiment with small changes.
Her approach is organized around clear goals and steps. Sessions often include talking, practicing new skills, and reviewing what went well between meetings. She encourages clients to bring specific problems or situations to each session so they can work on concrete next steps.
Practical matters are part of the conversation. Adrienne notes that subscription-based sessions are used and that the subscription can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Adrienne uses CBT and Client-Centered methods online
Adrienne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice automatic thoughts and test different ways of responding. CBT sessions tend to focus on specific situations, patterns of thinking, and concrete skills to try between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening framework so clients can name feelings and priorities without pressure. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She discusses goals and preferences with each client and adapts the approach as progress unfolds. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client agree on small, measurable steps. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for quicker check-ins, and let people choose sessions that match their day-to-day needs. If you want to proceed, follow the platform steps to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first session so the practical options can be clarified.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, divorce, substance concerns, workplace issues, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, structured approach that combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions emphasize clear goals, checking how thoughts affect behavior, and practicing new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Adrienne has six years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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