Dr. Annabel Fields
Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles
CA Psychologist PSY28382 California
- Experience
- 19 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Annabel
Dr. Annabel Fields offers a practical, symptom-focused approach to therapy for people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and related concerns.
Background and approach
She emphasizes work on the specific problems that interfere with daily functioning rather than centering treatment on diagnostic labels. With a warm and accepting style, she aims to help clients feel heard and respected while creating individualized plans to support progress toward their goals.
Dr. Fields blends interventions drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to match each person’s needs.
Her background includes nearly two decades of experience working across a range of clinical settings, which has informed her ability to address issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, intimacy-related concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and gender identity matters. She holds the credential CA Psychologist PSY28382 and practices from California, conducting sessions in English.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that balances practical skills training with acceptance and empathic support. Treatment plans are shaped around each client’s priorities, whether the focus is building coping skills, improving communication, or managing mood and motivation.
Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online
Dr. Fields uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy forms the foundation for a respectful, empathic relationship where the therapist prioritizes understanding the client’s perspective and collaborates on goals. Mindfulness Therapy is also incorporated to teach present-focused awareness and stress-management techniques that can reduce reactivity and improve coping.Deciding on the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt interventions over time so the plan reflects what is most helpful in practice. This collaborative stance helps shape an individualized course of work rather than imposing a single approach.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, continue work during life transitions, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver skills training, reflective conversation, and practical problem-solving tailored to each client’s situation.
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Experience
19+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English