Anne San Juan , LMFT

Anne San Juan is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings a direct, down-to-earth approach to sessions. She speaks plainly and listens closely to help people notice patterns and understand themselves better. Her manner is matter-of-fact and nonjudgmental, so clients can talk honestly about what’s troubling them.

Anne focuses on practical conversations that help people reconnect with themselves and others. She uses straightforward questions and gentle reflection to help clients see options and make small changes. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to build steps that fit each person’s life.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges. She also works with people facing midlife questions, career shifts, and multicultural concerns. Anne lists Women’s issues among her areas of focus and supports clients exploring those concerns.

Anne draws on client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor each conversation. She has three years of experience in the role described here and brings practical tools for coping, communication, and goal setting. Sessions are offered in English and take place online in California.

People who prefer a direct communicator who values clear steps and honest conversation may find her approach helpful. To begin, she asks clients to share current struggles and immediate goals so they can choose the next actionable step together.

How Anne’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Motivational Interviewing uses open questions and gentle guidance to build motivation for change, which is useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, or stages of ambivalence.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust those methods as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls let conversations feel more personal, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging allows ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to keep up with therapy during work breaks, caregiving duties, or travel while staying connected with a licensed professional.