- Anxiety management
- Family of origin issues
- Skill-based work
About Agnes
Agnes "Ginger" Segar is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD. Ginger also addresses family of origin issues and caregiver stress when these relate to current struggles.
She favors practical, evidence-based techniques and draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning new ways to manage anxiety and stress, and improving communication in important relationships. Work may include strategies for obsessive thoughts, phobias, and the life transitions that often bring up strong emotions.
Ginger pays attention to how early family roles and expectations still influence daily life. She helps people name those patterns and try different choices. Conversations often include skill practice, problem-solving, and direct feedback to build confidence and change old habits.
Her background combines clinical therapy and education, which supports a practical teaching style in sessions. Clients can expect straightforward explanations of techniques and hands-on practice rather than long theoretical talks. The emphasis is on usable skills that fit into everyday life.
To begin, people complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location. Confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques often used in her work include cognitive-behavioral strategies and humanistic-informed approaches. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on noticing thoughts and testing them with practical experiments; they help with anxiety, OCD symptoms, and phobias. Humanistic-informed methods emphasize understanding personal values and strengthening self-esteem through reflective conversation and skill practice.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals, try approaches, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That process is gradual and guided by the client's needs, preferences, and what shows results in sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a shorter visit is needed. It can also let a person practice skills in their regular environment, then discuss what did and didn't work at the next meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD, plus related topics like caregiver stress and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and blends approaches to meet individual needs. Sessions emphasize skills, problem solving, and clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed as an LMFT in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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