Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Cerise Dossman, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and family care
Continue with CeriseCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 109995
- NPI
- 1568147726
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Cerise supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Life transitions
About Cerise
Cerise Dossman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
Cerise works with individuals who need straightforward, practical help for heavy feelings. Sessions are focused on talking through what's happening now and finding small ways to manage day-to-day pressures. She keeps language direct and concrete so people can use what they learn between meetings.
Her background emphasizes culturally responsive care and attention to spiritual or faith-aligned perspectives when clients want that included. In practice she listens for how culture, identity, and beliefs affect coping, relationships, and decisions. That informs the kinds of strategies she suggests.
Therapy sessions look at past events that still cause pain and also at current patterns that make life harder. Cerise helps people rebuild confidence, process grief, and reduce feelings of isolation by practicing new ways of responding. Work often includes finding realistic coping tools and steps to reconnect with purpose.
People who prefer clear goals and practical steps find this approach useful. Cerise aims to help clients notice progress in everyday life and to reduce the hold of shame, guilt, or traumatic memories over time.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Two kinds of evidence-based work commonly guide her sessions: trauma-focused approaches that help people name and reduce the impact of painful memories, and grief-focused techniques that help sort out emotions and practical next steps after a loss. Trauma-focused work often involves learning ways to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and to change responses that keep problems going. Grief-focused techniques help people organize feelings, remember what matters, and plan routines that support daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. The main practical advantage is fitting sessions into everyday life - you can choose times that work around work, caregiving, or other commitments. Online sessions also make it easier to maintain continuity after a move or a schedule change and can reduce travel time so check-ins are simpler to keep.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and skills people can apply between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has three years of clinical experience as a licensed professional. That experience is focused on the specialties listed above.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice information reflects that state credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the initial booking steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers