Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Renata Peterson, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 64374
- NPI
- 1922117605
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Renata 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
- Hypnotherapy
- Career concerns
- Self esteem work
About Renata
Renata Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, and the practical challenges of life change.
She focuses on straightforward, conversational work. Sessions are a place to talk through what’s happening now and figure out concrete next steps. Renata pays attention to how everyday pressures - work, family obligations, money, and health - shape mood and decision making.
Renata uses hypnotherapy as one of her clinical approaches. In sessions she may introduce focused relaxation and guided imagery to help reduce anxiety, shift unhelpful patterns, and support confidence. The aim is to pair those methods with direct conversation about goals and coping strategies.
Her approach is collaborative and grounded. She helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, then practices alternatives together. Conversations include skills for handling stress, improving communication, and repairing shame or guilt when it shows up.
Renata works in English and holds a California LCSW credential. If you are figuring out whether to start, she asks clients to consider immediate concerns, practical goals, and how therapy can fit into their daily routines.
BHow sessions work
How hypnotherapy and talk work online
Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help shift habits of thinking and reduce anxiety. It can be used alongside conversation to support confidence, manage stress, and address symptoms like social anxiety or low self-esteem.Talk-based work here focuses on identifying everyday patterns that affect mood and decision making. Sessions include practical skills for communication, coping with life changes, and working through guilt or shame. The therapist and client decide together which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into work days more easily, avoid travel time, and can allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. When hypnotherapy is used online it often emphasizes voice-led guidance and simple grounding exercises that do not require special equipment. The focus is on finding workable approaches that fit daily life and goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related topics such as communication problems and guilt.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She blends talk therapy with techniques such as hypnotherapy to address symptoms and everyday functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people on stress, anxiety, motivation, and related concerns.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She holds a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers