About Reina
Reina Menasche is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. She helps clients who struggle with relationships, motivation, self-esteem, and the adjustments that come with life changes. Reina works to create an open space where clients can speak freely and be heard.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Conversations look at current problems and practical ways to cope. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps set small, manageable goals.
Background and approach
Reina aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere so people can name difficult feelings without pressure. She offers support while clients try new strategies and notice what does or doesn’t help. Progress is often made by practicing small changes between sessions.
Her approach is collaborative. She talks through options and helps clients choose tools that fit their day-to-day life. Sessions can include relaxation techniques, problem-solving, and work on communication skills when relationships are a concern.
Based in California, Reina brings decades of clinical experience to each session. She encourages a steady pace and realistic expectations. Her emphasis is on steady improvement and on giving clients practical skills they can use right away.
Approaches that help online and in session
Two evidence-based techniques she uses include practical skills training and problem-focused work. Practical skills training teaches simple coping tools such as breathing, grounding, and short routines to reduce stress and anxiety during daily life. Problem-focused work looks at specific issues - like a relationship problem or a career change - and breaks them into steps clients can try between sessions.Reina also emphasizes short-term goal setting and behavior changes. This involves setting one or two clear goals, tracking small steps toward them, and adjusting the plan as needed. That approach helps people build confidence and see progress without feeling overwhelmed.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a client's needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit their lifestyle. Together they decide what to keep, change, or add as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when they prefer it. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is inconvenient. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, short updates, or when someone needs to write out thoughts between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work consistently over time.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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