About Cerise
Cerise Dossman is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with three years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are facing family struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, or major life changes. Cerise aims to make therapy practical and approachable so parents and individuals can get clear next steps.
She creates a calm, warm space for people to talk through painful memories and upsetting events. Sessions focus on rebuilding self-esteem, processing guilt and shame, and finding ways to forgive when that feels possible.
How Cerise works
Cerise listens for each person's values and life goals and works from there. Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide recovery from post-traumatic stress and the effects of abuse. She helps people develop coping strategies they can use day to day.
The emphasis is on skills that make a visible difference in mood and routine. Cerise also supports people wrestling with isolation, loneliness, and questions of life purpose. She helps clients name what matters and try concrete steps toward it.
Her style is steady, respectful, and goal-oriented. Therapy with Cerise blends practical tools and supportive conversation. She partners with clients to set achievable goals and adjust plans as progress happens.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative and focused on what the client needs next.
What Cerise works with
The areas below are the ones Cerise selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques work online
Cerise draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people process trauma and rebuild daily routines. One approach focuses on grounding and stabilization skills to reduce the intensity of post-traumatic stress symptoms; it teaches simple exercises people can use when they feel overwhelmed. Another approach emphasizes grief processing and meaning-making to help people name losses and find next steps toward acceptance and purpose.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Cerise works collaboratively to figure out which techniques match a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so therapy stays practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people see facial cues and use face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions or a quick way to share thoughts after a difficult moment. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and changing routines.
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