Meet the Owner & Therapist
Ziesha Chineastera Waters-Carrico, LCSW
Let’s Start the Journey
THERAPY, COACHING
Hello,
my name is Ziesha Waters-Carrico, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Los Angeles, CA. I have spent my career working with people with symptoms of depression and anxiety that have become unmanageable. Using the Cognitive Behavior (CBT) approach, and other evidence-based practices, I assist clients with overcoming negative thinking and achieving personal growth.
I started working in the behavioral science field as a substance use counselor for youth and young adults. There, I developed my passion for helping others become the best versions of themselves. I then started providing co-occurring and employment coaching to individuals who identified mental health symptoms as barriers to employment. After obtaining my degree from the University of Southern California in 2017, I took an interest in developing skills that help my clients gain a sense of efficiency in their professional and personal lives.
What to expect
It is important to me that my clients feel safe and supported while sharing some of the most vulnerable parts of themselves. I strive to create an environment that is filled with empathy and warmth. For me, client-therapist relationships should feel like a team and be used as a form of support. My style is to be direct, non-judgmental, supportive, and motivating throughout our work together. I also enjoy including a little humor in our sessions because sometimes we deserve a good laugh.
During the first session, clients should expect to lead me through gaining an understanding of their world and the challenges within. I hope to gain an understanding of the client's experience with mental stress and how it creates challenges in their everyday lives. This is also the time in which we will start creating therapy goals.