- Grief support
- Guilt and shame
- Culturally aware care
About Cerise
Cerise Dossman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are carrying heavy feelings after family conflict, trauma, grief, or major life changes. She also works with concerns around self-esteem, isolation, purpose, and the particular burdens of guilt and shame.
Her work centers on listening closely to what feels most urgent. Sessions look at what happened, how it still affects daily life, and practical steps to manage overwhelming feelings. She pays attention to cultural and faith-related values when they matter to the person in front of her.
Cerise helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and build small, workable strategies for change. That can mean learning ways to cope during hard moments, practicing new responses in relationships, or finding language to make sense of painful memories. She aims to strengthen resources people already have rather than add more pressure.
She offers direct, steady support for processing grief and trauma-related reactions. When guilt or shame is present, sessions focus on understanding where those feelings come from and how they influence behavior. The work moves between talking, planning, and trying out different ways of coping.
Cerise grounds her practice in evidence-based therapeutic techniques while keeping things practical and relevant. People who value cultural awareness and faith-informed perspectives may find this approach useful. To begin, clients follow the service intake steps to match and schedule their first appointment.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques guide the work in straightforward ways. For example, trauma-focused approaches help people acknowledge what happened and reduce its hold on daily life by practicing grounding and paced processing. Approaches that address grief focus on naming losses, creating ways to remember, and building routines that allow difficult feelings to coexist with daily responsibilities.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, personal values, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they choose techniques that fit the person's needs and adjust them over time based on progress and preference.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during lunch breaks or between errands. They can also allow for shorter check-ins on days when a full session feels like too much. Ask about format options when completing the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements match daily routines and technical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Cerise works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and post-traumatic stress.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She looks at where those feelings come from and how they affect day-to-day choices. Sessions combine discussion, practical coping strategies, and steps to try different responses over time.
What is her background and experience?
Cerise has three years of clinical experience working as a therapist in California. Her practice emphasizes cultural and faith-informed perspectives when relevant.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake process.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.