Grace is patient , an excellent listener, and offers fresh perspectives which I find extremely helpful!
Grace Szeja, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Grace is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Grace. View 21 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida, Arizona, and 1 more
Recent reviews
Grace always offers advice and perspectives that help unlock new ways of thinking about issues ! Super grateful
More about Grace
- 10 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Greetings, I am glad you are here today. My name is Grace and I have been a clinical social worker for more then 9 years. I use the pronouns her/she. My clinical experience is in a hospital setting, I have worked with a variety of people (age 5 to 90) with an equally vast range of issues and disorders. I enjoy hearing from people who identify with in the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone from the iGen / Gen Z. I always strive to meet my clients with compassion and respect, regardless of age, skin color, or identification. As we navigate our own path in life, it can be scary, lonely, with the footing unknown. I want to help you traverse your challenges, whatever they may be.
Before pursuing a career as a clinical social worker, my passion and work experience is in fine arts. I have faced those challenges of forging your own path when everyone around you offers nothing but obstacles. After obtaining my dream career (comic illustrator) I found that my dream job was not the same as having a dream life. I am fortunate that I was able to explore my other strengths, and found a career in “being the person I wish I had” in my life growing up.
Do you struggle making yourself and your needs a priority? Are you living each day to the fullest? Are you letting go of the past and not fearing the future? Are you learning to like and love yourself? Struggling to break a toxic cycle? Have you always wanted to allow yourself to be you? Do you have dreams you're afraid to follow? It's time to let go of what is holding you back, and weight down your heart and spirit.
Working from a client centered approach, I utilize many expressive creative art therapies, including zendoodle, zen journal, sand tray, drawing, painting, clay (and more) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practices (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Practices (DBT). I believe that therapy is for anyone who would like to developing new thought patterns, increasing your healthy coping skill, discarding your old beliefs about yourself, and gaining awareness of your internal and external resources.
Don't waste another precious day being miserable or unhappy, its time to allow yourself to be free and find joy. If you don't like something, then change it so you do. Life is too short and too precious to waste it to fear, past hurt, or unhappiness.
In my free time, I enjoy gardening, distance running, and hiking. I have three cats, and two rabbits. Others would describe me as kind, gentle, and a meme expert. I worked as a fine artist before I became a therapist. I know first hand the grief we place upon ourselves when we live our lives according to the needs and wants of others. We can't change yesterday, but we still have the power to navigate tomorrow.
“You have to get a little lost on your way to being found.”
Pronouns: she/her
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Grace Szeja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407461296.
- LCSW · Florida · SW15586 · Expires March 2025
- LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-21902 · Expires October 2025
- LCSW · California · 122605 · Expires May 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Grace Szeja
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Grace is patient , an excellent listener, and offers fresh perspectives which I find extremely helpful!
Grace always offers advice and perspectives that help unlock new ways of thinking about issues ! Super grateful
Thanks Grace! Super helpful
The way she has challenged me to create more artwork than I have in years since graduating has been so helpful to me.
Grace always actively listens my problems and gives an insightful response. She makes me feel safe and supported.
Grace is always very supportive; she helps me to feel seen and heard.
I can’t put into words how grateful I am for Grace!! I have struggled with confidence and negative self-talk over the years, but Grace helps me find the small victories in everyday life. She is an incredible listener and is amazing at helping me reframe things to see them in a different light. Truly cannot say enough good things about Grace and the quality of care and support she has provided over the last year.
Grace is great. She is helping me be a better person and figure out what I need from myself and others to be happier
Grace makes me feel extremely supported and always provides me with helpful tools to implement into my day to day life. She is very receptive to what I want / need out of therapy and shapes our sessions based on that.
Grace is an amazing listener, she is very empathetic and friendly. I always wanted a therapist to give me some practical solutions to help me heal and cope with my mental health and she gave me some very helpful activities that I kept on doing.
She has been really helpful to me and is helping me sort out issues that has plagued me for years feeling really happy that she is always there to talk to me and help me realise what I couldn't see . Thanks Grace .
She's amazing and listens to my issues so well!!
Thank you for listening and giving thoughtful feedback/suggestions!
Grace has been incredibly professional and helpful. She listens and is able to assist with issues I'm dealing with.
Grace is a wonderfully active listener and offers thoughtful insights when appropriate. She has been very helpful this year as I’ve navigated breast cancer and painful relationship issues. Highly recommend!
Grace is extremely patient. She understands my needs and encourages me to be my better self. I feel no guilt when communicating or when I need time to process. I have had other councilors in the past but she is by far the best.
Thank you Grace!
Grace has been a great help with me in our short time together. She' s proactive, keeps notes and is a good listener. She is well equipped to deal with my issues and I can trust her to have an open space to talk.
Grace is a good fit for me and my needs, and actively listens to me and my concerns. Very dependable
Grace has been very helpful with finding my own purpose and brought me to the right path again. I resonated with her because of her experience with fine art I could relate as my artists life and their daily struggles. Very helpful !
Grace has been a great help. I recently seperated from my wife here in Germany and Being an Australian here during Covid-19 has been difficult. She has been a really good support and understanding. She definitley knows how to listen well. Grace is patient with me when i just ramble out my emotions.
Frequently asked questions
Does Grace Szeja offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Grace Szeja works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Grace Szeja speak?
Grace Szeja speaks English.
How many years of experience does Grace Szeja have?
Grace Szeja has 10 years of experience.
Where is Grace Szeja licensed to practice?
Grace Szeja is licensed to practice in Florida, Arizona, and California.
Does Grace Szeja accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Grace Szeja accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Grace Szeja offer?
Grace Szeja offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Grace Szeja?
Grace Szeja can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Grace Szeja?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.