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Sherif Toma

PsyD

Pronouns

He/Him

Languages

English

Location

Virtual

About Me

At Thrive Psychological Services, we are dedicated to fostering a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment where you can explore, understand, and work through the mental health challenges that you face. Our practice focuses on addressing a variety of mental health concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. We understand that each individualÕs experience is unique, and thus we tailor our therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs and goals. Through evidence-based practices and compassionate support, we aim to empower you to achieve mental wellness and a more fulfilling life. We utilize a blend of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and others, to provide effective treatment and support. Our approach is holistic, considering all aspects of your life and well-being. We believe in working collaboratively with you to identify the roots of your challenges and to develop strategies that promote resilience, growth, and healing.

PsyD — Doctor of Psychology. A PsyD holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, with training that emphasizes hands-on clinical practice alongside research literacy. PsyDs are licensed psychologists qualified to diagnose, provide psychotherapy, and administer psychological assessments. Licensure requires a doctoral degree, a supervised internship year, post-doctoral hours, and a national + state exam.

Our First Conversation

Our first conversation is a consultation — typically 45 to 60 minutes — to understand what brought you in, what you're hoping to learn or change, and whether a formal assessment, ongoing therapy, or a referral to a colleague would serve you best. I won't recommend testing or treatment you don't need. If we proceed with assessment, I'll walk you through the battery and timeline. If we proceed with therapy, we'll outline a working frame and revisit it as we go.

What You Can Count On From Me

Clients and referrers tell me three things stand out. I take diagnostic ambiguity seriously and won't overstate certainty I don't have. I integrate assessment findings into treatment in a way that's clinically usable, not just descriptive. And I name when I think someone else on our team — or outside it — would serve you better than I can.

Who I’m Here For

I work most often with adults and older adolescents whose presenting concerns warrant either a formal assessment or longer-term psychotherapy. That includes complex diagnostic questions, treatment-resistant symptoms, and presentations where prior brief therapy hasn't moved the needle. I also consult to other clinicians on differential diagnosis and case conceptualization.


My Therapeutic Approach

My practice integrates evidence-based assessment with collaborative treatment planning. Whether the work begins with diagnostic clarification or moves directly into therapy, I take seriously that what we measure shapes what we treat — and that no test result is a substitute for the conversation that surrounds it. For longer-term care, I draw on cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and acceptance-based approaches, matched to what fits the person in front of me rather than the framework I was trained in most recently.

Treatment Methods

Humanistic

An evidence-informed therapeutic approach used by our providers. Ask your therapist how they integrate this method into your work together.

Note: Consultations and ongoing sessions run 45 to 60 minutes. Assessment batteries are scheduled separately.

Insurance Accepted

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Age Preferences

Young Adults (18-30)

Clinical Focus

AnxietyTrauma

Location

Sessions are offered via secure video. Available statewide across California.

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