Fernanda Obeso, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Fernanda!

Are you tired of overthinking, burning out, and feeling like you have to be “on” all the time? Therapy with me is a space to slow down, make sense of the noise, and build tools that help you feel more regulated, aware, confident, and connected to who you are and not just who you’re expected to be.

My focus

I support individuals who are carrying a lot, including stress, expectations, and unspoken pressure. Therapy with me is a culturally responsive space where you can unpack what you’ve been holding, build emotional balance, and develop tools that help you feel more grounded and aligned. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish or Spanglish.

My approach

I use a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach that blends insight with practical skills. Together, we’ll identify patterns, build emotional regulation tools, and focus on sustainable changes that support your mental health, relationships, and daily functioning.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I create a space that feels supportive and honest, where you can speak freely while also being gently challenged when needed. You can expect a culturally responsive, nonjudgmental approach rooted in respect, transparency, and trust.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to becoming a therapist through a deep respect for the stories people carry, especially within first-generation and communities of color. I’ve seen how cultural and systemic expectations, silence, and survival can shape mental health, and I wanted to create a space where those experiences are understood rather than minimized.

My goals for you

We’ll set goals together based on what actually matters to you and not what you think you should be working on. I help break big, overwhelming goals into realistic, actionable steps, while regularly checking in and adjusting as your needs evolve. The focus is on sustainable progress that fits your life and honors your values and cultural context.

Our first session

Our first session is about getting to know you and what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk through your concerns, history, and what you’re hoping for, while I answer any questions you have and explain how I work. The goal is for you to leave feeling heard, grounded, and with a sense of what working together could look like moving forward.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

Body Positivity

Racial Justice

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 54 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Fernanda Obeso