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Esmeralda Saavedra

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Esmeralda!

Hello, my name is Esmeralda Saavedra and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I have over 22 years of experience in assisting individuals, families, and children with PTSD. It would be an honor to work with you and meet you where you are today.

My approach

My therapeutic application is to hear your story and meet you where you are today. I have a Bowen foundation and I am EMDR trained. Being culturally sensitive as well and intertwining those strengths to develop tools that best meet your needs. It would be an honor to hear your story.

My focus

I typically work with older youth and adults with chronic PTSD and have a history of trying to manage anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.

My communication style

My communication style is one of genuine empathy, culturally sensitive, and direct.

My journey to mental healthcare

I initially became interested in law and when placed in a legal apprenticeship I found myself working and collaborating with the psychologist versus the lawyer assigned to me. That's when I knew I needed to switch my graduate studies and attain my LMFT licensing.

My goals for you

Goals should be developed with current strengths intertwined and is a joint effort between client and therapist.

My first session with you

The first session would begin with information gathering to develop an idea of the current family system structure in place and assess strengths and issues of concern.

About Esmeralda

Specialities

Alcohol Use
Aging
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Career Counseling
Codependency
Coping Skills
Cultural Stress
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
Job Stress
Marital/Pre-marital
Mood Disorders
Panic Attacks
Parenting
Racial Trauma
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Methods

Attachment-based
Client Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Family Systems
Gestalt
Grief Therapy
Mindfulness-Based
Narrative
Psychoanalytic
Rogerian
Solution Focused
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

Practice

License

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Anthem, MHN, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), Tricare West, and Blue Shield of CA

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) - California State University, Fresno (2000)

Session Information

Video session
60 minutes

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