Liliana Cuenca, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Liliana!

I’m so glad you’re here! :) I'm proud of you for taking this first step to positive change! As a bilingual Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with experience working with children, teens, and parents, I am dedicated to providing you with a compassionate, effective, and empowering space to help you reach your mental health goals.

My focus

I provide support to clients who are facing anxiety, trauma, changes in life, or are in need of re-evaluating their self-esteem and worth. So whether you're facing anxious thoughts, sadness, or self-doubt, we will work together to build a set of skills and a plan to help you feel capable of facing any storm you're facing.

My approach

I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help you learn to identify and reshape the thoughts that are not serving you. I believe in collaboratively working together to understand your values and build the tools you will use towards achieving committed behavior that will set you on your way to reaching all of your goals.

My communication style

I offer a clear, open, and supportive communication style that will allow you to also learn the art of active listening. I offer opportunities for you to experience what it is like to be heard by an empathetic person, and even though what you're facing is challenging, I will provide a calm and supportive space for you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always found an interest and genuine curiosity about human resilience and the desire to help others find their own strengths amidst the challenges they are facing. Working with families, teens, single parents, and children has shaped my belief that everyone has the capacity for growth, healing, and lasting change.

My goals for you

We are going to work together to help set goals that are important to you. Goals can range as far as improving relationships and communication, building self-esteem, or pursuing personal growth. As you learn about yourself, we’ll re-evaluate your treatment goal(s) to continue helping you pursue a meaningful and value-driven life.

Our first session

In our first session, we will get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. If you're feeling nervous, this is totally normal and expected! We’ll move at your pace, and I’ll definitely be here to guide you throughout one of your most important journeys in life!

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Behavioral Activation

Christian Counseling

Mindfulness-Based

+ 6 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 43 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Liliana Cuenca