Nelcy Yohanna Tamayo Manrique, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Nelcy!

I'm a bilingual therapist who deeply believes in each person's wonderful value and power. I believe in change, and I'm a witness to the transformations in my clients' lives. As a woman, mother, and wife, I bring personal understanding to the therapeutic relationship.

My focus

I work primarily with Spanish speakers experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, OCD, ADHD, sleep issues, anger management, grief and loss, domestic violence, life transitions, low self-esteem, boundary issues, and stress management. I value everyone's unique story and personality.

My approach

I work primarily with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and integrate Humanistic Therapy, Gestalt, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. I strive to create a comfortable and respectful environment where you can feel heard, vulnerable, and secure.

My communication style

My tone is soft and warm. It's important to me that we communicate openly and that you feel respected in our relationship. I'll be there to listen to you, challenge you, and support you along the way.

My journey to mental healthcare

I'm passionate about helping others transform their lives. I bring extensive experience working with diverse clients and am excited to expand my knowledge and experience with you.

My goals for you

I believe in you, in your personal power and unique essence, and I believe that changes can be achieved. I love setting measurable, reasonable, and sustainable goals with clear timelines. Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.

Our first session

I always start with an introductory session where you'll share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. I validate your pain, loss, or trauma with empathy and compassion. I want to help you be proactive and generate changes from your first appointment.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Gestalt

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 8 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

Cancer

Immune-Disorders

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 60 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Chapman University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nelcy Yohanna Tamayo Manrique