Haley Gonzalez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Haley!

I work with individuals navigating conflict, relationship challenges, and personal growth. I’m passionate about helping clients process past experiences, build healthy patterns, and find clarity and balance in their lives.

My focus

I specialize in prenatal/postpartum, co-parenting, and relationship dynamics, processing past conflict, improving communication, and fostering self-awareness. I also support individuals working on personal accountability, emotional regulation, and building healthier patterns in their lives. I am open to seeing clients from all walks of life.

My approach

I take a supportive, collaborative, and client-centered approach. I focus on creating a safe space where you can explore emotions, set boundaries, and develop practical strategies for growth. I combine evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, reflective style to meet your unique needs.

My communication style

I communicate with empathy, clarity, and honesty. I aim to create an open environment where clients feel heard and understood, while also providing gentle guidance and constructive feedback to support growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to this work because I’m passionate about helping people heal from past challenges and improve their relationships. Over time, I’ve seen how understanding emotions, setting boundaries, and developing accountability can transform lives, and I wanted to be there to support others in their own journeys.

My goals for you

I help clients set achievable, meaningful goals and work step by step toward them. Through reflection, skill-building, and accountability, I support clients in processing emotions, navigating challenges, and creating actionable strategies that lead to lasting change.

Our first session

In your first session, we’ll get to know each other and explore what brought you to therapy. I’ll ask questions about your goals, challenges, and strengths, and together we’ll start identifying ways to move forward. My goal is to make you feel safe, understood, and empowered to begin your journey of growth.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

Transgender

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Luminare Health (formerly Trustmark)
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Haley Gonzalez