Evelyn Saavedra-Funes, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Evelyn!

I have been serving children, adolescents, adults, and families of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I aim to work collaboratively with those I serve to improve their quality of life and overall functioning.

My focus

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, parents, and young adults. I also work with adults and families. I treat diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal relationship struggles, and phase of life issues.

My approach

I utilize a Client-Centered approach, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused, trauma-informed/focused approach, and a family systems approach.

My communication style

When working with me, your voice will be heard and privileged. You will have a protected space that is non-judgmental and protected. Treatment will be centered on your needs and goals to improve your overall emotional and relational functioning.

My journey to mental healthcare

From an early age, I knew I wanted to be in the helping field. I learned more about clinical psychology and its different branches. I chose to become a licensed clinician to be able to provide direct care to clients and help them reach desired changes in their life.

My goals for you

I take on a collaborative approach to goal setting with clients. We will identify your current stressors and symptoms and identify what changes you want to make to improve your functioning and quality of life.

Our first session

You can expect to share about your symptoms and the impact they have on your daily functioning. I will ask about what you want to focus on in treatment and how you want your life to improve. We will also discuss your treatment plan and treatment goals.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Clinical Psychology from emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy - Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Evelyn Saavedra-Funes