Yoly Magallanes, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Yoly!

I have experience working with children, teens, adults, and families through client-centered, trauma-focused modalities.

My focus

I work with adults, teens, and families who are struggling with family dynamics, changes in life, or other life domains with the goal of improving functioning.

My approach

My approach to therapy is client-centered, compassionate, and direct. I believe that the client guides therapy, compassion moves us forward, and direct and honest communication moves you past your current struggles.

My communication style

My communication style is honest and compassionate. As a therapist, I listen to my client without judgment and provide reflective listening to increase my understanding.

My journey to mental healthcare

Through the variety of clients I have served, one thing has always been consistent: when people are able to heal themselves, they are able to make progress in their life. Therapy has the ability to guide you through challenges, promoting resiliency.

My goals for you

Through reflections, I work with you to set tangible treatment goals. Creating tangible goals supports motivation for treatment, thus promoting growth.

Our first session

Our first session will be for me to get to know you and assess goals and expectations for therapy. You will get to know me and work together to increase comfort for your sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 8 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

Single Mother

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 40 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Francisco State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Yoly Magallanes