Cristina Velazquez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Cristina!

I work with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and a Person-Centered approach.

My focus

My clients are adults of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds who may be working through difficult life transitions that result in anxiety, depression, and stress. This may include conflicts related to work, family, relationships, identity, self-esteem, or loss.

My approach

I strongly believe that therapy should be client-centered to create a safe, inclusive, and shared space where clients can make measurable progress. I frequently use modalities such as CBT, Solution-focused therapy, coaching, and compassion-focused therapy while remaining trauma-informed.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, direct, and open. I demonstrate empathy and listen without judgment. My goal is to establish a safe space where clients can feel free to share anything with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist after many years of social work within my community because I wanted to help people heal on a deeper level and reach a better quality of life. I hope that as a therapist I can help clients find untapped strength and resilience within themselves and their communities, so they can achieve deep and long-lasting healing.

My goals for you

Goal setting is client-led because everyone has different strengths and challenges. We will start with building trust and familiarity so we can establish what therapy looks like for you and what you would like to gain from our sessions. Goals should be specific, measurable, and realistic so we can track your progress.

Our first session

Our first session together will be different than the rest since it will be spent getting to know you, how you are feeling, and what led you to seek support. It will help me get an idea of your goals and how we can work together moving forward.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, San Bernardino.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Cristina Velazquez