Juana Soto, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Juana!

I work with individuals who need support as they navigate the varied complexities and challenges of life, specifically, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy rooted in humanistic traditions and use a creative and integrative approach to best meet my clients in their unique circumstances.

My focus

I support individuals struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, poor body image, body dysmorphia, and other mental health challenges. I'm open to working with anyone looking to embark on a journey of exploration and understanding of their lived experiences.

My approach

I utilize psychodynamic and integrative therapy with an assortment of approaches and tools to individualize treatment. This allows me to consider your whole lived context, including social, cultural, economic, and systemic factors, as we work towards healing.

My communication style

I create a therapeutic environment where you can feel safe and comfortable sharing anything. I listen intently, engage honestly, and compassionately tell you what you need to hear. My role is empowering you to become your authentic self through curiosity, empathy, and compassion.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always had a passion for helping others. I became a therapist to better equip myself to support those in need on their healing journey. I find it a privilege to assist individuals in becoming the best versions of themselves.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting consists of collaborating to identify what you want to accomplish during our time together. This begins by building trust and rapport, getting comfortable in our sessions, and then identifying goals and tracking progress.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend the majority of our time talking about what encouraged you to start therapy. I'll ask questions to better understand your current emotional state. The initial session is about building a connection and determining where we'll start working together.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Dialectical (DBT)

Experiential Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

+ 5 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 55 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology, Emphasis on Latino Mental Health from Antioch University - Santa Barbara.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Juana Soto