Ilse Cabrera, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Ilse!

I offer a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether helping a child build emotional skills, supporting a parent through challenges, or guiding an adult to change unhelpful patterns. Together, we’ll set meaningful goals and take practical steps toward healing, resilience, and lasting change.

My focus

I support children, teens, parents, and adults in managing stress, building coping skills, and strengthening relationships. Whether you’re healing from past experiences, navigating family conflict, or feeling overwhelmed, I offer practical tools, compassion, and a personalized approach to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I help clients build insight, manage challenges, and create lasting change. Each session is tailored to your needs and goals, helping you feel supported, empowered, and confident as you navigate life’s challenges.

My communication style

I bring a calm, supportive, and down-to-earth presence to each session. I listen with empathy, communicate openly, and create a safe space. You can expect honesty, patience, and genuine care as we work together. My goal is for therapy to feel like a safe, collaborative conversation where you feel seen, heard, and supported.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into mental health care began with a curiosity about how people heal and grow after hard experiences. Working with children and families affected by trauma taught me how strong and resilient people can be, even in tough times. It’s a privilege to support clients as they grow, heal, and discover their own strength.

My goals for you

I see therapy as a partnership where we set goals together based on what matters most to you. Such as easing anxiety, improving relationships, or navigating parenting challenges. Your goals guide our work, and as you grow, they may change. I’ll support you with tools and guidance to help you make steady, meaningful progress.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other and talk about what brought you here and what you’d like to work on. Starting therapy can feel a bit nerve-wracking; that’s totally normal. We’ll go at your pace, and I’ll be here to support and guide you along the way. It’s the first step in a process we’ll build together.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Narrative

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Play Therapy

Sandplay

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Focus populations

Educators

Single Mother

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

USC PPO / EPO Plan
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 53 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ilse Cabrera