Hilda Sandoval, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Hilda!

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience supporting diverse communities. I provide culturally responsive, compassionate care and have extensive experience helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and substance use. I have extensive experience serving Latino, African American, and LGBTQI+ communities and value providing affirming, culturally responsive care.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I draw from Family Systems and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients build on their strengths, understand relationship patterns, and develop practical strategies that support meaningful, lasting change.

My communication style

My style is warm, empathetic, and direct. I create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard and respected while offering honest feedback, encouragement, and practical tools to help them move toward their goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always been passionate about serving communities and reducing barriers to mental health care. Over the past 20+ years, I've worked in community behavioral health, supporting individuals facing trauma, serious medical and mental illnesses, and life challenges with compassion and respect.

My goals for you

Together, we'll identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and create realistic steps toward progress. I help clients develop coping skills, gain insight into patterns that no longer serve them, and build confidence to create lasting, positive change.

Our first session

Our first session is a conversation focused on getting to know you. We'll discuss your concerns, goals, and what has brought you to therapy. I'll answer your questions, explain my approach, and work with you to develop a plan that fits your needs.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

HIV/AIDS

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Police/Fire/First Responders

Racial Justice

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Graduate Institute.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Hilda Sandoval