Luiza Pinaud, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Luiza!

I am looking forward to working with you. My initial goal is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore and work through your challenges.

My focus

I am experienced in treating patients with mild to moderate symptoms struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, or substance use disorders.

My approach

I provide client-centered, strength-based, and evidence-based treatment to people from all backgrounds. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction disorders. I integrate different approaches into my practice, such as CBT, DBT, attachment theory, and mindfulness practices.

My communication style

I like to create a warm environment where clients can feel heard and validated, and can also develop trust in our work together.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been interested in helping others. I have a master's in counseling psychology and have been working with patients for more than ten years. It has been a very rewarding experience. I like to get to know people and help them build the tools they need to better their lives.

My goals for you

I approach it as a collaborative process. I want to learn from the client what they want to work on and support them on their journey.

Our first session

An initial session with me usually consists of gathering information, understanding current symptoms and issues the client is interested in exploring, and developing a treatment plan with them.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Atheist, Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Attachment-based

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Carelon Behavioral Health
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Portuguese

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Wright Institute.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Luiza Pinaud