Cecilia Macedo, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Cecilia!

I think of therapy as an anchor in your week, a focal point to begin practicing mindfulness and developing other useful skills. My areas of focus are anger management, teen fatherhood, life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship issues, and creative expression.

My focus

I work with clients ranging in age from teens to older adults. My areas of focus are anger management, teen fatherhood, life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship issues, and creative expression.

My approach

I use DBT, CBT, trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, ACT, mindfulness, and creative expression. I believe that accountability, self-compassion, and empathy for others are the key components of meaningful and sustainable change.

My communication style

I'm direct, and I prefer to focus on solutions and skill-building. I also like to teach clients about what is happening under the surface by exploring the relationship between thoughts, feelings, physiological reactions, and behavior. I'm young at heart, and I enjoy helping clients find their hearts' desire.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began facilitating a court-ordered class for male violent offenders, and it suited me, so I decided to become a therapist so that I could support the families of the offenders. I am so grateful I made that choice to change career paths.

My goals for you

I teach clients about the stages of change so that they formulate their goals based on where they are at the current moment. I teach clients about mindfulness so that they can focus on the present moment. I use solution-focused questions and motivational interviewing to determine what clients would like to work on.

Our first session

In the first session, I will review logistics, the scope of practice, payment, limits of confidentiality, and my background. I will answer any questions you have, and then I will move into an assessment, where I will gather information about what brings you to therapy. I like to think about us meeting in the front yard of your house.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Experiential Therapy

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counselor Education from San Jose State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Cecilia Macedo