Guadalupe Mejia-Sarabia, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Guadalupe!

I'm passionate about helping you process trauma and cultivate healthier thought patterns through cognitive-behavioral techniques. I start where you are, acknowledging your past experiences to help you heal and live productively. I believe in your resilience and self-determination as the most important tools in recovery.

My focus

I work with young teens and adults who want to learn more about managing anxiety, life adjustments, trauma, self-esteem issues, and setting personal goals. I'll work with you to create a plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.

My approach

I help you navigate life transitions, anxiety, and trauma through a client-centered and collaborative approach, providing a safe and supportive environment for healing. Using EMDR in trauma-focused therapy helps process and target your trauma, which can bring change and growth into a new, healthy lifestyle.

My communication style

I bring clear, open communication to create a safe environment free of judgment. Active listening and being present during sessions are my main focus, while providing opportunities to reflect on your experiences with empathy. I strive to be calm and patient as we work through your stressors and find solutions at your pace.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey into becoming a therapist started with wanting to help others find their innate resilience through their own personal journey. The talents and wisdom I've gained from personal experiences have led me to become a helping hand to those who are feeling challenged in life.

My goals for you

Setting and reaching treatment goals is a main priority I work on alongside you. Together, we identify and set goals that matter to you, whether they focus on coping skills, processing trauma, or decreasing depression and anxiety. Our goals can change and evolve as we track progress through our sessions.

Our first session

Our first session will be an introduction and getting to know one another. We can share our stories and talk about what brings you to therapy. We'll take it at your pace, one step at a time, and I'm here to guide you through each step of the process.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Music Therapy

Play Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 14 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Guadalupe Mejia-Sarabia