Nenia De Leon-Figueroa, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Nenia!

I have a person-centered approach with a focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma. My specialty is exploring the effects of intergenerational trauma and societal and cultural norms on mental health and finding healing throughout.

My focus

I work with BIPOC and the unique experiences they have related to cultural and societal norms. I help people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

My approach

I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I help people explore intergenerational trauma and use inner child work as well.

My communication style

I have a personable and relaxed approach to treatment and like to create an environment in which a person feels comfortable having a conversation with me. I challenge people enough to help make a change, but always make sure to meet them where they're at in their healing journey.

My journey to mental healthcare

I pursued therapy to help people heal and live authentically. As I've grown in my practice, my focus remains the same while considering societal and cultural effects on mental health through the decolonization of therapy.

My goals for you

I like to have a conversation regarding treatment goals in relation to the way that symptoms have been impacting their lives, as far as relationships, self-care, work, family dynamics, and other areas of their lives.

Our first session

In our first session, I like to get to know a person and get a good feel for their personality. The first session will include a conversation on what brings them into therapy, what they have been experiencing, looking into what symptoms have been impacting them, their history of mental health treatment, and the creation of treatment goals.

I identify as...

Female, Cis
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Military/Veterans

Racial Justice

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nenia De Leon-Figueroa