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Hello, my name is Armida Valencia and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California working statewide via telehealth. I work with children, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders. I use a variety of treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, Trauma Informed, and Reality Therapy to help patients achieve their mental health goals and feel better.
My approach
My therapeutic style and approach vary depending on the client's treatment goals and what works best for them. I use the modality that best suits the client's needs. I also like to implement a cultural approach when needed, for clients needing cultural validation.
My focus
I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for any client who is looking for a more direct approach when dealing with challenges in life that are interfering with their daily functioning.
My communication style
My communication style is assertive and direct, but compassionate and warm. I believe in making clients feel safe and understood, as well as holding them accountable for reaching their treatment goals.
My journey to mental healthcare
Helping people, planting healthy seeds for future generations, and helping people improve their lives are what drives me to do this work. I want to help people feel validated, heard, safe and guide them to living healthier lifestyles.
My goals for you
My approach to goal setting is working with clients to determine what goals are priorities for them and developing a treatment plan together.
My first session with you
During our first session you should expect us to spend the majority of the time reviewing your psychosocial history, your current symptoms and stressors, and how you are presently feeling. In the first session, we will discuss what to expect from treatment, go over the client's expectations of therapy and answer any and all questions to make the client's experience as comfortable and positive as possible.
