Olga Villanueva, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Olga!

I work with families and youth, providing bilingual services in English and Spanish. My focus is supporting individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions with warmth and cultural sensitivity.

My focus

I specialize in working with adolescents and individuals struggling with anxiety, codependency, coping skills, domestic violence, emotional disturbance, self-esteem, stress, trauma and PTSD, and women's issues.

My approach

My approach is holistic and client-centered, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment Theory. I incorporate compassion-focused, EMDR, mindfulness-based, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, and trauma-focused modalities to meet your unique needs.

My communication style

I provide therapy in both English and Spanish to best meet your communication needs and preferences. My style is warm, supportive, and collaborative, creating a space where you feel heard and understood.

My journey to mental healthcare

My passion for helping clients process unresolved trauma, attachment wounds, and cope with stress and anxiety from various life circumstances drew me to mental healthcare.

My goals for you

My goal is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I aim to help you gain insight, develop healthy coping skills, improve your relationships, and overall wellbeing. I am committed to empowering you to achieve your unique therapy goals.

Our first session

In our first session, we will discuss what brings you to therapy and collaborate to develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. I will take time to understand your background, strengths, and struggles, then begin the therapeutic process at a pace that feels comfortable to you.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Agnostic

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from San Diego State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Olga Villanueva