Tatiana Costales, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Tatiana!

Welcome! I am dedicated to helping clients find their strengths and build upon their potential for positive mental health and well-being. I hope to uplift clients toward a path of healing and self-development.

My focus

I work with the adult population facing hardships in transitions through life stages. These challenges may bring about stress, burnout, anxiety, or depression, among other symptoms.

My approach

I strive for a collaborative and strength-based approach to therapy. I have commonly practiced motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy; however, these do not supersede other modalities that may best fit a client's needs.

My communication style

My communication style fosters a safe and supportive environment for clients to openly discuss and explore difficult situations or stressors that are impacting a client's life. I hope to provide a space that is comfortable and encouraging for clients to express themselves.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a mental health therapist began during my undergraduate studies as I learned more about human connection, disparities among marginalized groups, and how they can affect mental health. It led me to a career in clinical social work, a field that offers versatility in helping others.

My goals for you

My goal setting with clients utilizes a collaborative approach in that I will help you explore what you would like to work on and develop a plan that best describes your needs/goals. We can track progress, revise, or revisit goals as we embark on this journey together.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity to learn about you better and further explore your reasons for beginning therapy. Once we have established a shared understanding, we can move forward in how to best proceed and identify meaningful goals.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

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 Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Tatiana Costales