Rhea Mistades, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Rhea!

Do you feel stuck, dissatisfied, or restless? Many people begin therapy because something feels off. They feel dissatisfied, yet unclear what they want, or witness themselves cycling through unhealthy relationship patterns, not knowing why. We all carry past traumas that affect us today. I'm here to help you address these issues and come to peace.

My focus

I specialize in working with AANHPI adults navigating family conflicts and generational or cultural issues. I also work with family healers and mediators balancing their role with their own well-being, helper professionals doing inner work, and those who've had healing gifts since childhood and need support developing them.

My approach

As a depth-oriented psychotherapist, I listen carefully and help you explore your whole self with compassion, curiosity, and grounded possibility. I draw on mindfulness, expressive arts, somatic and depth psychology, and other modalities to help you gain insight into your inner life and bring it into awareness.

My communication style

In sessions, I'm warm, engaging, curious, and open. I ask questions, listen with compassion, and witness patterns in your relationships and behaviors. I collaborate with you to find a style that feels safe and solid. I welcome your feedback so we stay aligned and keep moving toward your goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was raised to be a healer and mediator in my family. When we settled in a new homeland, things got hard. My father's death when I was fifteen began my journey to train my natural skills, study with mentors, and heal my own trauma. I've been engaged in how we survive and do the inner work to thrive.

My goals for you

Therapy is a collaborative partnership. Together, we'll explore your history and set goals that matter to you, whether bettering relationships, improving communication, building self-esteem, or another objective. As you gain insights, your goals may evolve. I'm here to provide support and tools to help you move closer to where you want to be.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know one another. We'll discuss your background and what brings you to therapy. We'll touch on all domains of your well-being to gain a holistic perspective. It's normal to feel nervous, excited, or relieved. We'll take it one step at a time.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

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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, Filipino

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology | Expressive Arts Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Rhea Mistades