Stephanie Avina, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Stephanie!

I specialize in working with trauma, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, and working with children.

My focus

My goal is to provide a safe, fun, and comfortable environment where individuals, children, and adolescents can explore their feelings and overcome their challenges, whatever they may be. My goal is to work myself out of a job and give you all the tools and resources you need, and I am just a phone call away when needed.

My approach

My therapy approach stems from psychodynamic and CBT techniques, with the integration of play therapy and mindfulness in order to provide a holistic approach. I look forward to working with you; together we can create a treatment plan that keeps your strengths, personal goals, cultural, and spiritual values in mind.

My communication style

I have a very laid-back style. I meet you where you are, and together we work to create a treatment plan that works for you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I love creating that ah-ha moment where everything clicks, and then all the pieces start to fall together. I became interested in psychology when my ex-husband was diagnosed with PTSD when he was in the military. I saw firsthand how it not only affected him but those around him. And now I want to help others.

My goals for you

Sometimes I may have you work on homework outside of the session, so you get the full benefit in session outside of here. We work on goals collaboratively.

Our first session

The first session is a lot of questions to get to know one another; you may even have questions for me. I get to know your family background, what brings you in today, how you have managed your problem so far, and what you would want to achieve out of therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White, Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

Educators

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

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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 Science Psychology (MSPSY) from California Baptist College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Stephanie Avina