Vaneza Villagomez, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Vaneza!

I am bilingual, helping both English and Spanish-speaking communities. My purpose is to instill hope that positive changes can exist, facilitate healing, and help you find new ways of living with satisfaction and peace. In a warm, safe environment, I guide you to heal past traumas, deal with current problems, and develop healthier coping.

My focus

I work with individual adults going through life transitions, marital and relational issues, loss, and academic and career challenges. I also support adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum depression and anxiety, addiction, and severe mental health conditions.

My approach

I utilize Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, and Client-Centered techniques. Cultural competency and consideration are highly implemented within my therapeutic approach. I also integrate Family Systems when appropriate to support your healing and growth.

My communication style

I work from a client-centered approach where you are the primary agent in your treatment, while I guide and support you to uncover your authentic self. I use a nonjudgmental, humanistic stance to help you process uncomfortable emotions in a non-threatening manner and develop new adaptive coping tools and empowering narratives.

My goals for you

I ask clients to have an understanding or goal for why they want to start treatment. Especially, what has guided them now to take steps to participate in their healing. Where do you see yourself in the future if your goals in treatment are achieved?

Our first session

My intention is to ensure I can provide the appropriate level of care necessary and help you achieve your therapeutic goals. I ask questions regarding your background, current desire for treatment, symptoms, and goals. I also invite you to ask me any questions to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and that we are a good match.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based

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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, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling MFT Specality from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Vaneza Villagomez