Falaya Desilva, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Falaya!

I work to assist individuals in gaining a better understanding of themselves while addressing challenges that may keep them from moving forward.

My focus

I've served adults emphasizing women's empowerment and couples. I specialize in treating Anxiety disorders, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Relational Issues, and Life coaching.

My approach

I believe therapy is most effective when it is client-driven. I am passionate about supporting a person's mission to heal and grow, and I am committed to facilitating services in the most organic way possible. I utilize Psychodynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness.

My communication style

I provide a professional, compassionate, and personable engagement. In each session, I intentionally connect with your presenting needs. I encourage, motivate, and promote change. I create an environment that is natural, comfortable, insightful, and provokes healing.

My journey to mental healthcare

I believe some paths are chosen, and others are a divine calling. For me, therapy is my calling. My innate gift to organically connect with people's pain and my passion for helping have led me to human services.

My goals for you

I believe a treatment goal should always be client-driven. I invite you to explore your therapy objective, and then I help you define and create realistic, obtainable goals that will help you meet your objective.

Our first session

You'll be received in a nonjudgmental, safe space where you are heard and supported to be unapologetically yourself, and most importantly, encouraged to start your healing journey.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

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Focus populations

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) from California Baptist University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Falaya Desilva