Esmeralda Flores, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Esmeralda!

I provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or need someone to talk to, I'm here to guide you toward understanding, resilience, and empowerment. Together, we can work through obstacles and help you create a more balanced and fulfilling life.

My focus

I support individuals navigating major life changes, adjusting to life stressors, building self-esteem, and managing difficult emotions such as anxiety. Helping you achieve your goals and seeing your progress is at the heart of what I do. I will work with you to create an achievable and uplifting plan.

My approach

I use Narrative therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you externalize harmful patterns and identify unhelpful thoughts. This strategy provides skills to enhance your emotional and behavioral control. Narrative therapy also allows for the incorporation of mindfulness practices.

My communication style

I strive to create a safe environment where you'll feel comfortable openly discussing weekly topics with me. As an empathetic provider, I focus on active listening, reflecting, and validating your life experiences.

My journey to mental healthcare

My desire to become a counselor stems from my personal experience navigating a traumatic life event. During that time, I struggled to find the support I needed, which fueled my passion to help others facing similar challenges. I want to provide the guidance, understanding, and compassion I wish I had received.

My goals for you

Together, we'll explore and establish goals that are important to you—whether that's strengthening relationships, increasing personal boundaries, or pursuing another personal goal. We can adjust our approach at any point to make sure it remains relevant and impactful. My role is to offer the support and strategies you need to keep moving forward.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll discuss your background and what brings you to therapy. My primary goal is to begin building rapport that will hopefully increase over time. It's normal to feel nervous. We will work together to make the first session comfortable for you.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Dialectical (DBT)

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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's in Science (MS) in Guidance and Counseling from California State University, San Bernardino.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Esmeralda Flores