Fabio Leon, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Fabio!

I am an LCSW based in Temecula, California, but I can work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and older adults, specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, and grief and loss by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to help my clients.

My focus

I have a passion for working with adults and older adults who find themselves navigating life through difficult transitions, especially those who are experiencing grief and loss. Grief and loss include the passing of a loved one, but also those experiencing the loss of a job, relationship, or any loss that the client might be experiencing.

My approach

My approach to therapy varies based on the specialized needs of each client I work with. The most frequent therapeutic models I utilize include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to guide me and assist my client reach their goals of improving their overall well-being.

My communication style

During our sessions, you can expect me to utilize direct communication by utilizing active and reflective listening skills to ensure I am hearing you correctly. I want to make sure I provide you with a safe place to share and express yourself freely without any judgment. If I heard you incorrectly or didn’t understand what you shared with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

My reason for becoming a therapist began at the early age of 17 when I was a junior in High school and at that time, my mother required mental health services due to enduring a difficult transition in her life. After some time searching for a therapist who spoke Spanish, we came to a dead end.

My goals for you

During our first session, I, as the therapist, will assist and guide you to formulate a goal that you would like to focus on during the duration of your time in therapy. I will continue to remind you from time to time of your personal goal to inquire if we are on the right path toward accomplishing the goal.

Our first session

What you can expect from our first session together is that I will allow you the majority of our time for you to share your reason as to why you are actively seeking therapy. I will allow you to ask me questions that you might have about therapy and about my approach to ensure we are the right fit for each other.

I identify as...

Male
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Fabio Leon