Paulina Vilchis Herrera, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Paulina!

Clients often describe me as serene, direct, and easy to talk to. I believe in creating a safe therapy environment where you can express yourself without fear of judgment.

My focus

I am culturally sensitive and work with clients from diverse backgrounds. I am compassionate but direct. My approach is goal-oriented and meeting each individual where they are and helping them build a skill set for the future.

My approach

My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. Sessions are conversational, practical, and focused on helping clients understand patterns while building coping skills.

My communication style

My communication style is clear, supportive, and non-judgmental.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey in therapy began as my own discovery of always wanting to know "why do people behave a certain way?" and, overall, the fascination of human behavior from infancy to adulthood. We all deserve to live our best life, and through therapy, we can heal and grow.

My goals for you

Therapy is goal-oriented. I will help you guide you through your goals in each session. As you gain new insights and adapt if needed, we build a trusting relationship.

Our first session

The first session is an opportunity to discover what brings you to therapy. It allows me to understand your needs.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Adoption

Anxiety

Life Transitions

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Grief

+ 5 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Compassion Focused

+ 7 more

Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

+ 1 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science in Social Work from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Paulina Vilchis Herrera