Mercedes Borrayo, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Mercedes!

I am an LMFT based in Mira Loma, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am a bilingual Spanish speaker, and I work with adolescents, young adults, and older adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, and stress, using CBT, Acceptance, and Narrative Therapy to help my clients find their way and feel like themselves again.

My focus

I have found that my approach is a good match with adolescents, young adults, and older adults who are dealing with the various challenges of daily life. These challenges arise from anxiety, depression, and phase-of-life concerns. We will work together as a team to help you learn additional coping skills that will support you through symptoms.

My approach

My approach is completely dependent on your needs. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy to help you build coping skills and gain deeper understanding of where you are, so you can meet your goals while finding relief from symptoms and behaviors.

My communication style

My communication style is one of unconditional positive regard to help you feel you're not alone and have someone on your side. I'm calm, understanding, with a warm and welcoming demeanor where you'll feel listened to and understood.

My journey to mental healthcare

I wanted to be a therapist to give people a voice, especially those who felt they didn't have one. As an immigrant, I often felt voiceless and wanted to help others see themselves. I enjoy helping others find their voice and seeing their growth.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is that the goals are what you want, as you know yourself best and what you want to focus on. We'll work together to set behavioral goals so you can see your improvements, and so will your family.

Our first session

During our first session, we will gather information to understand what brought you to therapy and how we will work together. During this first session, I will ask a lot of questions, and I will also answer some questions for you. I find that it is also possible to provide you with some tools before ending the session.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Gottman Method

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Sex Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis on Multicultural Therapy specifically with Latino Community from University of La Verne.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Mercedes Borrayo