Kristine Guerra, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kristine!

I work with children, adolescents, and adults focusing on anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, I help my clients make progress toward healing and wholeness.

My focus

I have experience working with children, teens, adults, and families dealing with life stressors and transitions, social pressures, communication and relationship challenges, significant losses, and traumas. I work to help empower you to navigate your circumstances, find your strengths, and build skills and tools to feel better about yourself.

My approach

My therapeutic approach varies depending on your needs. I most frequently utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. With these modalities, I work collaboratively with you to build awareness, regain hope for the future, and develop a path for healing.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, empathetic, accepting, and personable. I want you to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I take pride in my ability to listen without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because of my deep empathy for others and my strong desire to help empower clients toward self-discovery by realizing their inner strengths and abilities. I am passionate about helping you find hope, discover and utilize your strengths to develop skills and tools to make positive changes toward healing.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is about collaborating together to explore what you want to accomplish during our time together. This begins by helping you become comfortable with therapy, building trust between us, and understanding where you currently are. We will work together to set realistic goals and track your progress over time.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend time exploring what brought you to therapy, including gaining a better understanding of how you've been feeling recently and why. Our first session is also about building an initial connection and getting a sense of where to go from there. I consider it a privilege to come alongside you as you take this first step.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

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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

Education

Master of Science (MS) from California State University, Fresno.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kristine Guerra