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ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Hi! I'm a Latino therapist (he/him) born and raised in East Los Angeles. I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology from UCLA and my Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach. With nearly 9 years of experience in child welfare, probation, and community mental health, I use a holistic, trauma-informed approach to support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, heard, and supported.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD,
Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
Great to meet you!
I am Pamela and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have worked with teens and adults for over 20 years. I have experience in working with clients with anxiety, depression, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I have worked at schools for over 19 years with students aged 12 and older and very much enjoy working with school-aged students.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative,
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Hi there, I’m Maria Avina. For me, therapy is all about helping individuals find healing in many areas of their life. I have over 15 years of experience working as a therapist in the community. My approach: I set clear goals for myself and my clients, and treat every session as an opportunity to make progress. I approach therapy through a person-centered lens and through other holistic approaches. I am excited to work with anyone seeking healing and self growth.
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
I cannot move mountains for you, but I can help you climb. Facing fears, healing from loss, finding meaning and joy - these are the inevitable tasks of life. Therapy may be your first step or your last resort. Often people avoid it all together because they believe their pain is too great, worry they will be judged or that their situation is too complicated. Some people believe they should solve problems on their own or only with family and friends. However, while family and friends may want the best for us, they often come with opinions or past hurts. Sometimes it helps to have a safe space outside your daily experience.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Providence Health Plan
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues
I have over 20 years of experience helping clients explore and navigate challenges related to relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. My approach is client-centered, meaning therapy is tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. I integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Attachment Theory, with particular attention to how early life experiences shape our relationships with ourselves and others.
Living with anxiety, depression, or trauma can create deep feelings of isolation and hopelessness. Relationship struggles and low self-esteem often fuel fear, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm. Breaking cycles of overthinking, managing intense emotions, and facing uncomfortable people or situations can feel exhausting. When emotions feel unstable and life feels heavy, recognizing the need for change is an important first step. While change can be intimidating, having a supportive therapist can make the process feel more manageable and less isolating.
I genuinely care about my clients and strive to meet them with empathy, compassion, and respect. I have helped many individuals navigate difficult life circumstances by increasing self-awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and reflecting on personal experiences. Together, we work to better understand the patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck or distressed.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Feeling safe and supported is essential for healing and growth. I provide a nonjudgmental, supportive space where you can speak openly and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years experience in the field, I specialize in life transition adjustments, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Maternal Mental Health, Work Stress, and managing stress using specific interventions.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Humana Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling and over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals, families, and couples across a wide range of settings, including dual diagnosis programs, residential treatment centers, county behavioral health clinics, and law-enforcement–affiliated crisis response teams.
My work alongside multiple police departments, providing crisis intervention in high-stress and high-risk situations, has shaped my ability to remain grounded, compassionate, and effective even during life’s most overwhelming moments. I bring that same calm and steady presence into the therapy room.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
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