Areli Valenzuela LMFT

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Change can be hard, and I aim to create a safe and collaborative environment where my clients can feel empowered and supported.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

During my nine years as a therapist, I have worked with adolescents, teens, families, and Individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems. I have also helped many people who have experienced trauma such as sexual abuse, physical, and emotional abuse. In addition, I had the opportunity to work with victims of crime for four years.

My Background and Approach

My role as your therapist is to walk alongside you on your journey of growth and help you discover your inner strengths and power to live a fulfilling life. I provide a safe place for clients to express their experiences, thoughts, and feelings and treat everyone with respect, compassion, and a culturally competent perspective. I have specialized training utilizing evidence-based practices that were developed to ensure strength-based, research-backed interventions and treatment. These include but are not limited to CBT, IPT, Seeking Safety, Brain Spotting, TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused CBT). Change can be hard, and I aim to create a safe and collaborative environment where my clients can feel empowered and supported. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English, Español

Qualifications

License
LMFT, State of California · #112008
Years in practice
14 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Health Net
  • Managed Health Network
  • Anthem
  • HealthNet

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English, Español

Reach out to Areli