George Duarte 144977

(He/Him)

Accepting Clients

If anxiety, self-doubt, or life transitions feel heavy, I help you build practical tools to reduce stress and regain confidence.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

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Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward even after trying on your own? I help adults break cycles of stress, self-criticism and emotional overwhelm with a blend of skills-based work and meaning-focused exploration that leads to real, noticeable change.

My Background and Approach

I combine evidence-based skill training for emotional regulation with deeper understanding of meaning and patterns, so you get both practical relief and lasting insight. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, self-aware, and empowered, while supporting lasting change, healing, and a greater sense of clarity and inner balance.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who believes meaningful change happens when people feel understood, respected, and empowered rather than judged or pathologized. My approach is collaborative, practical, and insight-oriented, helping clients make sense of their inner world while building skills that translate into real-life change. I value honesty, curiosity, and personal agency. I work from the belief that symptoms often make sense in the context of a person’s history, relationships, and environment, and that growth comes from increasing awareness, flexibility, and self-compassion rather than forcing oneself to “be different.” I strive to be affirming, culturally responsive, and socially aware in my work. I support LGBTQ+ clients and value equity, consent, and respect for diverse identities and lived experiences. I aim to create a space where clients can explore anxiety, depression, relationship patterns, self-esteem, and life transitions with both depth and practicality.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Self-Esteem

Qualifications

License
144977, State of California · #144977
Years in practice
9 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross of California
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser
  • Sharp
  • Anthem
  • Humana
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • All Savers
  • HealthNet
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Evernorth
  • UHC Student Resources
  • Allsavers UHC
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Anthem Blue Cross Medical
  • Cal optima
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Carelon Behavioral Health Plan
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Oxford (Optum)
  • UnitedHealthcare (Optum)

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Rate: $100 - 150/session

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