Mario Astudillo

Help individuals build a positive and resilient sense of self-worth. This involves identifying and addressing negative self-beliefs, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and fostering self-compassion. Through therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), self-affirmation practices, and goal-setting, I work with clients to enhance their confidence, self-acceptance, and emotional resilience.

Helping individuals understand and manage their anxiety through various therapeutic techniques. This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and relaxation strategies aimed at reducing symptoms of anxiety. I work with clients to identify the root causes of their anxiety, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Help individuals understand and manage the emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms of depression. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy to address negative thought patterns, improve emotional regulation, and enhance coping skills.

I help clients view their problems as separate from themselves and work to reframe the stories they tell about their lives. Narrative Therapy is based on the idea that the stories we construct about our experiences shape our identity and how we relate to the world. I guide clients in identifying the dominant narratives that may be limiting or distressing, and then help them rewrite those stories in a way that highlights their strengths, values, and agency.

I focus on helping clients identify their strengths, resources, and potential solutions to their challenges, rather than delving deeply into the problems themselves. SFBT is a goal-oriented, time-limited approach that emphasizes building a clear vision of the future the client wants and exploring practical steps to achieve it. We work together to identify past successes and strategies that have worked, then apply those insights to current issues.

I help individuals to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. I work with clients to recognize negative thought patterns, reframe them with more realistic or balanced perspectives, and implement practical strategies to improve emotional regulation and behavior.