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Licensed to practice in California and accepts 40 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Military/Veterans, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.

Guadalupe T. Rios

(she/her)

LCSW, 26 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Authentic
Open-minded
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

About me

Hello, I am Guadalupe T. Rios, LCSW, licensed in California with professional work experience of 25 years. I have experience in helping clients in coping with childhood/adult trauma, grief and loss, intimate partner violence, military trauma, addictions, racism and work related stress. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Taking the first step in seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I welcome the opportunity to support you in this journey.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I like to introduce myself and share my counseling style with my clients. I like to suggest journaling, goal setting, letter writing and reading materials about the topic we are discussing. I promote self care by what the client feels is best for them.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am engage with my clients in developing our treatment approach, direction. I am supportive, kind in allowing the client to make the decision of what they need in therapy.

Specialties

Top specialties

Couples Counseling

Military/Veterans

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Addiction

Anxiety

Depression

Domestic Violence

First Responders/Healthcare Workers

Grief

Mood Disorders

Racism

Identifies as

Hispanic / Latinx

Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Elders (65 and above)

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Lucent Health

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

Amerihealth Administrators

Anthem

Blue Cross

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross

Arlo

Blue Shield

Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Cash - $60 per session

Centivo

Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)

Cigna

Cigna - HealthEZ

EAP:Cigna

EAP:Evernorth

Evernorth

GTEB

Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal

L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

L.A. Care Covered

L.A. Care Covered Direct

L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)

San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal

Scripps Health Plan

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

Sutter Health Plan

IHSS Healthy Workers

Tufts Health/Cigna

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have used CBT in therapy by developing goals and behavioral changes with the client while providing support, check ins and restructuring of behaviors as needed.

Motivational Interviewing

I use motivational interviewing to allow the client to consider their beliefs, abilities and what has worked form them min the past. I also offer what has worked for other clients.

Psychoanalytic

I use psychoanalytic therapy in exploring a client's past childhood trauma and family origins.

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