Kimberly Huerta, PsyD.
Welcome — I’m a Licensed Psychologist offering telehealth sessions for adults throughout California. My clinical training in diverse communities, community mental health centers, hospitals (including USC Hospital/VIP), and private practice has shaped my commitment to providing culturally competent and inclusive care. My practice is built on the foundation of cultural humility and a deep respect for the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities of my clients. I have extensive clinical experience supporting adults coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma, grief, and OCD. I provide a warm, safe, and collaborative space where you can explore challenges and begin building the tools to feel more grounded and fulfilled. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based techniques, tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. Therapy with me is centered on healing, self-understanding, and empowerment — helping you move toward greater clarity, balance, and resilience.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Your first session is a welcoming and supportive space to begin understanding what’s bringing you to therapy. We’ll talk about your experiences with anxiety, depression, or other concerns that may be affecting your daily life and overall well-being. I’ll ask about your goals, current challenges, and any previous experiences with therapy to ensure our work together is meaningful and effective. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally competent. I believe it’s essential to understand the unique factors — cultural, personal, and environmental — that influence how stress, anxiety, and depression show up in your life. There’s no expectation to share everything right away; we’ll move at your pace, focusing on comfort, trust, and emotional safety. By the end of our first session, you’ll have a clearer sense of what therapy with me looks like, the goals we can work toward, and how evidence-based strategies like CBT, mindfulness, and self-compassion can support your healing and growth. Together, we’ll create a path toward balance, resilience, and emotional wellness.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a psychologist, I integrate evidence-based and experiential therapies to support whole-person healing. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for structure and skills, Psychodynamic Therapy and Somatic/Polyvagal-Informed work for depth, emotional repair, and body–mind connection. This blend meets clients where they are — providing practical tools while also addressing the deeper roots of emotion, behavior, and self-perception.
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Autism
Domestic Violence
Woman
California
Aetna
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT focuses on emotional regulation and distress tolerance. You’ll learn concrete skills to navigate strong emotions, communicate effectively, and reduce impulsive behaviors — while also building acceptance for yourself as you are. Additionally create a balance between acceptance and change for a more stable, fulfilling life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In therapy you will learn how to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, learn how to identify patterns in your thinking that shape mood and behavior, and practice reframing them into more balanced perspective. Additionally, Develop practical, evidence-based coping tools and a more flexible, empowering mindset.
Somatic
Somatic & Polyvagal-Informed Therapy We will focus on Body-based healing and nervous system by bringing awareness to body sensations, breath, and posture. We will work to release stored stress and restore physiological safety. The goal in therapy is to helping your body and mind work together, creating calm, resilience, and connection.
Psychodynamic
My clinical work is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, with a focus on understanding how early experiences and unconscious processes shape current emotional and relational difficulties. I attend closely to the therapeutic relationship as a source of insight, using interpretation, exploration of defenses, and affect-focused interventions to support deeper self-awareness and sustained change.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
My therapeutic approach integrates a psychodynamic and culturally responsive approach, exploring how early experiences and cultural contexts shape internal and relational patterns. I adapt interventions in response to individual, cultural, and contextual factors, attending to both unconscious processes and lived experience.
16 ratings with written reviews
November 20, 2025
I leave every session feeling heard and have seen as I progress in my understanding of myself and the world. I can confidently log into a session with current life circumstances to process, adapt to the natural flow of emotional rhythm as traumas arise, and lead myself into a safe place of warmth, acceptance, and gratitude. This couldn't be done without the empowering guidance provided by Dr. Huerta's compassionate heart. Her services pave the way from chaos into gentle waters. Thank you!
Verified client, age 25-34
November 8, 2025
I’m so glad I chose Kimberly - she is open, warm and truly listens. She creates a safe and welcoming space that’s makes you feel comfortable to share your thoughts and feelings with her. Looking forward to my next session with her.
Verified client, age 35-44
October 28, 2025
She is so awesome. So wholesome and truly one of the most beautiful souls i have ever met. Her expertise and communication skills are those of the best!