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Blanca Guzman

LMFT, 5 years of experience
Rated 5.0 stars out of 516 ratings
Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
VirtualAvailable

Gracias por estar aquí, thanks for being here! La terapia puede ofrecerte un espacio seguro para hablar sobre lo que está sucediendo en tu vida y explorar estrategias que te apoyan. It’s understandable to need support when you’re feeling challenged by stress, anxiety, low mood, or difficulties within relationships. Therapy can offer a supportive space to develop strategies that support your well-being.

Get to know me

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

In our first session, we’ll focus on understanding your reason for seeking therapy and how it’s impacting your life. We’ll discuss if your needs are within my expertise, whether additional support would be helpful, and you can decide if you’d like to continue working together or explore other options.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I approach our conversations in a gentle yet direct way, encouraging you to challenge patterns that are not aligning with your values and goals. I normalize and validate your life’s challenges and the discomfort that can come with making changes.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I have extensive experience supporting the Spanish-speaking immigrant community, first and second-generation Latinx/e individuals impacted by unhelpful family patterns, cultural expectations, acculturation stress, life transitions, and stigma. I’m dedicated to creating a space where you can reflect on your identity, values, and goals.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Family Conflict
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I prioritize creating a safe, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where you feel truly seen and heard. This approach is centered on the belief that you are the expert in your own life and have the capacity for growth and healing within you. My role is to support and guide you, helping you uncover your strengths, insights, and solutions at your own pace. I seek to build a trusting relationship that allows you to explore your thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective approach to understanding and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that may be contributing to difficult emotions. I collaborate with you to explore how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. By identifying unhelpful thought patterns, we work on shifting them to more realistic and positive ones. This can help reduce feelings of anxiety, depression, or stress.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

In culturally sensitive therapy, I prioritize understanding and honoring your unique cultural background, values, and experiences. I recognize that your culture plays a significant role in shaping how you view the world, cope with challenges, and experience mental health. My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you feel seen and understood, not just as an individual but as someone deeply connected to their cultural identity.

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 16 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

November 13, 2025

I enjoy how she listens and doesn't judge me or my circumstances. She's mindful of my surroundings and my thought processing. I feel safe with her

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 2 with Blanca

October 31, 2025

Blanca was thorough and attentive in her evaluation of my conditions and I felt genuinely cared for.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Blanca