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Sergio Ibañez

LCSW, 7 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Open-minded
VirtualAvailable

My focus is to provide support and guidance. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5+) using a client-centered approach. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), etc. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I provide a client-centered approach with motivational interviewing. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches.

Get to know me

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

I provide a safe space to express thoughts and feelings while providing ongoing support and guidance. I focus on goals targeting current mental health challenges to explore improving current mental health challenges. During the first session, we will identify the main challenges to create a specific treatment plan that fits your needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Throughout my career, my background has always been helping others. I get great satisfaction as clients make mental health improvements with my guidance and support.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My client focus is on ages 5 years and up. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I practice using a cultural humility approach. I have experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds (HIV, homeless, LGBTQIA, school-based services, and others).

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
All Savers
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Child Parent Psychotherapy

Improve the relationship, implement rules and consequences, and use positive parenting

Couples Counseling

Improve communication and relationships among couples. Implement adaptive communication and behaviors to improve relationships

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Provide interventions and psycho-education about the cognitive triad to improve thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Practiced DBT to improve in areas such as distress tolerance and emotional regulation

, 22 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

May 1, 2025

Was really easy going and ready to talk too

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Sergio