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Rated 4.6 stars out of 5, 65 ratings

Patricia Soto

LMFT, 6 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Virtual
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About me

Welcome! I'm Patricia Soto, a compassionate Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist committed to guiding individuals towards mental well-being and empowerment though all seasons in life. With a focus on addressing depression, self-esteem, anxiety, grief, life transitions, work-related stress, and challenges within relationships and families, I'm dedicated to helping you harness your innate strengths and work on your journey to healing and happiness.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, I invite you to take the first step towards positive change. Reach out today, and let's work together to navigate challenges and unlock your fullest potential."

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strength as a therapist is fostering a good connection with client. As a therapist, I value transparency in session as I help you navigate through different sessions of life. I strive to hold each client in unconditional regard, and being respectful of each clients's process.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

As a therapist, I am dedicated to working with clients who are willing to put in the work to make changes in their life and are committed to the process of therapy. I enjoy working with clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem

Other specialties

Domestic Violence
Family Therapy
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Post Partum

I identify as

Hispanic / Latinx
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)

My treatment methods

Person-centered (Rogerian)

My therapeutic approach combines Client-Centered therapy with Solution-Focused techniques. I firmly believe that within each of us lies the wisdom and solutions needed to navigate life's obstacles; sometimes, we just need guidance to rediscover them. Through collaborative sessions, I help clients harness their innate strengths and work towards achieving their personal growth goals.

EMDR

I use EMDR to help clients move beyond cognitive understanding and access deep, lasting healing on an emotional and somatic level. Whether combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for restructuring negative thought patterns or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation, EMDR provides a unique pathway to relief, offering clients the opportunity to heal in ways that traditional talk therapy alone may not reach.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I use DBT to help clients build a balanced approach to their emotions, learning how to accept their experiences while also making meaningful changes. By integrating DBT with other modalities such as EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I support clients in breaking unhelpful patterns, increasing emotional resilience, and improving their ability to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-awareness.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter from Health Net
Anthem
Blue Cross
AvMed
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Cash - $125 per session
Cigna
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 4.6 stars out of 5, 65 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

June 19, 2025

I always love working with her on my sessions

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 13 with Patricia

March 19, 2025

I appreciate your time today.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Patricia