Ana Godoy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I like to work with individuals to think about their thinking (Metacognition). Its simple to do, observable and produces results! Once you're aware of the pattern, you get to make the decision to change it or leave it alone.

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Our culture plays such an important role in how we are raised and grow up to perceive the world around us. I am first generation Latina, growing up in LA & Riverside County. My parents were immigrants to California and came to work hard chasing the American dream. I have the same story that so many California's share being that we are a border state. I am proud of my heritage. Yet, at the same time, I am aware of its great impact, strengths & limitations, on personality development, traditions, gender roles, family dynamics and more. I enjoy having deep conversations with others, about their childhood experiences, examining how their culture influenced who they became. I love all people, but have a special understanding of the diversity of California, especially for people of color, women, and the LGBT communities.

Reality Therapy

I am a very humble down to earth type of person. However, as a child, I was very shy and often felt inadequate asking for what I needed. As I grew up and entered the adult work world, I learned that assertive communication, quick and critical thinking were necessary to survive and thrive. I enjoy passing along these skills to others to find real solutions to everyday problems. Reality therapy is about problem identification and considering the options or choices. It can be that simple. But of most importance, reality therapy is about accepting the truth of the matter - any matter, as hard as it may be, its immensely beneficial and transformative.

Existential

I am an overthinker. I am an observer of others and of environments and am naturally intuitive. I have always been deep beyond my years and still remember pondering questions in my head as a kid that I had no business thinking about, such as - Why am I here? How did I get here? and What am I supposed to do next? Lol...So when I meet other people who also remember thinking they were different or did not fit in with peers as a kid, it is an automatic and kindred connection! I have now come to understand that who I am as a person affects the therapy and essence of my work. I think we are all here for a reason. I know that every day I wake I am living my purpose. And because of that knowledge, everything seems to fall into place. If you allow me the honor, I will support you in the understanding of self and the single fact that out of millions of possibilities, your existence today is no accident.