Mike Valenzuela
Mike Valenzuela, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, is dedicated to helping adults overcome anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and depression. I employ evidence-based therapies, including EMDR, to provide effective support tailored to your needs.
Also, I am flexible in the therapeutic My goals are to build a trusting therapeutic relationship while demonstrating unconditional positive regard and empathy.
My collaborative and empowering approach ensures that you not only heal but also acquire practical skills that promote lasting well-being and resilience. Together, we can unlock your potential for a more fulfilling life.
First session
The first session is the "get to know you" session. I will ask you questions so that I can understand more about you: your personal history, reasons for seeking therapy, and your goals for treatment. I will also clarify expectations in therapy and explain therapeutic confidentiality policies.
Strengths
My goals are to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship, demonstrate unconditional positive regard, and empathy. I am committed to lifelong learning, professionalism, and prioritizing the client's needs and confidentiality. Also, I am flexible in the therapeutic My goals are to build a trusting therapeutic relationship while demonstrating unconditional positive regard and empathy. I am dedicated to lifelong learning, professionalism, and prioritizing my clients' needs and confidentiality. Additionally, I am flexible in my therapeutic approach and treatment to meet the unique needs of each client.approach and treatment to the needs of the client.
Ideal clients
An individual who actively benefits from your services, is committed to engaging in therapy, honest and establishes a strong, positive connection with you.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I am an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained therapist. EMDR is an evidence-based treatment that I have found to be an effective treatment for my clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and other conditions.
Eclectic
Eclectic therapy is an approach I utilize that involves drawing from multiple therapeutic methods to tailor treatment to individual needs. This process empowers individuals to transform their behaviors, build effective coping skills, nurture personal growth, and cultivate meaningful, healthy relationships.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 133367