Licensed to practice in California and accepts 25 insurances. Specializes in Couples Counseling, Military/Veterans, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
(she/her)
Hello, I am Guadalupe T. Rios, LCSW, licensed in California with professional work experience of 25 years. I have experience in helping clients in coping with childhood/adult trauma, grief and loss, intimate partner violence, military trauma, addictions, racism and work related stress. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgement. Taking the first step in seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I welcome the opportunity to support you in this journey.
I like to introduce myself and share my counseling style with my clients. I like to suggest journaling, goal setting, letter writing and reading materials about the topic we are discussing. I promote self care by what the client feels is best for them.
I am engage with my clients in developing our treatment approach, direction. I am supportive, kind in allowing the client to make the decision of what they need in therapy.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $60 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have used CBT in therapy by developing goals and behavioral changes with the client while providing support, check ins and restructuring of behaviors as needed.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing to allow the client to consider their beliefs, abilities and what has worked form them min the past. I also offer what has worked for other clients.
Psychoanalytic
I use psychoanalytic therapy in exploring a client's past childhood trauma and family origins.