Licensed to practice in California. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 8 more.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. In 2012, I earned my Master’s Degree in Social Work with Concentration in Mental Health and Sub-concentration in Military Social Work and Veterans Services from the University of Southern California (USC). As a psychotherapist, I have several years of experience utilizing a variety of psychotherapy modalities including Crisis Intervention, Seeking Safety, Crisis Oriented Recovery Services (CORS), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Somatic Experience -Method of Traumatic Resolution Treatment. I have also worked conducting group classes for Domestic Violence, Anger Management, and Parenting Classes for court-mandated individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. I have been conducting bio-psychosocial clinical assessments. diagnosing, developing treatment plans, and providing psychotherapy services to Veterans, families, couples, and individuals suffering from different mental health issues including Anxiety, Depression, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I am not currently proving couples therapy.
In our first session, we will have the opportunity to start your healing journey by conducting brief introductions, exploring the specific challenges that you are enduring and led you to seek help, and we will developed a tailored treatment plan and goals for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Having worked with clients from different paths of life, I have developed therapeutic strategies for helping you identify the root cause of your challenges and to create a tailored plan that can facilitate the healing process.
If you are struggling with any of these issues, having difficulty managing your emotions and life stressors, and you are looking for a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate therapeutic environment, I am here to help you. As a therapist, I am committed to work with you in a collaborative manner while providing a treatment tailored to your needs.
Other specialties
I identify as
Compassion Focused
I promote and cultivate compassion in patients who tend to overlook their needs and tend to be hard on themselves. As a therapist, my goal has always been to help my patients to develop a compassionate mind and attitude toward themselves by learning to treat themselves with kindness, understanding, and acceptance.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I promote the understanding of the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. My goal when using CBT is to help my clients to identify and modify the thoughts that are sustaining emotions and influencing the behavior that clients want to change.
Interpersonal
I use Interpersonal Psychotherapy to assist my clients to improve the quality of their interpersonal relationships affecting their mental health.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Intervening to help clients experiencing ambivalence towards behavior change.
Eclectic
Eclectic psychotherapy allows me to use a variety of therapeutic techniques to better meet the client's needs.
13 ratings with written reviews
March 24, 2026
Provided thoughtful guidance and support during a very emotional phase in my relationship. She is flexible in her approach, tailoring support to what’s needed that day, and asks thought-provoking questions that help get to the root of the issues. She is both validating and insightful, making the process feel safe and productive. Solutions oriented and I leave the sessions with skills I can use throughout the week.
March 23, 2026
Vania is very welcoming and makes sure that you can figure out goals for your mental health free of judgment!
January 28, 2026
She's thoughtful and full of ideas. She helps me clarify my thinking and feelings.