Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 13 ratings

Yami Abaunza

LCSW, 9 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

About me

Welcome & Bienvenidos! My name is Yami. I am Licence Clinical Social Worker, Bilingual in Spanish and English. I received my Masters from University of Southern California. I have been providing holistic care and support to individuals facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, life stress, and adjustment disorders. As a Christian therapist, I also offer spiritual support to those who seek it, integrating faith-based perspectives into therapy sessions as desired by the client. I understand the importance of addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—in the therapeutic journey.

Get to know me

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

It's wonderful that you're interested in starting therapy. As your therapist, I'm here to support you in understanding yourself better, managing challenges, and achieving your goals. 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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have a background in supporting individuals dealing with mental health challenges related to medical and situational stressors. My understanding of the complexities that arise from medical conditions and life stressors have been incredibly beneficial in helping individuals feel better and navigate their mental health journey.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with all adults who are eager to improve their mental health but don't yet have the coping skills. Due to life circumstances both situational and medical, clients often feel overwhelmed, anxious, depression. I want to help you on your path to improving your overall wellness.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyDepression

Other specialties

GriefSelf Esteem

I identify as

Christian

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

In my years of practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been an effective tool in addressing anxiety, depression, life stress, mental health struggles. It gives people hope, insight on their symptoms and behaviours. Increase coping skills, develop healthy ways to gain control of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and increase self-esteem.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $150 per sessionAetnaAetna - MedicareAetna - WebTPAAll SaversAnthemAvMedBlue CrossBlue ShieldBlue Shield (MHSA) MagellanBlue Shield of California - Medi-CalBlue Shield of California - MedicareBlue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)CignaCommunity Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)EAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Net (Medi-Cal)Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalHumana - MedicareHumana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)Kern Family Health Care - Medi-CalL.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-CalScripps Health PlanSharp Health PlanSurest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health/CignaUnited Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/OptumUnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 13 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

February 25, 2025

She always makes me feel comfortable, she listens and guides me to take better decisions

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 5 with Yami