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.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
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.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
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.
Describe the client(s) you are 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.
About Yami Abaunza
Yami Abaunza offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal), CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, Kern Family Health Care - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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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.