As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over ten years of experience, I specialize in trauma-informed care, CBT, and DBT to support individuals and couples. I am committed to fostering growth and resilience through a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). My dynamic, collaborative approach creates a supportive environment tailored to each client's needs, empowering them to achieve lasting change and reach their full potential.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients can expect to gain practical tools and strategies to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively. By focusing on trauma-informed care and integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), I help clients build resilience and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ensures a personalized approach, empowering clients to achieve lasting positive change and reach their full potential.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider include my empathy and compassion, which help me create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood. I pride myself on my cultural competence, allowing me to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and ensuring that their unique experiences are respected. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing on various therapeutic modalities like CBT and Motivational Interviewing, which I tailor to meet each client's specific needs. Strong communication skills enable me to build rapport and facilitate meaningful conversations, while my resilience and adaptability allow me to adjust my strategies as needed to support clients on their journeys.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am best positioned to serve diverse clients, including individuals, couples, and families from various cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My experience allows me to connect particularly well with BIPOC communities, young adults, older adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. I specialize in treating issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach. My commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that I create a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their unique experiences and challenges.
About Etisha Wilbon
Etisha Wilbon offers therapy covered by Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (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)
As a therapist using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work with clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns that contribute to their emotional struggles and behaviors. Together, we explore how these thoughts impact their feelings and actions, and I guide them in developing healthier, more balanced ways of thinking. I often incorporate practical strategies, problem-solving techniques, and structured exercises or homework to help clients apply these new skills in their daily lives.
Grief Therapy
In grief therapy, I help clients navigate the complex emotions that come with loss. Together, we explore their feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, or even relief, allowing them to process the grief at their own pace. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where they can express their emotions while also guiding them through techniques to cope with the pain and adjust to life without their loved ones. Through this process, we work on finding ways to honor their loss while fostering healing and resilience.
Motivational Interviewing
In Motivational Interviewing, I take a collaborative approach to help clients explore and resolve ambivalence about making changes in their lives. My role is to guide them in identifying their motivations and goals rather than imposing solutions. I use open-ended questions, reflective listening, and affirmations to help clients strengthen their commitment to change. By fostering an atmosphere of empathy and understanding, I support clients in building confidence and taking ownership of their personal growth, whether it’s related to health behaviors, addiction, or other life challenges.