Luz Guevara

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Warm

Authentic

Empowering

About me

Have you lived through an event or series of events that impact your daily living? The human spirit can survive some of the most tragic and heartbreaking experiences. These experiences can leave us feeling guilty, confused, frustrated, and hopeless. I specialize in treating trauma in adolescents, young adults, and families by empowering clients to redefine these events and allow themselves to practice self-compassion. I also treat the co-occurring disorders that often accompany trauma, such as anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, and grief and loss. I primarily use a trauma-informed perspective and knowledge from cognitive neuroscience to deliver holistic mental health services. My hope is that clients gain insight into normal trauma responses to help reframe the guilt and shame that may arise. I want to collaborate with clients to discover where their inner critic thoughts and feelings originate from and decipher whether they are based on reality or are a result of your brain and body being trapped in survival mode. If you have stumbled upon this page, this should signal to you that your body and mind already recognize the need for change and acceptance. You have been built for resiliency! Let’s uncover it together.

Get to know me

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

While I will be asking numerous questions during our first appointment, the information you decide to provide can be as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

I use the following approaches and methods in our sessions: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I see humans as having multiple identities that make up their lives and experiences. I respond in a culturally responsive and racially conscious way to address clients’ stories and instill hope.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are ready to learn about themselves. Even if they feel anxious or scared, they are willing to move through these emotions to gain insight into how past experiences impact their current behavior.