Victoria Baca Villagomez
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Certified Master's Level Addiction Professional ( MCAP) with 8 years of experience. I received my Bachelor of Science (BS) in General Psychology and my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. I help adults who are struggling with trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety, and immigration/acculturation problems.
I help adults who are struggling with trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety, and immigration/acculturation problems.
First session
In our first session, clients will enter a safe space and we will start building rapport
Strengths
I want my clients to know that they will be encountering a non-judgmental, compassionate, and empathetic therapist that will strive to create a safe environment for clients to feel comfortable when expressing themselves
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to help adults (21 - 64) in individual therapy
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
It helps clients to learn about the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and it helps them identify maladaptive patterns of thinking and behaving. By identifying and challenging distorted thoughts and beliefs, CBT helps the person to develop a healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking and coping with life's challenges and specific symptoms. In my experience CBT has been helpful with depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
It teaches clients to regulate their emotions, manage distress, and improve interpersonal relationships. DBT combines some cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. DBT is especially effective for conditions like borderline personality disorder, but a lot of these tools are helpful when I have clients dealing with anxiety, substance use, and trauma.
Motivational Interviewing
It helps clients to explore and resolve ambivalence about change. MI facilitates the discovery and strengthening of intrinsic motivation for positive behavioral changes. It respects the person's autonomy and self-direction, fostering a sense of empowerment and ownership over their decisions. In my experience, it has been helpful when working with addictions.
Location
Virtual sessions