Edelmira Guerra-Alfaro
Hello! I am a bilingual ( Spanish +English) and bicultural ,CA based and - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 18+ years of experience working in community behavior mental health. I hold a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice and a Master degree in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. My approach in providing therapy is person- centered with a supportive stance, while addressing: interpersonal relationships, school, work/career and overall mental health issues that has gotten in the way of reaching a desire full potential. ¡Hola! Soy una terapeuta matrimonial y familiar licenciada (LMFT), bilingüe (español e inglés) y bicultural, con sede en California, con más de 18 años de experiencia trabajando en salud mental conductual comunitaria. Tengo una licenciatura en Justicia Criminal y una maestría en Psicología con concentración en Terapia Matrimonial y Familiar.
I am a bilingual ( Spanish +English) and bicultural ,CA based and - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 18+ years of experience working in community behavior mental health.
Mi enfoque terapéutico es centrado en la persona, con una postura de apoyo, atendiendo temas como relaciones interpersonales, escuela, trabajo/carrera y dificultades de salud mental que han interferido con alcanzar el máximo potencial deseado.
First session
My therapeutic framework is grounded in kindness, openness, and building a trusting, safe, and consistent supportive relationship. I believe in working collaboratively, and together, I trust that we can work toward reaching your fullest potential and achieving your desired treatment goals. Mi marco terapéutico se basa en la bondad, la apertura y la construcción de una relación de apoyo que sea segura, y con confianza. Creo en trabajar de manera colaborativa y, juntos, confío en que podemos avanzar hacia alcanzar tu máximo potencial y lograr tus metas terapéuticas deseadas.
Strengths
I am kind, professional, and attentive to each individual’s unique needs, and I practice person‑centered therapy. Soy amable, profesional y atenta a las necesidades únicas de cada individuo, y practico la terapia centrada en la persona.
Treatment methods
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I am a bilingual ( Spanish +English) CA- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 18+ years of experience working in community behavior mental health. I hold a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I trust that together, we will identify and process solutions to addressed what has lead us to cross paths. My approach in providing therapy is (person -centered ) while addressing: relationship, school, work/career and overall mental health issues that has gotten in the way of reaching a desire potential/outcome. Together, we will get there. My frame of work consists of been kind, open minded, building a trusting relationship, providing safety and a consistent supportive relationship. I trust that we will work in collaboration to reach best potential for desired treatment goals. Hablo Español y me encantaria trabajar junto (a) s en nuestro idoma natal.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 103306