Sergio Ibañez
My focus is to provide support and guidance. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5+) using a client-centered approach. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy (ages 5+) using a client-centered approach.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), etc. I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I provide a client-centered approach with motivational interviewing. I use a wide variety of therapeutic approaches.
First session
I provide a safe space to express thoughts and feelings while providing ongoing support and guidance. I focus on goals targeting current mental health challenges to explore improving current mental health challenges. During the first session, we will identify the main challenges to create a specific treatment plan that fits your needs.
Strengths
Throughout my career, my background has always been helping others. I get great satisfaction as clients make mental health improvements with my guidance and support.
Ideal clients
My client focus is on ages 5 years and up. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy. I practice using a cultural humility approach. I have experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds (HIV, homeless, LGBTQIA, school-based services, and others).
Treatment methods
Child Parent Psychotherapy
Improve the relationship, implement rules and consequences, and use positive parenting
Couples Counseling
Improve communication and relationships among couples. Implement adaptive communication and behaviors to improve relationships
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Provide interventions and psycho-education about the cognitive triad to improve thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Practiced DBT to improve in areas such as distress tolerance and emotional regulation
Location
Virtual sessions