I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who obtained my masters in counseling from California State Fullerton. I have life and professionals experiences working in mental health department and community agencies since 2011 that have assist me in understanding of how our mind works. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals. Currently, I have focused my practice working with adults who are seeking support to develop new skills to improve their life situation. I’ve
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
My approach is getting to know you to establish a collaborative therapeutic relationship to help deal with your challenges. My approach is warm and welcoming. I specialized in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational issues, anger management, parenting, and stress management.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am warm and welcoming. I believe that one has the power to change our thoughts and behavior patterns and take control of our life. I use a holistic approach in therapy to understand my clients and help them develops coping skills. I value our diversity as humans and appreciate cultural differences. I am fluent in Spanish. Hablo Español!!
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I specialized in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational issues, anger and stress management, and parenting.
About Paty Lamas
Paty Lamas offers therapy covered by CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - 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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Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness to assist clients to develop the skills to be in the present moment. Some of the techniques I use focusing in their breath, listening to music, guided images, among others.
Compassion Focused
I have been using compassion focused for 14 years. I use CF along with CBT to help clients identify their dominant thought patters. I teach them to be kind and accepting of themselves to lower and eventually mute the self-critic voice. We are all doing the best we can based on our level of awareness, so I teach self-compassion for self and others to heal the relationship with themselves and others and develop more loving ones.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using CBT for 14 years. I develop a collaborative relationship with the clients making them feel safe and understood. We work together to identify the dominant thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns and how they are effecting their mood and current struggles. I use different strategies such as challenging irrational thoughts/beliefs, teaching clients to replace negative thought patterns and behaviors with more positive ones, though stopping, focusing in the present moment, and other coping skills. The goals of treatment is for client to develop new though patters, and consequently new dominant emotions, behavior habits, and beliefs that will develop a sense of well-being, hope, and motivation to cope with their life struggles.