Augusto Huerta-Minakata
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with more than 15 years of dedicated experience, I have had the privilege of helping individuals navigate the complexities of everyday challenges, including relationship issues, personal growth, emotional well-being, and life transitions.
Extensive experience and compassion, my extensive experience allows me to approach clients with empathy, patience, and genuine care, fostering a safe space for healing and growth.
My approach is rooted in compassion, empathy, and evidenced-based practices, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
First session
In our first session together, you will be welcomed into a warm non-judgmental space where your feelings, concerns and experiences are valued. I may ask about your background, what brings you to therapy, and what you hope to achieve.
Strengths
Extensive experience and compassion, my extensive experience allows me to approach clients with empathy, patience, and genuine care, fostering a safe space for healing and growth.
Ideal clients
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe that everyone has the inner resources to heal and thrive, and my role is to facilitate a safe, supportive space for exploration and change. Whether you are experiencing relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, or simply seeking greater clarity and fulfillment, I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward healthier relationships, self-understanding, and more satisfying life.
Treatment methods
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
From the outset, I focus on creating a warm, collaborative space where clients feel comfortable sharing their hopes and goals. I emphasize that they are the experts on their lives and that my role is to facilitate their journey toward solutions. Practice: a) Clarify goals and desire outcomes b) Identify expectations and strengths, c) Scaling and progress monitoring, d) reinforcing strengths and small changes, e) short term focus and closure.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Building rapport and trust is foundational. I work collaboratively with clients, emphasizing that they are active participants in their change process. Explain that CBT is a structured, goal -oriented approach aimed at identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Couples Counseling
Creating a trusting space where both partners feel heard and respected is crucial. I emphasize confidentiality, neutrality, and the importance of listening without judgment, fostering an atmosphere conducive to honest communication.
Motivational Interviewing
I focus on establishing a partnership with client built on trust, empathy and respect. Motivational interviewing is client centered, so i prioritize understanding their perspective without judgment, fostering a safe space for change.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 98132