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Araceli Martinez is a skilled and compassionate bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. With a rich background in helping clients of all ages, she specializes in addressing a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, and anxiety through the application of evidence-based practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and seeking safety. Araceli's approach is noted for its warmth and interactivity, reflecting her belief in treating everyone with utmost respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Utilizing modalities such as client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and strength-based therapy, Araceli is focused on empowering clients to reach their greatest potential. Rather than categorizing individuals by labels, she prioritizes understanding each client as a unique individual, striving to comprehend their current life circumstances. Araceli is dedicated to assisting and supporting her clients as they navigate through their emotional and relational challenges.

Blanca Salome Maldonado is a dedicated marriage and family therapist who works compassionately with clients of all ages to address a wide range of mental health needs. Her primary goal is to cultivate a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment where individuals and families can achieve their personal and relational goals. With rich experience in guiding clients through challenges such as depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences, stress management, grief, parenting struggles, divorce, family conflicts, and behavioral issues in children, she provides invaluable support on their healing journey. Blanca has witnessed transformative changes in her clients, as they find new paths to reduce suffering and foster harmony in their lives. Her deep understanding of the unique needs within the Latina community, enriched by her cultural background and extensive experience in both educational and private settings, empowers her to offer tailored support. Blanca is committed to helping her clients initiate positive changes in their lives, guiding them towards a renewed sense of balance and connection with themselves and others.

Victoria Lloyd is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a Master’s degree in counseling and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential. Her journey into the counseling field stems from a deep desire to support others, as she has personally navigated the challenges associated with substance use and mental health issues, both in her life and within her family. Victoria understands the complexities of healing, as she faced obstacles in seeking help; often finding that people were quick to attribute her struggles to her childhood, when in fact, they were a culmination of lifelong challenges and choices. Today, she is dedicated to assisting adults and elders (65+) with their mental health needs, providing a wide range of therapy approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Victoria recognizes that every person is unique, and therefore, she employs personalized techniques tailored to individual issues, including anxiety, LGBTQ+ matters, grief, and mood disorders, among others. With a compassionate and dedicated approach, Victoria believes in connecting with those who have previously sought help without success—offering them a pathway back to the life they desire.