Griselda Garcilazo

Griselda Garcilazo is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a Bachelor of Arts from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and a Master of Science in Counseling, specializing in Clinical Counseling and School Counseling from Loma Linda University. Griselda has extensive experience in working with complex care patients, including those facing chronic illness such as ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, and Parkinson's disease, as well as individuals dealing with chronic pain and trauma-related issues. Her specialization includes supporting clients with end-of-life and progressive diagnoses, grief, PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders. She has also provided crisis intervention and counseling for veterans while focusing on life transitions for individuals, couples, and families. Previously, Griselda worked at the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, where she successfully developed and implemented culturally focused mental health programs and events to enhance community support. She also coordinated virtual social-emotional learning initiatives and parenting programs aimed at fostering baby bonding. Griselda’s therapeutic practice incorporates a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. Through a collaborative approach, she assists individuals in achieving their treatment goals, empowering clients to lead fulfilling lives.