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Teresa Avila

CA LMFT 161333
Credentials
CA LMFT 161333
NPI Number
1295341964
Location
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Teresa Avila

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7 years experience | Counselor of Color
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About Teresa Avila

As a licensed therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on empowering clients to develop resilience, self-understanding, and meaningful strategies for personal growth. With expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma, I create a compassionate space where clients can explore their experiences and cultivate healing.

My professional background focuses on supporting individuals through life transitions, workplace dynamics, and personal identity exploration. I am particularly passionate about helping clients work through social anxiety, isolation, body image concerns, and interpersonal communication challenges. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I collaborate with clients to develop personalized approaches that honor their unique strengths and experiences.

As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Spanish, I am committed to providing culturally responsive and inclusive care. My goal is to support you in developing self-love, understanding your life’s purpose, and building meaningful connections that promote emotional well-being.

Licenses

LMFT
161333

Professional experience

  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Body image
  • Communication problems
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

1 Review

“Teresa is great, working with her has improved my life immensely, get gets straight to the point, is relatable , but also goes in depth. I appreciate all her help”

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