Therapy Services
"Be a better you, for you. " - Inara Bueno
My passion is helping people. I work with children/Adolescents, couples, individuals, and families of all ages using a combination of cognitive behavioral Therapy, family systems, humanistic therapy, positive psychology, and Solution-Focused Therapy. If you or your child need support, I offer the following services to those seeking help: (*PLease note that I am currently offering Telehealth Services (virtual Therapy) until further NOtice)
Individual Therapy - With curiosity and compassion, I will help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that you have identified as areas of improvement. It's common and expected to believe that your problems are part of who you are and will live with you forever. In individual therapy, we will explore the root of these beliefs and behaviors, and develop goals for the future. I will help you take a step back from the experience and examine biases and thought patterns that underlie the situation with the goal of always leaving a session feeling empowered and capable.
Couples Therapy - Tending to our most important relationships is a task that is often overlooked or pushed aside. I offer a non-judgmental space for couples to enhance their relationship, by either working through deeply rooted wounds or improving basic communication. With the goal of embracing and encouraging each other's strengths, I help couples reconnect in order to better support each other through communication issues, daily stressors, parenting conflicts, trust issues, and life changes.
Family Therapy - As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I find the family system to be very rich in information and impactful in daily experiences. Whether this is our primary source of work or additional considerations from individual therapy, my approach with family is one that minimizes blame and allows each member in the family to have a voice and an individual experience. I help families understand each member's position without feeling attacked or guilty for conflicting experiences. Family therapy is beneficial for everyone involved and can help with issues related to boundaries, family dynamics and structure, communication, parenting, and life transitions. We will work together to find solutions to the issues at hand and strengthen each member's coping and communication skills, which will create strong and supportive relationships within the family.
Therapy for Adolescents/Teens - Adolescence is a challenging and exciting time. With an abundance of influences, pressures, and desires, navigating through new issues may feel daunting or unimportant to an adolescent. While offering a natural and non-judgmental space, I approach adolescents with respect and without predetermined scripts or ideas. Individual therapy is a good starting point for an adolescent to be introduced to a therapeutic setting where the adolescent can openly voice his/her mind. Whether the adolescent is struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, substance abuse, or challenging life transitions, therapy is a good opportunity for growth. Resistance may be present at first, but with consistency and compassion, therapy can be an incredibly fulfilling and safe space for adolescents to gain insight and improving coping skills.
Eating Disorder Therapy and Recovery Support - Struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating can leave someone feeling isolated and hopeless. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself or as a support person of someone struggling, having the support of a trained eating disorder therapist is crucial. My years of experience treating eating disorders have been invaluable in lessons of relationship, self-worth and distorted thought patterns. By taking a team approach, I will collaborate with outside treatment professionals and support systems to create a network of accountability and recovery focused support. My goal is to help clients recognize their choice in each situation, creating an empowered, motivated and healthy self. I allow uniqueness for each client's recovery process and definition of recovery and will work together with the client to develop short and long term goals, behaviorally and cognitively speaking. I also offer support to loved ones who are navigating their own emotions while supporting someone with an eating disorder or disordered eating habits.
Additional Services
Licensed Clinical Supervisor
I have had the opportunity to learn from pioneers in the field of therapy and enjoy training and supervising new therapists as they grow and develop. I have been a Clinical Supervisor for four years and have trained many therapists along the way. If you or your facility is looking for a Clinical Supervisor for intern therapists, please reach out here.
Therapeutic and Program Development Consultant
The treatment facility setting is very familiar to me having worked for a decade in that environment. My work at Monte Nido included clinical work, UR coordination, staffing (recruiting/hiring), management, training, and program development. I have supported the opening of five facilities (residential, day treatment, and adolescent) including a program in Sydney, Australia, from site identification and licensing to staff on-boarding and training. If you are in need of consultant services, please reach out here.
Cost / Insurance
50 minute Individual Therapy Session - $185.00
50 minute Family/Couple Session - $215.00 (self-pay)
Insurance - I am not currently contracted as an in-network provider with any major insurance companies. However, I am able to obtain single case agreements with Blue Shield of California / Magellan and utilize a member’s in-network benefits. For all other insurance companies, I provide a super bill that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement for out-of-network services. If you have questions about payment or insurance, please don’t hesitate to call me to discuss it.
My goal is to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible. I am happy to collaborate with you on a fee that fits your budget.