Cristina Velazquez, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Cristina Velazquez

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

Parenting Counseling

Work-Related Counseling

Life Coaching

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cristina Velazquez

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in San Bernardino County, California. I work with clients throughout California via telehealth who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and a Person-Centered approach. My approach I strongly believe that therapy should be client-centered to create a safe, inclusive, and shared space where clients can make measurable progress. I frequently use modalities such as CBT, Solution-focused therapy, coaching, and compassion-focused therapy while remaining trauma-informed. My focus My clients are adults of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds who may be working through difficult life transitions that result in anxiety, depression, and stress. This may include conflicts related to work, family, relationships, identity, self-esteem, or loss. I help my clients recognize their strengths and reach their goals so they can build their own ability to work through life's stressors. My communication style My communication style is calm, direct, and open. I demonstrate empathy and listen without judgment. My goal is to establish a safe space where clients can feel free to share anything with me. My journey to mental healthcare I decided to become a therapist after many years of social work within my community because I wanted to help people heal on a deeper level and reach a better quality of life. Oftentimes, life can feel overwhelming and out of control, especially when we live within so many larger systems that impact our daily lives. In reaction, people often reach for quick external solutions in an effort to heal themselves, but that is where the healing starts and ends. I hope that as a therapist I can help clients find untapped strength and resilience within themselves and their communities, so they can achieve deep and long-lasting healing. "The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you can alter,

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

California State University, San Bernardino, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1285036954

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Cristina Velazquez works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

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Cristina Velazquez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cristina Velazquez on their profile.