What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“She listens attentively, inspires confidence in me, gives me words of encouragement, and teaches me meditation exercises.”
More than 1 year ago
About Cynthia Villacres
Focus areas
Anxiety
Life Coaching
Stress
Behavioral Problems
Mood Disorders
Work-Related Counseling
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Coaching
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Cynthia Villacres
Are you feeling stuck, unhappy, or frustrated, having a hard time creating the life you want? I can work with you to figure out what's getting in your way and how to address it. I love getting to know people and helping them build their lives.
My approach
I'm experienced and skilled in providing therapy, mixing different styles or modalities. We can examine any thoughts and habits that might be unhelpful (CBT), practice mindfulness and improve how you handle emotions and relationships (DBT), find meaning in difficult times (existential), and look at your past to identify what affects you now (psychoanalysis/insight-oriented), all while recognizing that the context we live in includes discrimination and inequity (systems approach). Then we can find ways to help you feel better now, while working to create the change you want in yourself and your life longer-term.
My focus
I work with adults of all ages and genders, specializing in young adult women dealing with life changes, stress, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. Being first-generation LatinX, I understand issues around culture, race, discrimination, bias, assimilation, and acculturation.
My communication style
My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable and safe talking about anything. Clients tend to feel that comfort and support. I'm "real" and speak with thoughtfulness, kindness, and candor.
My journey to therapy
I've always wanted to help people. I've worked in nonprofits doing peace and justice work before landing here, in this role I love. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles, which equipped me with the knowledge and skills to support clients effectively.
My goals for you
To set goals, we discuss what brings you here now, symptoms and behaviors, and what you hope to get from therapy. Then we collaborate to create goals and objectives to help you get there and measure your progress over time.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- California State University, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1760977250
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5.00
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She listens attentively, inspires confidence in me, gives me words of encouragement, and teaches me meditation exercises.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
She’s always concerned and very nice. I like the exercises that she gives me. She is the best.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Cynthia Villacres work with?
Cynthia Villacres works with Rula Health - Central CA.
What are common reasons for patients to see Cynthia Villacres?
Cynthia Villacres frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cynthia Villacres on their profile.
What languages does Cynthia Villacres speak?
Cynthia Villacres speaks English.