Esmeralda Saavedra, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

“my therapist understands me and she gives me great tools to work with before our sessions. She is a great listener. I may interrupt her, but she does not get annoyed at all. She always has a great. she understand my culture is very important to me. She has helped me tremendously in just a few sessions that I would highly recommend her.”

More than 1 year ago

About Esmeralda Saavedra

Focus areas

Alcoholism

Codependency

Stress

Anxiety

Life Transition

Work-Related Counseling

Behavioral Problems

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Compassion Focused

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Esmeralda Saavedra

Hi there, I'm Esmeralda! Hello, my name is Esmeralda Saavedra, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 22 years of experience assisting individuals, families, and children with PTSD. It would be an honor to work with you and meet you where you are today. My therapeutic approach is to hear your story and meet you where you are. I have a Bowen foundation and am EMDR trained. I am culturally sensitive and strive to intertwine those strengths to develop tools that best meet your needs. It would be an honor to hear your story. I typically work with older youth and adults with chronic PTSD who have a history of managing anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. My communication style is one of genuine empathy, cultural sensitivity, and directness. I initially became interested in law, and when placed in a legal apprenticeship, I found myself working and collaborating more with the psychologist than the lawyer assigned to me. That’s when I knew I needed to switch my graduate studies and attain my LMFT license. Goals should be developed by intertwining current strengths and be a joint effort between client and therapist. The first session begins with information gathering to develop an understanding of the current family system structure and to assess strengths and concerns.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

NPI number

1033308234

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5.00

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my therapist understands me and she gives me great tools to work with before our sessions. She is a great listener. I may interrupt her, but she does not get annoyed at all. She always has a great. she understand my culture is very important to me. She has helped me tremendously in just a few sessions that I would highly recommend her.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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What practice does Esmeralda Saavedra work with?

Esmeralda Saavedra works with Rula Health - Central CA.

What are common reasons for patients to see Esmeralda Saavedra?

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