Evelyn Saavedra-Funes, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Evelyn Saavedra-Funes

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Anxiety

Parenting Counseling

Work-Related Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Evelyn Saavedra-Funes

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 52303) in California. I have been serving children, adolescents, adults, and families of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds for over 17 years. I aim to work collaboratively with those I serve to improve their quality of life and overall functioning. My approach I utilize a Client-Centered approach, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused, trauma-informed/focused approach, and a family systems approach. My focus I specialize in working with children, adolescents, parents, and young adults. I also work with adults and families. I treat diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal relationship struggles, and phase of life issues, as well as several other diagnoses. My communication style When working with me your voice will be heard and privileged. You will have a protected space that is non-judgmental and protected. Treatment will be centered on your needs and goals to improve your overall emotional and relational functioning. My journey to mental healthcare From an early age, I knew I wanted to be in the helping field. I learned more about clinical psychology and its different branches. I chose to become a licensed clinician to be able to provide direct care to clients and help them reach desired changes in their life. It is an absolute honor to be able to sit with my client's pain and distress, as well as with their successes and triumphs. I find it to be a privilege to join my clients in finding more helpful and meaningful ways of living and improving their quality of life. My goals for you I take on a collaborative approach to goal setting with clients. We will identify your current stressors and symptoms and identify what changes you want to make to improve your functioning and quality of life. My first session with you You can expect to share about your symptoms and the impact they have on your daily functioning.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Parenting Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1174773899

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What practice does Evelyn Saavedra-Funes work with?

Evelyn Saavedra-Funes works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Evelyn Saavedra-Funes?

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