Lita Cienega-Saldana, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Lita Cienega-Saldana

Focus areas

Anger Management

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Coaching

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Lita Cienega-Saldana

Hello, I'm Lita Cienega-Saldana, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I offer therapeutic services to individuals and families seeking support in connecting with their inner selves and leading more independent, fulfilling lives. With nearly six years of experience in the mental health field, I am enthusiastic about guiding and assisting individuals on their therapeutic journey. I earned my Master’s in Counseling/Psychology from Argosy University, which laid the foundation for my clinical skills and approach. Outside of work, I cherish spending time with my husband and two teenage daughters. I also have a passion for cooking, arts and crafts, traveling, and embracing the outdoors whenever possible. My approach I tailor my therapeutic methods to each client’s unique needs, with a primary focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I firmly believe in CBT’s vital role in shifting perceptions and fostering positive change. I guide clients to identify and understand how cognitive restructuring or reframing can transform their experiences and outlook. My focus I specialize in therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My extensive experience includes working with students from kindergarten through 12th grade and providing support to families. I have found that my style and approach resonate well with children, young adults, and families. I focus on addressing life changes, family dynamics, anxiety, depression, stress, and panic. My communication style I am known for my open and honest communication. My tone varies from session to session, always maintaining positive self-regard and empathy toward my clients. My overarching goal is to build healthy rapport and create a safe, welcoming therapeutic environment for all clients and their families. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to becoming a therapist has been enlightening, fueling my commitment to support others on their path to healing and growth.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

Argosy University, Master's in Counseling/Psychology

NPI number

1477020899

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What practice does Lita Cienega-Saldana work with?

Lita Cienega-Saldana works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lita Cienega-Saldana?

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