Maria Ivonne Villegas, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Maria Ivonne Villegas

Focus areas

Anger Management

Emotional Disturbance

Self Esteem Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Existential

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maria Ivonne Villegas

Hi there, I'm Maria Ivonne! Hello! Thank you for taking the first step toward your well-being. My name is M. Ivonne Villegas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Long Beach, California. I hold a Master?s degree in Psychology from Pacific Oaks College. I offer in-person sessions as well as statewide services via telehealth. My approach I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural therapist who enjoys working with diverse individuals from various ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and backgrounds. I practice an eclectic approach, integrating strength-based, TF-CBT, client-centered, solution-focused, and emotion-focused methods while fostering resilience and self-awareness. My focus With over 8 years of experience working with individuals, families, and couples, I support youth, adults, and single parents facing anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, life transitions, grief, trauma and PTSD, behavioral issues, career counseling, domestic violence and abuse, LGBTQ+ concerns, first-generation issues, and immigration adjustments. My communication style My communication style is calm, soothing, and empathetic. I want clients to feel understood and seen without judgment. I use language to normalize situations and validate experiences so clients feel heard and accepted. Being bilingual and bicultural, I enjoy communicating in the language that best reflects cultural sensitivity and respect for each client?s identity. My journey to mental healthcare As a first-generation immigrant, I faced challenges related to limited access to resources and mental health support. The acculturation process felt heavy, and it took years to understand why I often felt anxious and worried. My healing journey inspired me to pursue a profession that brings fulfillment by helping others through difficult times. I truly enjoy witnessing individuals become the best version of themselves.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Pacific Oaks College, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1215480546

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What practice does Maria Ivonne Villegas work with?

Maria Ivonne Villegas works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Ivonne Villegas?

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