Veronica Gonzalez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Veronica Gonzalez

Focus areas

Anger Management

Codependency

Divorce Counseling

Anxiety

Coping Mechanism Development

Infertility Trauma

Behavioral Problems

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Veronica Gonzalez

Hi there, I'm Veronica! My name is Veronica Gonzalez, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 20 years of experience working with clients. I earned my Master’s in Psychology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Over the years, I have learned that it is important for both me and my clients to feel strongly encouraged and gently challenged in order to make meaningful progress toward emotional well-being. My approach With so many clinical approaches available, I have found that the best treatment combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Family Systems therapy. This blend helps clients develop skills and gain increased awareness of how various factors in their lives have impacted them, enabling them to navigate these influences more easily while feeling supported by me. My focus I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation issues, and relationship conflicts—whether with friends, parents, children, or co-workers. Many have found working with me to be a rewarding experience. Therapy is a team effort, and those who find it most effective are committed to the process, even if they feel nervous at first. No one can want change and healing more than the client. My communication style I have found that being gently direct is the most effective way to help my clients. I strive to be supportive by using affirmations and gentle challenges when needed. I encourage clients to consider new perspectives as we navigate the difficulties that naturally arise when discussing tough subjects. Clients have said, “Thank you for doing therapy the way you do; I never stayed with a therapist this long.” My journey to mental healthcare This is a meaningful question for me. As a teenager, visiting friends at their homes, I was intrigued by the conversations between my friends and their parents. This early curiosity helped shape my path toward mental health care.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1841542677

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What practice does Veronica Gonzalez work with?

Veronica Gonzalez works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Veronica Gonzalez?

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