Victoria Velasquez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Victoria Velasquez

Focus areas

Anxiety

Parenting Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders

Relationship Struggles

Women's Mental Health Issues

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Sleep Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Eclectic

Person-Centered

Gestalt

Play Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Victoria Velasquez

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults and adolescents. I am here to help you focus on making the needed changes in your life. With the right tools and support, we can see the growth and changes you are hoping to make. I am trained in treating trauma and have experience in a variety of issues. I hope to walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey. My approach I most often use Person centered therapy, CBT and somatic therapies. I am trained in treating trauma. I use the Trauma Resiliency Model which focuses on helping clients connect emotions to the sensations felt in the body and begin to regulate their bodies in addition to their minds in order to fully heal from traumatic experiences. In working with adolescents, I most often use, cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy. Person centered therapy allows me to focus on creating a warm safe space to explore a client’s thoughts and feelings, while cognitive behavioral therapy assists in developing coping skills and changes in thought process to create change. My focus I work with clients who experience a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, and grief. I have experience working with adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD. Additionally, I have worked with adolescents on school-related challenges and have a background of working in the educational setting with youth and adolescents. I tailor treatment for each client based on their unique needs and symptoms. My communication style My communication style is warm and empathetic. I will address challenges as needed in order for you to reach your goals. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist to walk alongside those who were facing overwhelming challenges. As someone who has experienced their own adversities in early life, I wanted to become a support to others.

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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 - San Jose

Education and training

California Baptist University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1326475898

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What practice does Victoria Velasquez work with?

Victoria Velasquez works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Victoria Velasquez?

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