Therapists in Ventura
The therapists listed below offer both in-person and telehealth (video) psychotherapy at Positive Change Counseling Center
Daniel Nieto Lopez, AMFT
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Daniel is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and provides treatment in
English and Spanish. He is passionate about supporting individuals, families, and
couples through challenging moments in their lives. Daniel values the importance of the
therapeutic alliance and is dedicated to ensuring a safe space and positive experience
for all his clients. He is committed to meeting each of his client’s individual needs to
support personal growth and healing. In leisure time, Daniel has interests in fashion,
cooking, self-discovery, and self-development. He is also proud of his Queer identity
and Latinx culture.
Daniel has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
His experience includes supporting clients through depression, anxiety, trauma, and life-
transitions. Additional experiences include but are not limited to first-generation
American issues, body dysmorphic disorder, gender dysphoria, and parenting/family
issues. Daniel adopts an integrative and holistic approach to therapy and implements
evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
and Structural Family Therapy.
Daniel earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University,
Channel Islands in 2016. He later pursued and earned his master’s degree in
counseling psychology with an emphasis in Marriage in Family Therapy from California
Lutheran University in 2021.
Registered AMFT #129774 (Supervised by Rocio Garcia, MFT #122704)
Bruce Arauzo, AMFT, APCC

Bruce is a bilingual Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, and provides treatment in English and Spanish. He is passionate about empowering clients to find their voice, overcome barriers, and create the fulfilling life they deserve. His approach is collaborative and tailored to fit your unique needs and goals.
Bruce has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults through a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, family dynamics, and substance use. His work ranges from clients presenting problems including Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and psychotic features. Bruce blends evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Family Systems Therapy,
Bruce earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northern Arizona University in 2021. He later pursued and earned his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage in Family Therapy from Pepperdine University in 2024.
Registered AMFT #149249 & APPC#17869 (Supervised by Rocio Garcia, MFT #122704)
Tatum Martin, AMFT

Tatum is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach that blends trauma-focused, attachment-based, and somatic modalities. She incorporates various interventions from theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused. She has experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and their families on a variety of diagnoses and symptoms. This includes depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relational issues, PTSD, complex trauma, as well as supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Her passion lies in creating a secure and supportive environment. This aids in developing a safe, thoughtful, and therapeutic relationship to set every client up for success. Her goal is to empower clients to gain profound insights, explore their emotions, and acquire the skills to nurture self-compassion. With an interest in somatic awareness, Tatum encourages clients to regulate their nervous system and develop effective coping strategies.
Tatum completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Channel Islands in 2021. She continued her education at Antioch University, Los Angeles, receiving her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with specialization in psychological trauma in 2024.
Registered AMFT #146617 (Supervised by Rocio Garcia, MFT #122704)
Rocio Garcia, MFT
Clinical Supervisor, Lead Clinician

Rocio is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides services in both English and Spanish. She is dedicated to supporting individuals, adolescents, and families in their journey to healing. Rocio has experience in treating presenting issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, strained parent-child relationship, developing coping skills to manage negative emotions, and life stressors and transitions.
Rocio prides herself in being a culturally informed clinician and in supporting first generation young adults with navigating the life challenges that come from their familial generational gaps. She incorporates interventions from theories such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Structural Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Rocio earned her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in San Diego, CA.
MFT #122704

Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families