Therapists in Ventura

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.

Beta is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, providing services in English and Farsi.  Beta received her master’s degree in Marital & Family Therapy with Specialized Training in Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University.

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As a trauma-informed clinician, she works closely with clients to foster a safe therapeutic space that emphasizes safety, choice, and collaboration. Beta employs an eclectic blend of evidenced-based practices including Art Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative, existential, and solution-focused therapeutic modalities. No matter your skill level, art making can aid in self-expression, creative problem solving, and processing underlying emotions that fuel mental health symptoms. If art making isn’t for you, that’s okay! Beta values her clients as the experts in their own life and sessions will be tailored to each client’s specific needs.

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She enjoys working with clients who appreciate humor, transparency, and resourcefulness while seeking attainable solutions. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in providing holistic and identity-affirming care for clients of all ages, particularly teens and older adults. Beta has experience working with folks who are navigating various life transitions and stressors including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, cancer, grief/loss, interpersonal relationships, DV/IPV, as well as issues related to improving self-esteem and exploring intersectionality and LGBTQIA+ identities.

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.