Dr. Villa

Therapist

9 years of experience

Great to meet you!

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely heard. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, and I strive to create an environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and other emotional or personal difficulties. As a bilingual therapist providing services in both English and Spanish, I value cultural responsiveness and understand the importance of feeling understood within the therapeutic process.
My goal is to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, recognize their strengths, and feel more confident navigating life’s challenges while creating meaningful and lasting change.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client’s individual needs and experiences. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while incorporating strengths-based, trauma-informed, and client-centered approaches to help clients better understand themselves, manage emotional challenges, and develop healthier coping strategies.
I believe therapy is not one-size-fits-all, so I work closely with clients to create goals that feel meaningful and realistic for them. My goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and emotions while building the tools, insight, and confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges and personal growth.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and my goal is to make the process feel as comfortable and supportive as possible. During our first session, we will talk about what brings you to therapy, explore the challenges or stressors you may be experiencing, and discuss what you hope to gain from the therapeutic process.
You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, begin building a sense of trust and connection, and create goals that feel meaningful and manageable for you. My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, and I want clients to feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the process.

Years of experience
9 years of experience
Training
MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Long Beach, Other - Doctorate at California Baptist College
License type
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
Licensed in
California
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Top specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Trauma
More specialties
ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Therapy methods
Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Parent Management Training (PMT), Behavioral, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Seeking Safety, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family, Gestalt, Family Focused Therapy (FFT)
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
Ages served
Children, Adolescents
Languages
English