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Imelda Mares

Therapist(She/her)
8 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I focus on building a strong relational connection and fostering an interactive and supportive environment to collaboratively work towards your goals. In my practice I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, humanistic, cognitive behavior therapy, solution focused, existential, spiritual, dialectical behavioral, EMDR and person center while focusing on the individual needs and preferences of each person. I am committed to participate in your journey of self-discovery while supporting you every step of the way.

My approach to therapy

As your therapist my commitment is to create a safe environment where you feel seen and hear. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy for all your unique parts while emphasizing in the importance in reconnecting with what is authentic. I know that it can be overwhelming to reach out for help, but it is the first step towards moving forward and making changes and personal growth.

What you can expect from me

If you are ready to change and improve your life, together we can help you gain insight, learn tools to build resilience and learn coping strategies, communication and conflict resolution skills while enhancing your well being in a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental place using evidenced based approaches.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Argosy University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Positive Psychology, Structural Family, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    980 West 6th Street Ste 108
    Ontario, CA 91762