Israel Pineda

I am glad that you are here considering getting some help in this time of your life. As a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering telehealth in both English and Spanish, it is a profound privilege to help you lay a secure, empowering foundation for your care. With over 10 years of clinical experience, I am confident that we can accomplish the change that you are looking for. I specialize heavily in treating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression, alongside a strong focus on marital and premarital issues, men's issues, and substance use struggles. Whether you are navigating intense family conflict, regulating difficult emotions, or dealing with domestic violence or phobias, I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families to help you overcome these hurdles. You are the expert of your own life, and I invite you to reach out. I am here to help.

I believe that genuine emotional growth requires balancing a deeply authentic, human connection with rigorous clinical practices. Because I am an eclectic therapist with many tools, I can perfectly tailor our sessions to match the unique needs at hand. I often focus on the thoughts, feelings, attachment styles, and childhood experiences that are frequently linked to the presenting problems or behaviors you are facing today. I heavily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR, blending them seamlessly with trauma-focused methods and Family Systems approaches. If you are seeking couples therapy, I also incorporate Gottman Method principles to help rebuild connection and communication. Together, we will outline tangible goals to ensure our therapeutic work translates into meaningful, sustainable progress in your everyday life.

We can all benefit from therapy, yet taking the first step to actually start it takes immense courage. My hope is that our virtual sessions serve as a quiet, reassuring refuge where you can safely step away from the heavy demands of daily stress. I am available for telehealth most weekday evenings and all day on Fridays to accommodate your schedule. During our first session, my mission is to find you where you are at in life, cultivating a calm, completely non-judgmental environment right from the start. We will gently explore your history and current symptoms at a natural pace, without any pressure to share everything at once. I want to ensure you feel safe, fully heard, and in control during our sessions as we collaboratively design a clear roadmap for your healing. Remember, even small change is good change on the pathway to meeting your healing and success.