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Lucia Palacios Ponce

Therapist(She/her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

There may be times when you wish you had someone who truly listens, deeply and without judgment. Let me be that person for you. Whatever challenges you’re facing right now, I’m here to help you move toward the next chapter of your life with clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll honor your unique story and set clear, achievable goals that actually feel within reach.

My approach to therapy

My style is empathic, collaborative, and proactive, always tailored to what you need most. I treat you as the true expert of your own life, and we’ll work side by side as equal partners, setting realistic goals and checking in on your progress along the way. This is your journey, and my role is to walk it with you and help you keep moving forward.

What you can expect from me

Our first session is a relaxed, low-pressure conversation focused on understanding what’s on your mind. We’ll briefly go over your intake paperwork and talk through confidentiality so you feel secure and well-informed from the start. Then I’ll invite you to share what’s been hard and what positive changes you’re hoping for. Clients describe me as warm, attentive, and genuinely encouraging. If this feels like a fit, I’d love to connect for a 15 minute consult.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Bakersfield, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at California State University, Bakersfield
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Humanistic, Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Structural Family, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish