Manuel Olvera

When I first started going to college, I was interested in so many things. I needed to pick a major. I was required to take a psychology class and I really enjoyed it. I decided to take more psychology classes, and I made it my major. I got my bachelor's degree in 2009 and my master's degree in 2012. I have had experience working both inpatient and outpatient, with males and females of all ages & with many different needs and diagnoses.

I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Scientific research has shown that CBT helps with many of the problems that make people seek counseling. I try to help people recognize internalized fears/negative beliefs that lead to increased feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and guilt. These negative thinking patterns often make it harder to function in work and in relationships. Working on these fears and negative thoughts/beliefs helps people change their behaviors and emotions.

In our first session we will discuss all of the challenges you are facing and we'll go over some of your background information. We'll talk about your goals and what you hope to achieve through therapy. In following sessions we'll build upon what we have talked about previously, as well as processing the problems you go through on a weekly basis. Hopefully after each session you'll feel like you have been understood and supported and also given another point of view that will be helpful to you.