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I’m currently accepting new clients! I’ve been serving couples and individuals as a marriage and family therapist for over 25 years. My primary focus is helping adults navigate complex relationships, both with others and with themselves. I specialize in women's issues, family dynamics, depression, and supporting those going through end-of-life transitions.

I believe you are naturally resourceful and entirely capable of growth. Life can get heavy, but our work together is designed to help you unburden your heart, find fresh meaning, and recapture your true desires. I’m here to respectfully meet you exactly where you are, offering a warm space to heal.

It is time to begin your healing journey, but you don't have to do it alone. I have had the profound honor of providing therapy for the past twenty years. During this time, I have supported adults and adolescents with a wide range of struggles in overcoming challenges, reclaiming their resilience and wellness, and realizing dramatic positive growth.

I'm Lina, and I'm passionate about empowering individuals on their journey to healing and growth. With a diverse background in hospital social work, outpatient mental health services, and inpatient psychiatric care, I have gained invaluable experience and insights that enable me to support a wide range of clients facing emotional and mental health challenges.

Taking the courageous step to care for your mental health is the foundation for overcoming life’s challenges. As a skilled and dedicated therapist, I will guide you in unlocking your inner strengths and building the tools you need to create a fulfilling and balanced life. I gained experience by working in outpatient and residential facilities throughout the Los Angeles community, providing individual and group support to those managing co-occurring disorders and family system challenges. I am especially passionate about working with individuals who are managing anxiety and depression, feelings of low self- worth, relationship difficulties, and impulsive behaviors. I received a BS from Boston University, and a MS in Counseling from California State University, Northridge, graduating with honors.

I have worked in the mental health field since 2018 first graduating from Cal State Hayward with a Bachelors in Psychology and then going on to get my Masters in Counseling from John F. Kennedy University. I became Licensed as a Psychotherapist in 2022. I work with adults and teens through a relational lens by taking the time to build the therapeutic relationship while gaining an understanding of my clients needs through warmth, care, and of course humor at times.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with extensive training in addressing individual, couple, and family issues. My education and clinical experience have equipped me to handle a variety of challenges, including relationship dynamics, communication, mental health issues, and life transitions. I am licensed in both California and Oregon. BS in Sociology Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA and MA Depth and Counseling Psychology Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA.

I have worked in some capacity of behavioral health services for 12 years, helping people uncover their internal strength and find their authentic selves. I am a CA licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and specialize in treatment of trauma and addictions.