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Yvette Aguayo
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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Some come to therapy after months of telling themselves it isn't that bad. Others come because someone they love asked them to. However you got here, I'm here to help. I'm an LMFT with 17 years of experience. I specialize in problem gambling — one of the least visible addictions, and one of the most treatable — along with couples work, other addictions, trauma, and men's issues. I bring a personal and professional understanding of blended-family issues and the unique demands of biracial/bicultural dynamics: the loyalty questions, the code-switching, the things that are hard to explain to either side.

About Yvette

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Authentic, Challenging, Engaging, Instructive

Focus areas

Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Blended families, Students

Years of Experience

17+
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I have 20+ years of experience to offer, including working with those who have been reluctant to initiate therapy in the first place.

License number

#MFC47927

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, English

Education

MS - Counseling specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy, San Diego State University

Interests

I enjoy yoga and hikes with my dog, Honey.

License details

Yvette Aguayo,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#MFC47927 (exp January 2027)