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- Relationship issues
- Depression support
- English and Spanish
About Minerva
LMFT in California with 13 years of clinical experience, Minerva Guzman helps people address relationship challenges, family concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She provides services in both English and Spanish and has worked with issues related to adoption and foster care, immigration, and multicultural concerns.
Guzman focuses on practical conversation and active listening. She encourages clients to name what matters most and to try small, doable steps between sessions. Sessions center on the client's goals and immediate problems rather than lengthy theory discussions.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches among others. That means sessions often include values clarification, present-moment awareness exercises, and space for clients to guide the topic. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used when people want short-term planning or momentum toward change.
People come to her for help with communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, self-harm concerns, and women’s issues. She also supports those navigating adoption and foster care matters and the stresses of immigration. Meetings aim to identify small changes that reduce daily strain and improve relationships.
Minerva asks new clients to complete brief intake information and to set a first session so they can begin identifying priorities. She works with each person to set realistic steps and follows up on progress in straightforward conversations.
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How her approaches work in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values. In practice this can mean identifying important relationships or goals and planning one or two experiments to try between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open listening and letting the client lead the conversation so they can clarify feelings and priorities. Mindfulness Therapy offers short exercises to notice thoughts and feelings in the moment, which can reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust methods based on what fits the person's needs and preferences. Sessions can include practical homework and brief check-ins to track progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-in sessions when needed. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into everyday life while keeping focus on clear steps and measurable goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship challenges, family conflict, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, immigration issues, communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, self-harm, self-love, multicultural concerns, and women's issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Techniques are applied to match the client's goals and the issue at hand.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and mood concerns. That experience includes supporting people through life transitions and multicultural issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services from that state. The profile lists California as her practice location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. The profile also notes she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription terms and the client's location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That intake step begins the matching and scheduling process.
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