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Silvia Esquivias

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

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Focus areas

Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants, Blended families, Students

Years of Experience

19+

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My goal in therapy is to provide tools and coping skills that can be used throughout life to maintain a healthy balanced emotional well-being.

License number

#22672

Therapy style

As a therapist, I utilize an eclectic evidence-based approach where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strengths-Based, and Mindfulness are part of my toolbox of therapeutic interventions. I use a collaborative approach and include the values and strengths the client brings to the session. I am bilingual: English and Spanish. I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults and families. I have a passion for helping people heal, grow, and thrive. I use a psychosocial therapy approach and tailor interventions based on individual needs. The therapeutic alliance is very important and I strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where a client can openly share thoughts, feelings, and challenges. As a therapist, my goal is to support the client's journey and use a strength-based, client-centered, Solution Focused approach using evidence-based practices. My goal in therapy is to provide tools and coping skills that can be used throughout life to maintain a healthy balanced emotional well-being.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California