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Milka Lara-Rincon

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Affirming, Calming, Mindful, Open-minded, Warm

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, OCD, Phobias, Stress, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC

Years of Experience

4+

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I understand how intersections of culture, sexuality, gender, spirituality, family, environment, and relationships shape our identity and how we experience the world.

License number

#122540

Therapy style

Therapy is a safe space that can bring about self-discovery and healing. I take an inclusive approach in my work, where I understand how intersections of culture, sexuality, gender, spirituality, family, environment, and relationships shape our identity and how we experience the world. In therapy, you have a space to let your guard down and explore how various factors at play affect your mental health. You will learn the skills necessary to embrace the full range of your thoughts and emotions, and also incorporate changes that align with your values. I have specialized training in the treatment of OCD and related disorders, including social anxiety, specific phobias, and health anxiety. I also provide culturally-responsive and affirming therapy to multiethnic, Latinx, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ communities. Additionally, I have an interest in working with mental health practitioners seeking their own therapy. I look forward to helping you integrate all aspects of who you are into a healthy whole.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MS - Counseling Psychology, California State University, Bakersfield

Interests

I like reading, traveling, live music, spending time with friends and family, and spoiling my dogs.