she/her

Cristeta RilleraLMFT

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Mindful, Empowering, Direct

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Stress, Trauma

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents

Years of Experience

I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds and have experience working around trauma and crisis.

Cristeta Rillera,

LMFT

License number

#134855

Therapy style

I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds and have experience working around trauma and crisis. I am passionate about creating a nonjudgmental and supportive environment for clients and serving as a reliable resource for them while they heal from current and past crises. My approach to therapy is integrative and through a trauma-informed and multicultural lens. I respect and have deep appreciation for clients who invite me into their lives allowing me to witness their truth: the past traumas that inform their current perspectives; the ongoing struggles with racism, colonialism, and prejudice; and the hopes and dreams they continue to cultivate despite all of life’s challenges.

Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Couples [The Gottman Method]
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-focused
Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Counseling, St. Mary's College of California

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family and pets. I also like outdoor activities such as camping and hiking - I love nature!