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Minerva Guzman

LMFT

Minerva Guzman , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Minerva

Minerva Guzman is a California-licensed LMFT with 13 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families through relationship and life transitions. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she brings focused expertise in relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and self-love, depression, and coping with significant changes.

Her practice also addresses specific challenges such as adoption and foster care matters, communication problems, forgiveness work, immigration-related stress, impulsivity, multicultural concerns, and women's issues. She has worked with people facing self-harm thoughts and offers support aimed at improving motivation, confidence, and emotional well-being.

Minerva emphasizes an open, accepting therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She partners with clients to create a space for exploration and growth, acknowledging that beginning therapy takes courage. Her approach is collaborative and respectful of each person’s background and goals, with a focus on practical steps toward clearer communication, healthier relationships, and greater self-compassion.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then clarify personal values and take committed steps toward a more meaningful life. This approach can be useful for depression, motivation struggles, and adapting to life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and unconditional acceptance, giving clients space to explore self-esteem, relationships, and personal growth at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can support emotional regulation, reduce reactivity, and aid coping with stress and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Minerva works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and cultural background, adjusting direction as progress and preferences emerge.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from a distance, and choose the format that best supports the work with licensed professionals and therapists.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Minerva Guzman have?

Minerva Guzman has 13 years of professional experience.

Is Minerva Guzman a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 111901.

In which languages does Minerva Guzman provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Minerva Guzman located?

Minerva Guzman is located in California.

How can I work with Minerva Guzman as my therapist?

You can work with Minerva Guzman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Minerva Guzman work with international clients?

Yes, Minerva Guzman works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Minerva Guzman cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityMulticultural concernsSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish

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