I am a licensed mental health professional (LMFT) with over twenty-five years of clinical experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, facing a wide spectrum of issues, and life challenges. Over the years, I've learned that pain is not only unavoidable, but necessary for growth and healing to occur. Our "mistakes" become our best friends if we're willing to learn from them. Utilizing a client centered narrative approach , I assist my clients in finding meaning in the midst of their suffering (a critical step in alleviating pain) so they can move on confidently with their relationships, their work, their dreams and aspirations. It is an honor and a privilege to walk alongside my clients during this highly creative process. And it is my greatest joy to witness their growth and healing.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 130831
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Cecilia is a rockstar! She always makes me feel seen and heard and provides great feedback and advice moving forward.
Written on Aug 15, 2025 after therapy with Cecilia for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s wonderful
Written on Jul 26, 2025 after therapy with Cecilia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
She helped me a great deal in growing and making others and myself genuinely happy.
Written on May 24, 2025 after therapy with Cecilia for 11 months on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
nothing to report other that she fits my needs perfectly.
Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Cecilia for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Cecilia Samartin listened attentively and clarified/summarized my thoughts back to me in a way that reassured me she understood my needs and goals. She asked helpful questions that expanded my self-knowledge and helped me identify tools for chipping away at resolving the sources of my personal concerns.
Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Cecilia for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Cecilia is an amazing therapist and I’m incredibly greatful for her
Written on Feb 01, 2025 after therapy with Cecilia for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd