My name is Divina Gabuat. I speak both English and Spanish (native speaker). I graduated with a Bachelors in Sociology from American Military University. Masters of Social Work from California State Bakersfield. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, and motivational interviewing. I work as a mental health evaluator in the Emergency Room and have served as a Clinical Social Worker at a state hospital. I have experience working with individuals living with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and many other major mental health disorders. 20 years military, with two combat tours and 3 overseas tours. My approach to therapy is a team effort and trauma informed care.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 87082
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She was great! Caring and compassionate. Always listened to my issues.
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Divina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Truly excellent!
Written on Feb 11, 2024 after therapy with Divina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
I spent a little over a month’s time with Divina. She is very resourceful and supportive. She coaches and can point out the things I need to work on. I would definitely recommend her as a therapist and am grateful for her time.
Written on Mar 27, 2022 after therapy with Divina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Super caring, super kind, I highly recommend
Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Divina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Divina has equipped me with very useful tools in a short amount of time. She's compassionate and caring in her sessions and after them, looking for resources to aid me with my situations.
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Divina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues