Hello! My name is Fernando, and I am a bilingual CA LMFT male of 49 years. I have been practicing for 16 years as a Psychotherapist in both the Public and Private sectors in North and South America. I've been married for 13 years, and a father for 12. I was born in Uruguay, South America and have lived in Canada, the United States and in Uruguay. In California I graduated from UCLA and Pepperdine where I obtained my degrees. Drawing from different cultures allowed me to inform how I decided to develop my identity. This experience facilitates understanding my clients' world and points of view. In therapy I also employ CBT, person-centered, and motivational interviewing skill sets when assisting clients in: identifying where they would like to concentrate their efforts, develop insight, create meaning, and foster inspiration to grow and adapt to these quickly changing times and culture. I found these skills to be particularly useful when counseling teens as they develop and carve their place in the world.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Immigration Issues, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 88215
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Fernando has been a supportive ,intuitive and empathetic therapist. He is truly committed and engaged in my journey and has helped me to rise above the chatter of personal insecurities and embrace the path of being in the present.
Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Fernando for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Although I've been lucky enough to have a few wonderful counselors in the past 20 years, Fernando came into my life at the exact right time with the exact right tools and expertise I need to move through my healing process. I can't count the number of times a day I say to my husband, friends or colleagues, "my therapists says..." to share my learnings. I appreciate Fernando's integrated approach to healing; he brings a diverse set of theories, stories, and teachings to our conversations all sculpted to individual needs. I feel heard and seen and that is the ultimate gift.
Written on May 31, 2021 after therapy with Fernando for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Respectful, supportive and caring therapist. Thank you Fernando ❤️
Written on Feb 18, 2021 after therapy with Fernando for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
From the beginning Fernando has been very patient and sets out extra time to talk with me. He has many approaches and expertise which makes me feel I can use for my daily routines.
Written on Oct 03, 2020 after therapy with Fernando for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching