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Guadalupe Rios, LCSW

Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I look forward to supporting you in that process.

Professional experience

25 yrs in practice
Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression

Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, First responder issues, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

CA LCSW 29892

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Guadalupe Rios. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Guadalupe is a great match for me. She takes time to listen to me and gives me good advice.

Written on Apr 13, 2026 after therapy with Guadalupe for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Great coach listen gives strong feedback gives a list of goals and your ideas to approach certain situations

Written on Mar 17, 2026 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

I’m truly grateful for all the support my therapist has given me. She always listens with care, makes me feel heard and understood, and has helped me through so much. Her guidance has made a real difference in my life. She’s kind, compassionate, and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. Thank you for everything! ?✨

Written on Jul 19, 2025 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and eating disorders

She’s attentive and works with me while I need help and gives me advice and breathing exercises to reduce my anxiety levels

Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Guadalupe for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes

Ave is wonderful

Written on Jun 14, 2025 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Guadalupe is really the best. We've been working together get her for a while and I have experienced a little t in f growth and self understanding, I am able to manage my symptoms with less strain and I have achieved a sense of ease. I would recommend her care to anyone who asks.

Written on May 24, 2025 after therapy with Guadalupe for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd