As a licensed therapist in California with two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges with cultural sensitivity and compassion. I have deep expertise in working with diverse populations, including older adults, young professionals, and individuals navigating multicultural experiences.
My therapeutic approach honors each person's unique journey, focusing on building self-love, managing social anxiety, and developing resilient coping strategies. I'm particularly passionate about supporting clients through life transitions, workplace stress, chronic health challenges, and intergenerational healing. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a warm, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences and cultivate meaningful personal growth.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family of origin issues, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 146038
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Hilda is a wonderful counselor, she provides support and listens to what you need. I one hundred percent recommend her.
Written on Jan 29, 2026 after therapy with Hilda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She really listens, allows me to go at my own pace
Written on Jan 12, 2026 after therapy with Hilda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and adhd
I love how considerate and understanding she is. And also is mindful, pays deep attention to detail, and ensures to validate, uplift, or affirm me and or my feelings
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Hilda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd