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 an excellent therapist. She listens, takes notes, and refers back to conversation to help make connections and realizations. She helps me view things from a different perspective. She also empowers me to grow and be proud of overcoming obstacles. I would highly recommend Hilda.
Written on Oct 09, 2026 after therapy with Hilda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Hilda has such a calming energy about her. She is a phenomenal therapist. She really takes the time with each subject. Makes great suggestions has given so good food for thought post sessions. She is truly gifted. You can tell she genuinely cares and wants to help. I cant recommend her enough!
Written on Apr 27, 2026 after therapy with Hilda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Connecting with Hilda felt like a sigh of relief. I appreciate the care she takes to understand and professional communication. I look forward to seeing her again while on this journey to healing.
Written on Feb 26, 2026 after therapy with Hilda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Many of my sessions are helpful and informative to help manage my mental health. They provide me with the tools to work towards living a healthy lifestyle.
Written on Feb 17, 2026 after therapy with Hilda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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