Guadalupe Rios, LCSW - Therapist in California

About Guadalupe

Guadalupe Rios is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and depression. Guadalupe speaks English and Spanish and practices from California.

She aims to create a calm space where clients can speak honestly and be heard without judgment. Guadalupe uses practical, hands-on methods. She draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice thoughts, try new behaviors, and clarify values.

Background and approach

Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy shape how she builds trust and listens closely to each person's story. Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life changes. Guadalupe works with clients to set small goals, practice new skills, and track progress over time.

Conversations are straightforward and paced to match what each person needs. Her background includes long-term direct practice across a range of concerns including aging and geriatric issues, immigration and multicultural concerns, first responder and veteran issues, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life support, postpartum depression, prejudice and discrimination, process addictions, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse.

That breadth informs a flexible approach to care. Guadalupe encourages anyone who is ready to reach out to take the first step. She supports clients through gradual change and practical problem solving, aiming to help them feel more in control and more connected to what matters to them.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Both approaches are useful for concerns such as grief, process addictions, depression, and coping after traumatic events.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Guadalupe will talk with each client about goals, life circumstances, and personal preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so the work fits the person and changes over time.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy schedules and those who live far from in-person care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to connect when it suits daily life. These options allow for flexible pacing, shorter check-ins when needed, and continuity of care across locations.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Guadalupe commonly address?

She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and depression. Additional areas include postpartum depression, process addictions, and end-of-life issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational, with an emphasis on listening and clear steps. Conversations aim to build trust and identify small, workable changes.

How much experience does she have?

Guadalupe brings 25 years of professional experience in clinical social work. That experience spans a broad set of life challenges and care settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed clinical social worker - CA LCSW 29892 - practicing in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are also accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow for flexibility in how people connect.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on chosen options.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 25 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English, Spanish

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