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Entry 171516California / United States

Dr. Gina Gonzalezreyna

Dr. Gina Gonzalezreyna, LMFT

California 25 years in practice

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LMFT in California - relationships and parenting

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  • Attachment-based work
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Client-centered focus

About Gina

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in California with 25 years of experience, Dr. Gina Gonzalezreyna helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, parenting concerns, depression, grief, sleep trouble, anger, self-esteem issues, career stress, and life transitions.

Dr. Gina writes and speaks in English and Spanish. She emphasizes practical work in sessions and uses a mix of attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches. She encourages regular weekly meetings and asks clients to allow 24 hours for text and other replies.

Her style is down-to-earth and focused on increasing self-awareness and practical coping skills. Sessions aim to strengthen what a person already knows about themselves and build on existing strengths. She sometimes uses humor to make concepts easier to try out in daily life.

Dr. Gina helps with parenting and preparing for parenthood, postpartum concerns, blended family issues, and family of origin patterns. She also works with grief, trauma and abuse, abandonment and attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, commitment questions, and young adult concerns.

She notes experience supporting people with Autism and Asperger Syndrome and addressing somatization and sleep problems. The therapy process involves consistent weekly appointments and collaborative planning about goals and strategies. Clients choose sessions in English or Spanish.

Before booking, people should confirm current session options and scheduling details directly through the matching and scheduling steps provided on the site.

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How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and patterns of connection. It helps people notice how early bonds affect current relationships and aim for more secure ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps clients draw on their own strengths and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on how well the work is fitting real life challenges.

Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow phone-based conversations when video is difficult, or more extended video sessions when deeper interaction is useful. Ask about scheduling routines, response times, and whether a weekly standing appointment is recommended to keep steady progress.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

GriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Dr. Gina works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and preparing for parenthood, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.

What approaches does she use in sessions?

She uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. These are combined to fit each person’s goals.

How many years of experience does she have?

She has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.

What credential and location are listed?

She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Dr. Gina Gonzalezreyna

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