Therapist profile
Paloma Chavez, LMFT
LMFT in California - Family and parenting concerns
Continue with PalomaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed work
- Parenting support
About Paloma
Paloma Chavez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family-related concerns, and she lists parenting and relationship matters among her focus areas.
She uses a mix of practical conversation and reflective work. Sessions often include problem-focused strategies and attention to how past experiences affect current patterns. Paloma draws on methods that help people change unhelpful thoughts, notice emotional reactions, and try small behavioral shifts.
Paloma pays attention to cultural background and immigration-related stresses when these are part of someone's story. She also focuses on practical issues such as communication problems, coping with life changes, adoption and foster care questions, and financial stress that affects relationships.
Therapy sessions typically look at what is happening now and where those patterns may have started. She helps people build clearer communication, set boundaries, and manage strong emotions like anger or shame. Work with grief, domestic violence aftermath, and trauma recovery is described as careful and paced to the individual's needs.
People working with Paloma can expect direct, conversational sessions that mix skill-building with exploration of life history. She invites collaborative goal-setting and practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable. Sessions are conducted in English and Paloma accepts international clients.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Paloma uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in practical ways. Client-centered work focuses on listening and collaborative goal-setting so people can identify what feels most important to change. Cognitive behavioral work looks at thoughts and behaviors, adding concrete exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress.She also uses mindfulness-based practices to help people notice emotions and bodily reactions without getting overwhelmed. These tools can be useful for managing strong feelings and for grounding after upsetting events. Together these approaches aim to combine immediate coping skills with attention to the stories that shaped current patterns.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Paloma works with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes short checks of how things are going and adjustments as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy practical and compatible with everyday schedules.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship and family concerns, plus parenting and career-related stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, mixing practical strategies and exploration of life history.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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