About
- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- CBT and Gottman
About Xenia
Xenia Blanco is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California with 19 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and works with adults who are coping with these problems.
She helps people talk through relationship tension and family conflict. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and issues that stem from family of origin. Conversations often cover communication problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
In sessions she uses straightforward, problem-focused methods. That can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing different ways to communicate, and trying small behavioral changes between meetings. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship work.
Xenia typically takes a practical approach to progress. Sessions look at what is happening now, what keeps difficulties going, and what small steps could reduce stress or improve connection. She also addresses post-traumatic stress responses and other effects of past abuse when those come up.
Clients can expect a calm, respectful conversation about their concerns. If you prefer Spanish, she can conduct sessions in that language. To begin, follow the online steps for matching and scheduling a first appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into clear steps and practicing new responses.The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and rebuilding connection. It offers concrete exercises to reduce conflict, increase understanding, and handle recurring relationship patterns in a practical way.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress is seen and your needs shift, and decisions are made collaboratively.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking. Ask about the current online options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or let someone join from another location without needing to be on camera. These practical benefits can help keep regular appointments while managing daily responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and divorce or separation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, problem-focused methods that often include identifying thought patterns and practicing new communication skills. Sessions emphasize small, manageable changes between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and family concerns as well as mood and trauma-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services from that state.
Can she provide sessions in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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