- Family of origin issues
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma-informed care
About Paloma
Paloma Chavez is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strains, and challenges tied to family of origin issues. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to feel steadier and more understood.
Paloma listens for patterns that began in childhood and that still affect relationships now. She helps people notice roles, expectations, and repeated reactions that came from their family background. Conversations are straightforward and focused on identifying small changes that ease conflict and reduce reactivity.
Her work draws on client-centered methods to keep the person's goals central. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thought habits that feed anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness practices are offered to strengthen attention and reduce overwhelm.
Paloma brings psychodynamic and trauma-informed perspectives when past experiences seem to shape current behavior. That often means tracking repeated patterns and connecting them to early relationships so a person can make different choices now. She supports people working through immigration, multicultural, adoption, and foster care concerns as part of broader life challenges.
Though conversations can address big issues like grief, domestic violence history, or separation, the focus stays practical. Sessions aim to improve communication, set clearer boundaries, and build coping strategies people can use between meetings.
How Paloma uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspectives. It emphasizes listening and working from what the client says matters most, which helps clarify priorities and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood by practicing new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and improve focus.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Paloma will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to use based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting the plan as sessions proceed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for in-depth reflection. Discussing scheduling preferences during the first contact helps match session length and frequency to daily life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Paloma works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, and family of origin issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a direct, client-centered approach that combines practical techniques with deeper exploration of patterns that began in childhood.
How much experience does she have?
Paloma has 13 years of clinical experience as an LMFT practicing in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use 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.
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