Azucena Acosta LCSW

I work with clients to identify, process, and learn to better cope with their specific mental health distress. Alleviating superficial symptoms and addressing the root cause. Together we develop realistic and appropriate treatment goals and build the capacity for healing, growth and change. Therapy isn't easy or fast but I hope to utilize our time together to efficiently address your needs and create a catalyst for change. I use evidenced based treatment modalities and user-friendly tools. Your input, feedback and participation is always encouraged and requested because you know yourself best. I assign homework (i.e. journaling, reading, videos etc.) because I believe change happens by practice in our everyday life.

I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness techniques and a trauma informed approach. I create a structure for treatment, provide psychoeducation and teach coping skills and techniques as appropriate. I use cognitive behavioral methods to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I challenge irrational thoughts and/or beliefs. I bring my knowledge and experience to each session and meet you where you are.

• California, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 98304

I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness techniques and a trauma informed approach. I create a structure for treatment, provide psychoeducation and teach coping skills and techniques as appropriate. I use cognitive behavioral methods to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I challenge irrational thoughts and/or beliefs. I bring my knowledge and experience to each session and meet you where you are.