Tess Florez LMFT

We will talk about not only what brings you into therapy, but also about you as a person, a partner, a family member, a friend because I want to know what makes you, you. I have an eclectic approach because I know that even clients with similar issues are not exactly alike, so I strive to understand the unique needs of each of my clients and try to adapt my interventions to accommodate those unique needs. From our sessions, you may come away with new insights, skills or perspectives that can help you to enact change. Therapy is a collaboration, so while I will do what I can to provide you tools that can help move you towards the change you want, the effort has to be mutual, because after all it's your journey, one that I am privileged to be a part of.

My approach varies based on clients needs, but it is always compassionate, trauma-informed and strength based. My approach is also often emotion-focused, attachment-based and existential. I can also be gently directive, mindful and somatic in my approach. I may utilize any or a combination of the following: EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing TF-CBT - Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy DBT - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy PCIT - Parent-Child Interaction Therapy MI - Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Mindfulness Somatic-based interventions

We will talk about not only what brings you into therapy, but also about you as a person, a partner, a family member, a friend because I want to know what makes you, you. I have an eclectic approach because I know that even clients with similar issues are not exactly alike, so I strive to understand the unique needs of each of my clients and try to adapt my interventions to accommodate those unique needs. From our sessions, you may come away with new insights, skills or perspectives that can help you to enact change. Therapy is a collaboration, so while I will do what I can to provide you tools that can help move you towards the change you want, the effort has to be mutual, because after all it's your journey, one that I am privileged to be a part of.

• California, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT123303

My approach varies based on clients needs, but it is always compassionate, trauma-informed and strength based. My approach is also often emotion-focused, attachment-based and existential. I can also be gently directive, mindful and somatic in my approach. I may utilize any or a combination of the following: EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing TF-CBT - Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy DBT - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy PCIT - Parent-Child Interaction Therapy MI - Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Mindfulness Somatic-based interventions