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Cecilia Samartin, LMFT

LMFT supporting relationships and life transitions
  • Relationship challenges
  • Grief and loss
  • Parenting support

About Cecilia Samartin

Cecilia Samartin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 20 years of clinical experience helping people navigate relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. She works from a client-centered, narrative-informed perspective that encourages clients to explore the meaning behind their struggles and to transform painful experiences into opportunities for growth. Cecilia combines compassionate listening with practical therapeutic tools to help individuals and families identify patterns rooted in attachment history, family of origin, and past losses so they can make more intentional choices in relationships and daily life.

Her work addresses a wide range of relational and personal issues, including abandonment, blended family dynamics, communication and commitment problems, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, and the stresses of aging. Cecilia approaches therapy as a creative, collaborative process and values walking alongside people as they set goals, experiment with new strategies, and rebuild confidence. She aims to help clients move forward with clearer priorities, greater resilience, and renewed purpose while honoring the real pain that brought them to therapy.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Cecilia Samartin have?

Cecilia Samartin has 20 years of experience.

Is Cecilia Samartin a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 130831.

In which languages does Cecilia Samartin provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Cecilia Samartin located?

California.

How can I work with Cecilia Samartin as my therapist?

You can work with Cecilia Samartin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cecilia Samartin work with international clients?

Cecilia Samartin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cecilia Samartin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client directs the pace and goals of therapy. This approach helps people strengthen self-understanding, self-esteem, and decision-making in relationships and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for addressing anxiety, depressive thinking, and coping skills. Narrative Therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, and to reframe those narratives to open up new possibilities for meaning and action, which can be especially helpful with grief, identity, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cecilia will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. The chosen approach often combines elements from several models to fit the client's unique situation.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, and mobility needs, and they allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support across different life circumstances.

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