Gerardo Puga Cervantes, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for lasting change
- Client-centered care
- English and Spanish
- Accepts international clients
About Gerardo Puga Cervantes
Gerardo Puga Cervantes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who emphasizes a client-centered approach that places rapport and mutual trust at the forefront of therapy. With a decade of professional experience, he adopts a respectful, non-judgmental stance and treats each person as the expert on their own life while offering guidance informed by clinical training and practical experience.
Gerardo works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT identity. He also addresses career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and attachment or abandonment-related difficulties. Drawing on multiple theoretical orientations, he tailors treatment to the needs of each client and integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as appropriate.
Clients can expect a collaborative process in which goals are set together and interventions are selected to match personal values and circumstances. Gerardo offers therapy in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients, seeking to create a supportive environment where clients can explore challenges, build skills, and work toward meaningful change.
Gerardo works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT identity. He also addresses career transitions, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and attachment or abandonment-related difficulties. Drawing on multiple theoretical orientations, he tailors treatment to the needs of each client and integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as appropriate.
Clients can expect a collaborative process in which goals are set together and interventions are selected to match personal values and circumstances. Gerardo offers therapy in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients, seeking to create a supportive environment where clients can explore challenges, build skills, and work toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Gerardo Puga Cervantes have?
Gerardo Puga Cervantes has 10 years of experience providing mental health services.
Is Gerardo Puga Cervantes a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 51224.
In which languages does Gerardo Puga Cervantes provide therapy?
Gerardo provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Gerardo Puga Cervantes located?
Gerardo is located in California.
How can I work with Gerardo Puga Cervantes as my therapist?
You can work with Gerardo Puga Cervantes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Gerardo Puga Cervantes work with international clients?
Yes, Gerardo Puga Cervantes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Gerardo Puga Cervantes 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 with therapy 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 Support
Gerardo commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches to meet each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values, develop psychological flexibility, and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, making it useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment issues, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist offers empathy and support while the client leads the process - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Gerardo works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods best match a client's goals, preferences, and cultural background, and he adapts interventions over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or while traveling and to choose formats that fit their schedules and communication styles. These options can make starting and maintaining therapy more accessible while preserving the collaborative, relationship-focused care Gerardo emphasizes.
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