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Paloma Chavez, LMFT

Compassionate California LMFT for life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Multicultural sensitivity

About Paloma Chavez

Paloma Chavez is a licensed mental health professional in California with 13 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she centers her work on empowering clients to build resilience and navigate life changes with compassion and practical tools. Paloma specializes in depression, anxiety, stress management, and transitions, and brings a strong commitment to understanding multicultural experiences and each person's unique path.

Her practice emphasizes a supportive, non-judgmental environment where individuals can process past experiences, strengthen communication, and develop effective coping strategies. She has particular experience working with young adults, women's issues, social anxiety, workplace stress, and trauma recovery. Paloma focuses on helping people reconnect with self-worth, reduce isolation, and create sustainable strategies for personal growth.

Paloma's therapeutic style blends cultural sensitivity, respect, and collaboration, honoring each client's story while helping them pursue meaningful change. She aims to foster a healing process that is tailored to individual needs and grounded in empathy and practical skill-building.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Paloma Chavez have?

Paloma Chavez has 13 years of professional experience in therapy.

Is Paloma Chavez a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and is licensed in California as CA LMFT 92507.

In which languages does Paloma Chavez provide therapy?

Paloma provides therapy in English.

Where is Paloma Chavez located?

Paloma is located in California.

How can I work with Paloma Chavez as my therapist?

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

Does Paloma Chavez work with international clients?

Yes, Paloma Chavez works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Paloma Chavez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client's 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 Care

Paloma draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused therapy to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports clients as they explore their values and goals - this approach helps with self-esteem, life transitions, and reconnecting with a sense of purpose. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences while building coping strategies to reduce their ongoing impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paloma works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance supports gradual change and adapts as the client's priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Paloma can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographical constraints, and varied comfort levels with communication. Working with licensed professionals through these formats makes it possible to access consistent support and practical tools without commuting, and therapists can adapt session styles to suit conversational or skills-focused work depending on the client's preferences.

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