Agustin Vieyra Ornelas , LMFT

Agustin Vieyra Ornelas is a licensed therapist in California with eight years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. As a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he brings training in working with individuals, couples, and families to help clients navigate emotional and interpersonal difficulties. He approaches therapy from a place of respect for each person’s own knowledge of their life, believing that clients are the experts on their stories and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet current challenges.

Agustin emphasizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life, and he frames the first steps toward that vision as acts of bravery. He focuses on supporting and empowering people as they pursue change, offering guidance and practical tools while honoring each person’s pace and goals. His work aims to build confidence, enhance coping, and improve relationships so clients can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Agustin integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the process and helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

He also uses motivational interviewing to help people explore and strengthen their own reasons for change, particularly when motivation feels low or when someone is deciding whether to make significant life adjustments. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Agustin will work with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, drawing on established techniques used by licensed professionals and therapists.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access support from different settings. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and allow clients to continue therapeutic work in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.