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Lina Vielma

LMFT

Lina Vielma , LMFT

Therapist in California

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About Lina

With a caring, supportive, and intentional approach, Lina Vielma brings 20 years of clinical experience to people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational difficulties. She emphasizes compassion and a calm therapeutic atmosphere where individuals can explore feelings at a pace that feels safe and clear rather than rushed or confusing. Lina balances empathy with thoughtful challenge, helping people move toward more productive patterns while honoring the uniqueness of each journey.

Her practice addresses a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns, including past trauma, parenting struggles, grief, addiction, intimacy-related issues, and life transitions. Being both Navajo Native American Indian and Filipino, she pays careful attention to cultural context and how identity shapes healing and relationships. Lina draws on established therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Lina is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a credential that denotes specialized training in clinical therapy with individuals, couples, and families. She offers a steady, compassionate presence to support growth, coping, and clearer direction in life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps people identify and shift attachment dynamics that contribute to anxiety, difficulty with intimacy, abandonment concerns, and repeated relational problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and reflective listening. This approach supports self-esteem, self-exploration, and making sense of feelings in a nonjudgmental space so people can discover their own solutions and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds so care stays relevant and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexibility and access to consistent care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lina Vielma have?

Lina Vielma has 20 years of experience.

Is Lina Vielma a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which indicates she is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 107973.

In which languages does Lina Vielma provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Lina Vielma located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Lina Vielma as my therapist?

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

Does Lina Vielma work with international clients?

Lina Vielma does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lina Vielma 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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