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Malena Puentes
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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I use an eclectic approach that creates a safe, healing space that includes the client’s needs. I soundly believe that if you can change your thoughts, you can change how you feel and improve the overall quality of your life. We are meant to have fulfilling lives. My goal is to assist clients recognized the strengths that they naturally hold while helping them feel encouraged and supported through this journey of personal growth. I believe therapy is a journey of self-discovery of one’s underlying issues and an opportunity to see the unique potential of resiliency and empowerment they hold. It is never too late to regain control of your life and gain the utmost self-awareness.

About Malena

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Health Net, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Challenging, Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Indigenous Americans

Years of Experience

18+
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I soundly believe that if you can change your thoughts, you can change how you feel and improve the overall quality of your life.

License number

#40839

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

BA - Psychology, University of California Riverside BA - Social Relations, University of California Riverside MS - Marriage, Family, Child, and Couples Therapy, University of California Riverside

Interests

I enjoy going on hikes and nature walks, golfing, dancing, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.

License details

Malena Puentes,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#40839 (exp February 2028)