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Cristeta Rillera
LMFT

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds and have experience working around trauma and crisis. I am passionate about creating a nonjudgmental and supportive environment for clients and serving as a reliable resource for them while they heal from current and past crises. My approach to therapy is integrative and through a trauma-informed and multicultural lens. I respect and have deep appreciation for clients who invite me into their lives allowing me to witness their truth: the past traumas that inform their current perspectives; the ongoing struggles with racism, colonialism, and prejudice; and the hopes and dreams they continue to cultivate despite all of life’s challenges.

About Cristeta

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Direct, Empowering, Mindful

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Stress, Trauma

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Parents

Years of Experience

4+
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I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds and have experience working around trauma and crisis.

License number

#134855

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA - Counseling, St. Mary's College of California

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family and pets. I also like outdoor activities such as camping and hiking - I love nature!

License details

Cristeta Rillera,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#134855 (exp September 2026)