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Theo Villalobos, LMFT, SEP

Theo Villalobos, LMFT, SEP

San Diego, California
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Other

Languages: English, Spanish

Telephone: 669-291-1463

My Approach to Therapy

From an ecological model, each person is a unique being existing within and influenced by multiple factors, including family, political time period, and culture. With this in mind, I offer an integrative approach to therapy that provides individualized care to my clients. My practice employs somatic, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed models of care. I am a SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) and am trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems). My practice is a safe space for LGBTQ+ people and neurodiversity. I am nonbinary and Latinx, and I offer gender affirming care in both English and Spanish. I provide a secure and confidential space where you can share authentically and seek support. Usando un modelo ecológico, cada persona es un ser único que existe dentro de múltiples sistemas e influenciado por ellos, incluyendo la familia, el período de tiempo político y la cultura. Con esto en mente, ofrezco un enfoque integrador de la terapia que brinda atención individualizada a mis clientes. Mi práctica emplea modelos de atención somáticos, basados en la atención plena y basados en el trauma. Soy un proveedor de Experiencia Somática y entrnade en systemas familiares internal al primer nivel. Mi práctica es un espacio seguro para las personas LGBTQ +. Soy no binario y Latinx, y ofrezco cuidado de género afirmativo, tanto en Inglés y Español. Ofresco un espacio seguro y confidencial donde pueden compartir de manera auténtica y buscar apoyo.

My Practice & Services

Due to the pandemic, all sessions are being conducted by Telehealth. Debido a la pandemia, todas las citas se van a conducir por la telesalud. My practice is a safe space for the LGBTQ+ and immigrant community. My practice works in a systemic model that recognizes the importance of multiculturalism and authenticity. Mi consultorio es un espacio seguro para la comunidad LGBTQ + e inmigrantes. Mi práctica trabaja en un modelo sistémico que reconoce la importancia del multiculturalismo y la autenticidad.

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

Therapy can be a deeply healing experience, but finding the right therapist can be challenging. I suggest that you ask for a free initial consultation in order to see if you feel comfortable and safe, and try out a few different initial consultations before moving forward with a therapist. I think of it like this - I might not want to buy the first pair of jeans that I try on, right? It's ok to shop for therapists, and I encourage you to do this. I offer a free phone consultation for this reason.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

TeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

The work I do includes gender affirming care, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, neuro-affirming therapy, and I work with Latinx and immigration issues.

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Academic ConcernsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyAttachment IssuesBody ImageBreakupCareer ChoiceCaregiver Issues / Stress

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Existential PsychotherapyIntegration of different therapy modelsInternal Family Systems (IFS)Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)PsychodynamicSomatic Experiencing (SE)Somatic Psychotherapy

Industries & Communities

BIPOCLGBTQ+

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