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Lina Vielma

Lina Vielma, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist for trauma and stress recovery

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  • Calm listening
  • Practical skills
  • Trauma-informed care

About Lina

Lina Vielma is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of experience. She offers a warm, steady presence for people dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship concerns. Lina aims to create a calm space where people feel heard and safe to talk about hard things.

Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. She listens first, then helps people make small, practical changes that ease daily life. Sessions often involve talking through feelings, learning skills to manage intense moments, and trying new ways to handle relationships and parenting challenges.

Lina brings sensitivity to cultural background and identity into her work, informed by her own Navajo and Filipino roots. That perspective shapes how she talks about grief, abandonment, and family dynamics without assuming one single path forward.

She blends several methods to match the person in front of her, including attachment-focused work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills for emotion regulation, and EMDR for processing trauma when appropriate. Lina explains each option and invites people to choose what fits best for their situation.

People often come to her for help with sleep and eating issues, addictions, parenting strain, career transitions, or coping with long-term stress. Lina encourages steady progress and practical coping tools so people can get back to daily life with more balance.

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds. Online sessions using this approach help people notice patterns in close relationships and learn new ways to connect and feel safer with others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, sleep, eating, and mood. EMDR is a process some therapists use to help reduce distress linked to traumatic memories, often by guiding the person through structured processing steps tailored to their pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lina will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. She blends methods and collaborates to choose strategies that fit the person rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit around work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and make follow-up or brief check-ins easier. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, check the available session types when you schedule so the appointment matches your needs.

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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

Credentials

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lina focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, career changes, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is caring, supportive, and intentional, emphasizing listening first and then teaching practical skills to manage emotions and relationships.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience working with a range of life stresses, trauma-related concerns, and relationship issues.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a California LMFT, which stands for licensed marriage and family therapist, and practices in California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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