- Anger management
- Stress reduction
- Communication repair
About Cecilia
Cecilia Sandoval Serna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 17 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are stressed, anxious, or struggling with anger. She also helps with low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
Her practice focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions look at what sets off strong reactions and what helps reduce them. Cecilia pays attention to communication patterns and to how resentment or isolation can build up over time.
She follows evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts what she does to the person in front of her. Treatment plans are discussed together and adjusted as needed. Cecilia aims to make sessions about problem solving and real-world improvements rather than labels.
People who come for help with anger often want better ways to pause and respond. Cecilia works on motivation and confidence alongside emotion regulation. She also helps people repair communication problems and work toward forgiveness when that is a goal.
Sessions address daily life rather than abstract theory. Cecilia talks through concrete strategies for coping, small behavior changes, and clearer communication. The therapist encourages steady progress and practical moves clients can use between sessions.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Many of her sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and emotion. One common approach emphasizes learning specific skills to manage strong feelings and reduce reactivity. This involves identifying triggers, practicing pause-and-respond strategies, and rehearsing alternative behaviors that replace automatic reactions.Another frequently used approach targets communication and thinking patterns that keep stress and resentment alive. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them against experience, and practice clearer ways to ask for what they need. This can reduce repeated conflicts and help rebuild day-to-day interactions.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to pick methods that fit personal needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into busy schedules and making regular check-ins easier to keep. If you want to proceed, confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Cecilia’s focus in online sessions is the same as in person - clear strategies, communication practice, and steady, practical progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation. The approach focuses on clear strategies and step-by-step problem solving rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional work experience helping people with emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.