Arturo Oaxaca, LPA

Arturo Oaxaca is a bilingual therapist who works with English and Spanish speaking clients. He earned a Master in Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso and a Master in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. He holds an LPA credential - Licensed Psychological Associate - reflecting professional training to provide psychological services.

Arturo integrates several evidence-based methods into his practice, including cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, and schema-focused therapy. He applies these approaches to help people manage anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, anger, and post-traumatic stress. His experience spans adolescent, young adult, and adult populations, allowing him to adapt interventions to different life stages.

In sessions Arturo emphasizes practical skill-building, exploration of motivation for change, and uncovering longer standing patterns that contribute to distress. He tailors treatment to each person, taking into account cultural background, developmental needs, and individual goals, with the aim of creating a collaborative path toward improved coping and functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Arturo commonly uses cognitive behavior therapy, a structured approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and some patterns linked to substance use. Motivational interviewing is another key method - a collaborative, client-centered style that explores ambivalence and strengthens a person’s own reasons for change, especially useful for substance use and behavior change. He also draws on schema-focused therapy to address deeper life patterns and long-standing relational or emotional difficulties by helping clients recognize and modify enduring core themes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Arturo works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver evidence-based care across different communication styles and help clients access consistent support without rearranging major commitments.