LMFT

Lina Vielma, LMFT

Therapist in California

Lina is a LMFT therapist in California.

20+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy

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About Lina

Lina Vielma, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), offers a counseling style that is caring, supportive, and intentional. She works with individuals facing self-esteem challenges, anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, past trauma, emotional difficulties, and relationship concerns, creating a compassionate space where people can feel understood.

Having roots as both Navajo Native American Indian and Filipino, she brings cultural sensitivity to conversations about identity and background, honoring how cultural factors shape experience. Her approach is calm and steady, allowing clients to explore feelings at a comfortable pace and away from confusion. At the same time, she provides thoughtful challenge and guidance to help clients move toward a more productive life. Lina emphasizes that each person’s journey is unique and she looks forward to partnering with those ready to work toward change.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and emotional responses. It helps clients explore attachment styles, improve intimacy, and address issues like abandonment or relational anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and following the client's pace; therapists offer acceptance and reflection to support self-exploration, which can be especially helpful for self-esteem, depression, and processing difficult emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, mood, and stress through skill-building and structured exercises.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lina works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to best support an individual's growth.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, fit therapy into a busy life, and maintain continuity when circumstances change, while still allowing meaningful therapeutic work to take place.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lina Vielma have?

Lina Vielma has 20 years of experience.

Is Lina Vielma a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 107973.

In which languages does Lina Vielma provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Lina Vielma located?

She is located in California.

How can I work with Lina Vielma as my therapist?

You can work with Lina Vielma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Lina Vielma work with international clients?

Lina Vielma does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lina Vielma cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.