Theo Villalobos
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT #122367I primarily work with adults, adolescents, and children on an individual basis. The majority of my clients work with me via telehealth, using a secure video platform.
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I meet my clients where they are at - taking into consideration their unique history and circumstances. I have a special interest in women's issues, supporting LGBTQIA individuals and neurodiversity. I am progressive and here to offer a safe space of support. I especially enjoy working with people around times of transition, anxiety, stress,/burnout, perinatal mood, parenting, perfectionism, breakups/divorce, complex trauma, and imposter syndrome.
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I support adults who are overcoming a major life transition (separation/divorce, unemployment, military discharge, retirement, returning to school/work), experiencing interpersonal challenges, and coping with stressors. My hope is that we can collaborate towards reaching your treatment goals, whether this is achieving more balance in your day-to-day life, communicating more effectively with your loved ones, to exercising healthier boundaries for yourself.
Many clients come to me when traditional talk therapy hasn’t provided the healing they hoped for. They seek a holistic approach to address the root of their pain and long for profound transformation. My clients often feel lost, on auto-pilot, or disconnected from their bodies, loved ones, and the world around them. Others feel overwhelmed by life’s demands or stuck in unhelpful patterns. Together, we create a compassionate space to foster connection, healing, and lasting change.
Family who seek my care are often experiencing conflict with their male adolescent, who may be experiencing difficulties with anger, impulse control, substance use, depression and suicidal ideation, anxiety, self-esteem issues, or symptoms associated with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or a mood disorder.
I understand that everyone sometimes encounters obstacles in their lives that seem insurmountable. My goal is to create a therapeutic environment that allows each client to reach their full potential. I will work with you to address your symptoms and help you to rediscover your inner strengths to deal more effectively with your life's challenges and to guide you in the development of new life skills.
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Are you distracted by thoughts & insecurities during sex? Does sex feel like a performance or an obligation? Do you worry you'll disappoint your partner because of difficulties with arousal, erections, or orgasms? Do you sometimes avoid sex altogether because working through relationship issues feels complicated or overwhelming? If so, you’re neither alone nor broken. Like many, you may be experiencing performance anxieties, low sexual desire, or have inaccurate or unhelpful beliefs about sex.
You are intelligent, kind & funny, yet you don't understand why but you keep ending up in the same struggle and you are sick of it. You are motivated and want better for yourself. You are often stuck in relationships where your needs aren't getting met. There are places that you are very successful and this confuses you even more because you don't know why you can't fix those other problem areas of your life. I look forward to helping you in those places you are stuck!! #youmatter
Do you sometimes feel ruled by your past? Like there’s a story you've been telling yourself that doesn’t quite fit anymore, but is tough to deprogram. Perhaps you've begun exploring your own identity/ies in various ways, differentiating from your family’s expectations, and asking yourself the big question “Who am I?” and could really use a guide and witness to help make space for your evolution. You’ve read, listened, and followed but nothing has changed. You don't have to work so hard alone.
I have clients from many different walks of life and from varying ethnic, geographical, educational, occupational, and socio-economic backgrounds. My clients are often facing challenges in daily life, in their relationships, in feeling understood/gotten, and in trying to have congruence in their lives. I work best with clients who are verbal processors, who are committed to the investment of weekly therapy sessions, and who are seeking greater insights, different perspectives, and to feel seen.
My clients typically come to me feeling anxious, lonely, depressed, isolated, and lonely - like something big is missing from their experience of living, but they can't quite put their finger on it. They may be suffering from negative self-talk and imposter syndrome. They may have childhood trauma and they definitely have experienced a sense of being "othered" by just about the whole damn world. They are desiring a gentle space to explore their desire for true belonging and self-love.
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Do you sometimes feel stressed, exhausted, unfulfilled, or disconnected? When triggered do you shut down, have unexpected emotions, or dissociate? Do you work hard to please others and be successful, but no matter what you do, it never feels like you are good enough? Therapy may be able to help you learn new coping skills, decrease painful emotions and negative thoughts about yourself related to past events, and become more resilient.
I am passionate about providing DBT and CBT for those with eating disorders, personality disorders, PTSD/trauma and suicidal behaviors/NSSI. I work with those as young as 5 years old as well as adolescents, transition age youth and adults. I also provide diagnostic evaluations of personality disorders and provide diagnostic clarification for those seeking more information about their symptoms. I am proud to say I provide gender affirming care and am LGBTQI+ aligned.
Are you or a loved one struggling with a major life change, anxiety, depression, grief, or burnout? Do you experience Body-Focused-Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) like Trichotillomania or skin-picking? I specialize in working with individuals and families to overcome these challenges. My comprehensive approach considers all aspects of your life, and I'll provide you with evidence-based techniques and strategies to reduce anxiety and alleviate symptoms of BFRBs, depression, and burnout.
You’re doing your best. But why does it seem like it’s never enough? You are exhausted and numb. The colors from your world have faded. You feel like you are failing yourself and everyone else. You never imagined your life would be like this. You try to pretend everything is okay but deep down you know you cannot go on like this. You’re not sure how to make a change.
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Anxiety, depression, grief and loss and a multitude of relational problems may be present during different times in our lives. As a licensed, marriage and family therapist I have the ability to meet you wherever you are in the life span process. As a certified expressive arts practitioner, I can integrate these tools on your journey. I am an authorized provider for, free counseling for problem gambling and affected individuals. Serving residents in the State of California.
My clients are open-minded individuals exploring their identity, relationships, or sexuality outside of traditional norms. Whether you're navigating nonmonogamy, queerness or kinky dynamics, or just want a therapist with a fresh approach, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space. If you're facing anxiety, trauma, or uncertainty, I'm here to help you explore and find the clarity and support you need.
I work with anyone looking to dig deep to heal their sense of self and their relationships. I work with individuals in therapy to identify the problematic thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that stem from our oldest and deepest attachment wounds. I work with couples and ENM partnerships from an attachment perspective - I help partners communicate in a deeper, more attuned way to promote closeness, understanding, and intimacy. I also love working with families that are working through conflict.