Don’t Let Your Struggle Become Your Identity

Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down. -Roy T. Bennett
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With over 25 years of clinical experience, I bring a compassionate, grounded, and highly personalized approach to psychotherapy. My work is rooted in an eclectic therapeutic framework, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities and thoughtfully tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs, goals, and life experiences. I am EMDTR trained. I place strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, believing that a safe, collaborative, and trusting connection is the foundation for meaningful and lasting change. Whether you are navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, or relationship concerns, I strive to meet you where you are and support your growth with respect, insight, and care.
Lorena Avitea, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCS24378

Services

  • Abandonment
  • Anxiety
  • Abuse Survivors
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Depression
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Coping Skills
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Parenting
  • PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work Stress

Approaches

  • Attachment-Based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Somatic
  • Supportive Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Managed Health Networks (MHN)
  • United Healthcare
  • Lyra
  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

Fees

  • Individual 45 Minutes: $150
  • Play Therapy 45 Minutes: $150
  • Parent-Child 45 Minutes: $150
  • Intake Session 60 Minutes: $175
  • Individual 60 Minutes: $175

Location

Lorena Avitea LCSW

8080 La Mesa Blvd Suite 104
La Mesa, CA 91942-0361

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