Profile / United States
Guadalupe Rios, LCSW
California
LCSW - Addictions and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- English and Spanish
About Guadalupe
Guadalupe Rios is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 25 years of practice. She helps people who are dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and has experience across many related concerns, including postpartum depression and process addictions.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and habits that keep problems going and trying small, doable changes. Guadalupe uses tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment and client-centered ways of working.
Clients can expect straightforward explanations of techniques and concrete steps to practice between sessions. She often helps people develop specific coping skills for strong emotions, reduce unhelpful patterns, and clarify what matters most to them. Sessions move at a steady pace with clear goals and check-ins.
Her background includes long experience with hospice and end-of-life counseling, work with veterans and first responders, and support around immigration and multicultural concerns. She also has experience with HIV/AIDS issues, seasonal affective disorder, and self-harm risk considerations.
Guadalupe emphasizes collaboration in planning care. She asks about current routines, priorities, and what has or hasn't helped before. That information guides which tools and exercises she introduces in sessions.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Guadalupe commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like depression or anxiety. ACT helps people notice difficult feelings and choose actions that reflect their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance.She also uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to understand how early relationships affect current reactions and to keep sessions focused on the client's perspective. These approaches are practical in online work and can be mixed to match the client's goals and comfort level.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Guadalupe will discuss goals, past efforts, and current routines to decide which methods to prioritize. She adjusts tools and pacing based on what the client reports and how exercises are going.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing logistics early helps match session length and frequency to ordinary life demands.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and depression, as well as related areas like postpartum depression and process addictions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during intake.
How is cost handled or billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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