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Latina Therapist in West LA | Trauma Therapy Online in California

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West Los Angeles Trauma Therapist• Online Throughout California

Sexual Trauma • 2nd-gen Latina/o Mental Health • Anxiety

Care by Dr. Samantha Calvillo, DSW, LCSW

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Who I Help

I support adults who are carrying trauma, living with anxiety, or navigating the pressures and expectations of living as a second-generation Latina/o/x.

Dr. Calvillo is a psychotherapist who specializes in helping adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and the challenges of living between cultures as second-generation Latinas/os. Her approach is warm, evidence-based, and culturally attuned—rooted in deep care for how family, identity, and lived experience shape each person's healing journey. She provides a grounding space where clients can explore their stories with compassion, clarity, and support.

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Specialties

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    Anxiety

    Anxiety can make daily life feel overwhelming and exhausting. I help clients understand their symptoms, calm their nervous system, and develop grounding skills that bring clarity, ease, and balance.

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    Sexual Trauma

    Sexual trauma, whether from childhood or adulthood, is never your fault. I support survivors in processing the impact of trauma, rebuilding safety, and reconnecting with their voice and sense of self.

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    2nd-Gen Latinos

    Being second-generation often means carrying the weight of two worlds. I help clients navigate cultural expectations, identity conflicts, family roles, and the pressure to succeed while honoring their lived experiences and roots.

If any of these experiences resonate with you, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to explore how therapy can support your healing.

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Modalities

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    A supportive approach that helps you shift unhelpful thought patterns and reduce anxiety.

  • CPT

    Cognitive Processing Therapy

    A structured approach that helps you challenge unhelpful beliefs formed after trauma.

  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing

    Uses bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories safely

  • TRM

    Trauma Resiliency Model

    A body-based approach that helps restore balance to your nervous system after trauma

Start Therapy in West LA or Online in California

Start therapy in West LA or Online in California

Begin your healing journey with Dr. Samantha Calvillo

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