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Latina Therapist in West LA | Trauma Therapy Online in California
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West Los Angeles Therapist• Online Throughout California
Sexual Trauma • Anxiety • Second-Generation Latina/o Identity
Care by Dr. Samantha Calvillo, DSW, LCSW
Who I Help
I support adults navigating trauma and anxiety, with a special interest in the experiences of second-generation Latina/o clients and the challenges of living between cultures. I provide individual psychotherapy for adults in West Los Angeles and offer online therapy sessions for clients located throughout California.
If you're ready to begin healing, schedule a free consultation here.
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. She provides a grounding space where clients can explore their stories with compassion, clarity, and support.
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, family roles, and the pressure to succeed while honoring their lived experiences.
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.
Modalities
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A supportive approach that helps you shift unhelpful thought patterns and reduce anxiety.
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CPT
Cognitive Processing Therapy
A structured approach that helps you challenge unhelpful beliefs formed after trauma.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
Uses bilateral stimulation to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories
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TRM
Trauma Resiliency Model
A body-based approach that helps restore balance to your nervous system after trauma
Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer in-person therapy in West Los Angeles and provide telehealth sessions for clients located anywhere in California.
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Yes. I provide secure telehealth therapy sessions for adults throughout California.
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I specialize in anxiety, healing from sexual trauma, and supporting second-generation Latina/o clients navigating cultural identity and family expectations.
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Sessions are 50 minutes and typically occur on a weekly basis.
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The first step is scheduling a consultation so we can briefly connect and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.
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Finding the right therapist is important. The consultation allows us to briefly talk about what you’re looking for in therapy and whether my approach feels like a good match for your needs.
“The best way out is always through.”
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