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Ernesto Paz, LMFT
I provide holistic psychotherapy to help you create a more balanced, joyful, and fulfilling life.

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Ernesto Paz, LMFT

Location

Licensed in

CA

Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Couples [The Gottman Method], Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based

Therapy Style

I provide holistic psychotherapy to help you create a more balanced, joyful, and fulfilling life. As a therapist, my broader goal is in helping you experience higher states of fulfillment, joy, and peace of mind - rather than simply helping you decrease the symptoms you're having. It's about happiness and each person's unique recipe for that. I work well with a wide variety of psychoemotional problems such as anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and relationship difficulties with family, friendships, the self, or your love life.

The backbone of my therapy approach is collaborative and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also bring in elements from mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy and narrative therapy. I have years of experience working in addiction treatment which has allowed me to work with an incredibly diverse population of all backgrounds.

Education

BA - Psychology (minor in Biology), University of California, Irvine

MA - Couple and Family Therapy, Alliant International University

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Training Certification - Psychwire and Linehan Behavioral Tech Institute

Certified Mindfulness-Informed Clinician, Evergreen Certificates

License Number and State

CA 115411

Pronouns

he/him

Why did you become a mental health professional?

I became a mental health professional because I have always been fascinated by psychology, the mind, and how humans behave and interact with one another. Furthermore, my own life challenges and experiences solidified my passion to pursue psychology and the mental health field.

What are your interests outside of work?

I enjoy being active and in the outdoors. My favorite hobbies are mountain biking and snowboarding, however I also enjoy surfing and skateboarding. I love spending quality time with my family which includes my wife and three sons.

How do you recharge?

I recharge by watching a great television show or movie, exercise, getting outdoors, and spending quality time with family.