Yvonne Monteverde

I am licensed in California with over 10 years of work experience in the mental health field. From working out in the community providing workshops, to working as a case manager helping clients find resources, to ultimately gaining education to be able to provide therapy. I began my career learning about traditional healing methods (i.e. drumming circles, sweat lodges, etc.) and how they can be utilized in conjunction with psychotherapy and thus began my understanding of a more holistic approach to healing: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I utilize an empathic, but firm approach with my clients. Much like other relationships in your life, the relationship you have with your therapist is a unique and special one. I am originally from the Bay Area and moved to Los Angeles to attend graduate school. I am bilingual and Spanish speaker, daughter of immigrant parents (Mexican mother and Peruvian father), and the first in my family to attend college and graduate school. My pronouns are She/Her/Ella. My therapeutic orientation is person centered, psycho-dynamic, and trauma-informed, but have experience in utilization of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution focused, and other strength based techniques.