The mind is like water, when it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.
-Buddah
Who We Are
Gisela Gonzales, MS, LMFT
Gisela Gonzales is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience and licensed to practice in the state of California. She works with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. She uses a holistic approach that combines Western and Eastern philosophies. Gisela acknowledges no two individuals are the same and what works for one person may not work for another. She will meet you where you’re at in your journey to establish an individualized plan. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, major life changes; or simply feel lost, disconnected, or unable to find meaning/purpose. She will work collaboratively with you to identify what is currently causing you distress, the areas you seek to resolve/improve; then guide you towards your goals, your definition of joy, purpose, and stability. We will not only treat your symptoms, but most importantly, identify and resolve the cause in order to effect long-term sustainable change.
Why Use a Holistic Approach?
The American Counseling Association Encyclopedia describes wellness as “a state of positive well-being … in which body, mind and spirit are integrated.” By using a holistic approach, we assess and integrate these three areas into your treatment. We will identify areas of imbalance, how it’s contributing to your reported symptoms, and how imbalances in one area may be manifesting in other areas (i.e. physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, environmentally, financially, vocationally, etc). If we only focus and treat your reported symptoms, we fail to address the cause and how it may be affecting you and your life as a whole.
Through holistic assessment and treatment, you will gain greater insight and understanding of yourself as a whole; and adopt healthier ways of thinking, living, coping, and incorporate daily practices to support long-lasting change. Allowing you to achieve a more balanced, meaningful, joyful, peaceful, and purposeful life.
We Are Here To Offer You Assistance, Support, and Guidance.
Change, recovery, and healing can be extremely challenging. Let us assist you to navigate this challenging, yet, life-transforming process.