About Miriam
Miriam Guijarro is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental approach so clients can speak openly about difficult feelings. Miriam speaks English and Spanish and practices in California.
Miriam draws on six years of clinical experience to guide each person through change. She focuses on creating a respectful space where clients can name their struggles and try new ways of coping.
How Miriam works
Sessions typically center on practical steps and building skills that people can use between meetings. Her style is direct and supportive. She encourages small, achievable goals and checks in on progress.
Miriam aims to empower clients to make choices that fit their lives. She works with adults who want help managing emotions after stressful events, loss, or ongoing worry. Miriam pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and responses.
Miriam is clear about limits to services she provides; she does not write letters. She helps clients figure out what changes matter most and supports them as they practice new behaviors and perspectives.
What Miriam works with
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Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Miriam uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach helps people process difficult experiences by naming emotions, learning coping skills, and practicing new responses. This method can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and depression because it breaks down big problems into manageable steps. Another frequently used technique emphasizes building day-to-day skills like relaxation, structured problem solving, and ways to boost confidence and motivation. These strategies aim to reduce overwhelm and increase a person’s ability to handle stress. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Miriam discusses options with each person and tailors methods to meet their goals and preferences. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what helps most. Online therapy supports this process through flexible formats. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and detailed conversations. Phone sessions offer a lower-bandwidth option for focused talk when video is not needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or share brief updates. These options help make regular care fit into busy schedules and varied needs.Start online instead of waiting
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