About Ricardo
Ricardo Xuya Bautista is a licensed marriage and family therapist with nine years of practice in California. He focuses on clear, practical steps to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and questions about identity and sexuality. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Ricardo builds a straightforward relationship with each person. He combines teaching about how feelings and behavior connect with hands-on coping skills. He listens to a person's story and uses it to reflect patterns and options for change.
How Ricardo works
He often helps people strengthen self-esteem and work through body image or sexual identity questions. Career stress and communication problems are common topics he addresses. He brings direct feedback when someone needs a nudge to try things differently.
Ricardo has experience supporting people facing life transitions and those connected to gender clinics. He also works with college students to develop skills that help them manage school and life demands. His approach emphasizes present-focused steps people can practice between sessions.
Therapy sessions mix discussion, practical exercises, and personalized strategies. Ricardo aims to leave people with tools they can use right away to ease anxiety, improve mood, and build self-love. He helps decide which skills to try based on each person’s situation and goals.
What Ricardo works with
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Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches work in online therapy
Ricardo uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day skills and behavior change. One common approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and stress - breathing, grounding, and activity scheduling - that reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach centers on exploring personal stories and identity to build self-esteem and address body image or sexuality questions; this involves reflective conversation and exercises that help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ricardo works with each person to decide which methods match their goals, comfort level, and life situation. He adjusts the plan over time and suggests different strategies when people want to try something new. Online sessions offer flexible ways to keep therapy going. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter updates, homework check-ins, and ongoing contact between meetings. These options help people access consistent care while fitting sessions around school, work, and daily life.Start online instead of waiting
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