Lake Forest
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Carrie Cueto

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Lake Forest, CA 92630
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On paper, your life looks great: the career, the family, the achievements. But inside, you're worn out and battling a constant inner struggle. Life feels hard, and gratitude seems just beyond reach. Intrusive thoughts like 'what if...' linger, as do compulsive routines like endless phone scrolling. Physical symptoms such as IBS, migraines, or chronic fatigue seem to come and go without reason. You procrastinate on important things and beat yourself up. Even self-care becomes another pressure point. You're concerned about being too emotional or not caring enough. Ultimately, you yearn to stop chasing approval and find peace.
I have 13 years of experience helping high-achievers break free from anxiety, OCD, and trauma through nervous system-focused treatment. Using EMDR, IFS, ERP, and somatic work, we address your nervous system—not just symptoms. Your perfectionism isn't a flaw; it's a protective strategy that no longer serves you.
You're not alone. You’re not making this up. You don't need another to do list. You need deep, nervous system-level healing. And when you get that, life is fun again. Imagine waking up to a calm morning where you no longer dread the day ahead—this is possible. If what you've read resonates, please reach out and I will email you back within 24 hours.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Cultivate Healing

Lake Forest, CA 92630

(657) 530-5491

San Francisco, CA 94105

My website
Currently offering telehealth appointments.
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
I use EMDR and ERP to help you move from automatic, often painful reactions to empowered, intentional responses.
Carrie Cueto
Let's Connect (657) 530-5491
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Cultivate Healing

Lake Forest, CA 92630

(657) 530-5491

San Francisco, CA 94105

My website
Currently offering telehealth appointments.
I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
I use EMDR and ERP to help you move from automatic, often painful reactions to empowered, intentional responses.
Carrie Cueto

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Lyra
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I use Alma billing company to handle insurance claims. I provide superbills for reimbursement with out-of-network benefits.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 530-5491
"
I use Alma billing company to handle insurance claims. I provide superbills for reimbursement with out-of-network benefits.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 530-5491

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 111543 Carrie Cueto

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended Pepperdine University, Graduated 2016

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Colorado Marriage and Family Therapist 2228 / 2022
  • Certificate from EMDR International Association Certified 2026
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Over 13 years of experience working with Anxiety and OCD. Extensively trained in Exposure and Response Prevention and EMDR. I use Dr. John Sarno's mind-body work to heal your whole body and integrate IFS.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 530-5491
"
Over 13 years of experience working with Anxiety and OCD. Extensively trained in Exposure and Response Prevention and EMDR. I use Dr. John Sarno's mind-body work to heal your whole body and integrate IFS.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 530-5491

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Compulsive skin picking or hair pulling
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients struggling with high stress, anxiety, and perfectionism. They overperform for everyone else and have a hard time understanding themselves. We unpack the role of control to create safety. By the end of our time together, client's report feeling they finally understand and actually like themselves. They feel capable of taking on whatever life throws at them.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 530-5491
"
I work with clients struggling with high stress, anxiety, and perfectionism. They overperform for everyone else and have a hard time understanding themselves. We unpack the role of control to create safety. By the end of our time together, client's report feeling they finally understand and actually like themselves. They feel capable of taking on whatever life throws at them.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 530-5491

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • EMDR
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Somatic
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I use EMDR as my guiding approach to therapy. In our first session, we will identify the issue that has brought you in and why you want to make changes. We will investigate when you decided to hold negative beliefs about yourself and work to let go of these old stories. The goal is to expand choice so you can move from automatic, often painful reactions to empowered, intentional responses.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 530-5491
"
I use EMDR as my guiding approach to therapy. In our first session, we will identify the issue that has brought you in and why you want to make changes. We will investigate when you decided to hold negative beliefs about yourself and work to let go of these old stories. The goal is to expand choice so you can move from automatic, often painful reactions to empowered, intentional responses.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 530-5491

Location

Primary Location

Cultivate Healing

Lake Forest, CA 92630

(657) 530-5491

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

San Francisco, CA 94105

(657) 530-5491

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Currently offering telehealth appointments.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (657) 530-5491
"
Currently offering telehealth appointments.
Photo of Carrie Cueto, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Carrie Cueto
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (657) 530-5491