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Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
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Catalina Cardenas

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

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304 North Villa Street Porterville, CA 93257
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You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up in the morning and understand your own story. I believe you really can have a life of abundance, peace, life, and joy. Life is too short to surrender to sadness, hold grudges, be anxious, and/or be angry all the time. No matter where you are, my role is to listen, validate, and highlight your strengths to help increase self-efficacy. Let me help you want to be free of emotional pain and able to deal and find meaning and purpose to life.
My therapeutic demeanor is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental. I work from a person centered approach meaning you are in charge; and a humanistic approach to create a compassionate environment that is safe for you. My hope is to work together and increase resilience and courage and provide tools for daily accomplishments and a deeper sense of well-being.
Making a decision to begin therapy is a big step, let me help you understand the importance in starting your journey. I understand the anxiety it gives and courage it takes to ask for support. I value a therapeutic relationship and actively work to build genuine rapport at your pace. Call for a free phone consultation and decide if I am a good fit for you.
Call or Catalina Cardenas now for a free 15 minute consultation - (559) 236-5457

My Practice at a Glance

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304 North Villa Street

Porterville, CA 93257 map

(559) 236-5457
My website
I offer online and in person therapy sessions or both depending on how you feel for the day. Let's make it work.
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (559) 236-5457
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

304 North Villa Street

Porterville, CA 93257 map

(559) 236-5457
My website
I offer online and in person therapy sessions or both depending on how you feel for the day. Let's make it work.
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, United Health Care. I take self-pay via cash and credit/debit card. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 236-5457
"
I am in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, United Health Care. I take self-pay via cash and credit/debit card. Please reach out with any questions, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 236-5457

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 105726 Catalina Cardenas
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended University Of Phoenix , Master in Science, Graduated 2013
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I have over 10 years of experience in helping teens, children, adults, and families. I am a Certified Grief Educator and continuously seeking trauma informed training to better support those in need.
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 236-5457
"
I have over 10 years of experience in helping teens, children, adults, and families. I am a Certified Grief Educator and continuously seeking trauma informed training to better support those in need.
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Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 236-5457

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I specialize in supporting individuals and families navigating grief, loss, and life transitions. My approach honors each person's unique grieving process, recognizing that grief is not linear. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to process emotions, build coping skills, and find meaning while staying connected to what matters most.
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 236-5457
"
I specialize in supporting individuals and families navigating grief, loss, and life transitions. My approach honors each person's unique grieving process, recognizing that grief is not linear. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to process emotions, build coping skills, and find meaning while staying connected to what matters most.
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 236-5457

Endorsement

Jessica Diane Cervantes
Jessica Diane Cervantes
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Catalina is supportive and non-judgmental. Catalina is helps bring calmness making it easy to freely express yourself.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use a humanistic approach paired with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. We'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 236-5457
"
I often use a humanistic approach paired with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. We'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we'll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. During treatment, I'll help you learn how to push back against those thoughts to change your feelings for the better.
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (559) 236-5457

Location

Primary Location

304 North Villa Street

Porterville, CA 93257

(559) 236-5457

Nearby Areas

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I offer online and in person therapy sessions or both depending on how you feel for the day. Let's make it work.
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (559) 236-5457
"
I offer online and in person therapy sessions or both depending on how you feel for the day. Let's make it work.
Photo of Catalina Cardenas, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Catalina Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (559) 236-5457