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Liz Camarena-West

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT (she, her)

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Pacifica, CA 94044
Some experiences stay with us long after they’re over. Loss, painful relationships, unexpected experiences, or years of having to be strong can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself or caught in patterns you can’t seem to change. I work with adults and adolescents navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship wounds, and life transitions. You may understand where your patterns come from and still find yourself repeating them, or feel that something from the past continues to shape your present. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying and help you move toward feeling more connected, grounded, and in yourself.
I specialize in trauma and grief, using EMDR alongside a relational, depth-oriented approach. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we’ll explore how your experiences have shaped the way you see yourself, relate to others, and move through the world. Our work creates space to process what still feels unresolved and build meaningful, lasting change.
You may understand why you feel the way you do and still find yourself caught in the same patterns. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, yet something still feels unresolved. You don’t need to have the right words or know exactly where to begin. We can start with what feels hardest right now and make sense of it together. I invite you to reach out when you fe
Call or Liz Camarena-West now for a free 15 minute consultation - (650) 362-8574

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pacifica, CA 94044

(650) 362-8574

Redwood City, CA 94061

My website
I offer therapy sessions via secure telehealth, allowing you to attend from the comfort and privacy of your own space anywhere in California
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Emotional Regulation 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (650) 362-8574
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Pacifica, CA 94044

(650) 362-8574

Redwood City, CA 94061

My website
I offer therapy sessions via secure telehealth, allowing you to attend from the comfort and privacy of your own space anywhere in California
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Grief and Emotional Regulation 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna EAP
  • Kaiser NoCal
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare
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I'm in-network with Anthem Blue Cross CA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Aetna, and Kaiser Permanente NorCal. For out-of-network clients, I can provide a superbill to help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions about insurance or fees.
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 362-8574
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I'm in-network with Anthem Blue Cross CA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Aetna, and Kaiser Permanente NorCal. For out-of-network clients, I can provide a superbill to help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions about insurance or fees.
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 362-8574

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 145301 Liz Camarena-West
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended Notre Dame de Namur University, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (Marriage & Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counse, Graduated 2020
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California LMFT and 3-time psychoanalytic fellow: APsaA, San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, and Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis. EMDR Levels I & II trained, with Advanced Training in Conducting Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Cases.
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 362-8574
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California LMFT and 3-time psychoanalytic fellow: APsaA, San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, and Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis. EMDR Levels I & II trained, with Advanced Training in Conducting Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Cases.
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 362-8574

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Grief
  • Emotional Regulation

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship wounds, and life transitions. Together, we'll get curious about what you're carrying, where certain patterns come from, and why they may still show up today. Using EMDR and depth-oriented work, we'll process what still feels unresolved. The goal is not to erase your story, but to help you carry it in a different way
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 362-8574
"
I work with clients navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship wounds, and life transitions. Together, we'll get curious about what you're carrying, where certain patterns come from, and why they may still show up today. Using EMDR and depth-oriented work, we'll process what still feels unresolved. The goal is not to erase your story, but to help you carry it in a different way
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 362-8574

5 Endorsements

Dr. Kenneth Mallon
Dr. Kenneth Mallon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, PsyD, LMFT
I have known Liz for many years and she possesses a rare combination of clinical talent, care and compassion. She is passionate and devoted in her work, humble, professional, and diligent. Anyone having her as their therapist is, indeed, lucky.
Bernadette Shu
Bernadette Shu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz has very strong clinical skills and insight and pairs this with kindness, compassion and warmth. She creates a safe space for her clients to find healing and growth and is a colleague that I highly recommend.
Hortensia Ruelas Halsted
Hortensia Ruelas Halsted
Marriage & Family Therapist,  MS, LMFT
I'm honored to endorse Liz, a colleague I truly admire and respect. She is a caring, skilled clinician who supports adults and adolescents navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship wounds, and life transitions with warmth and compassion.
Dr. Alba Lara
Dr. Alba Lara
Psychiatrist, MD
I appreciate Liz's thoughtfulness & dedication to providing high-quality psychoanalytic care to the community. She brings a genuine passion passion for her work and an ongoing commitment to learning. Liz is incredibly kind and a pleasure to work with!
Gia (Maria Regina) V. Reyes
Gia (Maria Regina) V. Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz is a compassionate and empathetic therapist with a gentle demeanor that belies a sharp mind. Her bilingual skills, lived experience and ability to integrate somatic modalities in therapy, has made her an exceptional advocate for her clients.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My work centers on EMDR therapy, helping process experiences at the level they are stored while supporting nervous system regulation so change is felt and sustained. Grounded in a relational approach, we address patterns at their root. Mindfulness, CBT, and ACT support lasting, practical change.
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 362-8574
"
My work centers on EMDR therapy, helping process experiences at the level they are stored while supporting nervous system regulation so change is felt and sustained. Grounded in a relational approach, we address patterns at their root. Mindfulness, CBT, and ACT support lasting, practical change.
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 362-8574

Location

Primary Location

Pacifica, CA 94044

(650) 362-8574

Additional Location

Redwood City, CA 94061

(650) 362-8574
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I offer therapy sessions via secure telehealth, allowing you to attend from the comfort and privacy of your own space anywhere in California
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 362-8574
"
I offer therapy sessions via secure telehealth, allowing you to attend from the comfort and privacy of your own space anywhere in California
Photo of Liz Camarena-West, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Liz Camarena-West
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 362-8574