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Ava Cázares, MS., LMFT

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About Ava Cázares, MS., LMFT

Women who find me often describe feeling disconnected from themselves in ways that are hard to explain. Most are in their 20s, many of whom are Latina, navigating identity shifts and redefining who they are after major life transitions. They come from complex family systems, where expectations, roles, and unspoken dynamics have deeply influenced their sense of self. They may have ambition, potential, and clear goals, yet still feel held back by something invisible. That “something” often goes by many names: depression, low self-worth, insecure attachment, abandonment and rejection wounds, and unresolved relational trauma from childhood. 

My approach has two phases. First, we begin with depth-oriented, insight-driven work—making the unconscious conscious and getting to the root of your experiences. Once we understand the why, we shift into a more practical, change-oriented phase. Here we begin to reconstruct your inner world and sense of self in noticeable ways: reshaping your belief system, identifying priorities, developing healthier habits, letting go of self-sabotage, and learning how to stop abandoning yourself. I care about offering something more lasting than a way to cope.

The woman you’re becoming isn’t someone you have to create from scratch; you are already her. Let’s find your way back to yourself, mija.

Take a peak at my website here for more details. 

Ava Cázares, MS., LMFT

Techniques/Modalities

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Informed Therapy
  • Chicanx Affirmative Therapy
  • Existential
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Jungian
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma-Informed

Type of Immigration Evaluations Provided

  • Asylum
  • Cancellation of Removal
  • Extreme Hardship Waiver
  • T-Visa
  • U-Visa
  • Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Specialties

  • Abandonment
  • Attachment Challenges
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Developmental Traumas
  • First Generation
  • Identity
  • Identity Issues
  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative
  • Machismo
  • Self-Esteem

Office Details

  • Consulta gratis
  • Free Consultation
  • Online Services
  • Sliding Scale
  • Terapia en línea

Licenses

License

LMFT

License Number

161203

State Issued

California

Education

UCLA
  • Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology & Education
USC
  • Master's of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy (Clinical Psychology)

States Licensed In

California

Fees

Fees

Full fee: $150 / Sliding-Scale: $30, $60, and $90
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Practice Details

Therapist Languages

Hablo Español

Services For

Individuals

Client Age

Young Adults (18-25)
Adults

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