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Guadalupe Rios

Compassionate, experienced support for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Spanish
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About Guadalupe

Guadalupe Rios is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people manage addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and depression. With 25 years of clinical experience, she draws on a range of therapeutic tools to help clients develop practical coping strategies and rebuild daily functioning.

Background and approach

Guadalupe emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions at their own pace. Her work blends structured techniques and empathic listening to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, and client-centered practices to address patterns of thinking, emotional regulation, and relationships. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she accepts international clients and aims to make therapy accessible through multiple formats.

Guadalupe frames the first step toward change as an act of courage and offers steady support as clients pursue clearer goals and greater wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Guadalupe commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and addictions. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to encourage values-driven action and acceptance of difficult internal experiences when avoidance becomes limiting.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may blend strategies over time so that interventions align with what the client finds most helpful and workable in daily life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to continue consistent work on goals from different locations and schedules while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional who can adapt methods to fit remote formats.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Guadalupe commonly address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and depression, along with related areas such as postpartum depression, sexual assault and abuse, and process addictions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style combines practical skill-building with empathic, client-centered listening to create a nonjudgmental space for exploring emotions and behavior.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
Guadalupe has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of life challenges.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in California with licence number CA LCSW 29892.
Does she offer services in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Spanish