Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Guadalupe Rios, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 29892
- NPI
- 1497174221
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Guadalupe supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Guadalupe
Guadalupe Rios is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 25 years of professional experience. She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and depression, among other issues. She sees clients in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She listens and encourages clear, honest conversation about what is most troubling. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on steps that fit into everyday life. Guadalupe uses familiar methods rather than jargon so people can act on what they learn between sessions.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how close relationships affect feelings and behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that make a difference.
Guadalupe’s background includes long-term clinical work with people facing loss, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. Her years in practice include work related to aging, hospice and end-of-life issues, veterans and first responder concerns, and immigration-related stress. That experience informs clear, practical steps in sessions.
People who meet with her can expect direct conversation about goals. She helps plan manageable actions between meetings and checks what is working. To start, she asks standard intake questions so a suitable first session can be scheduled.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then choose actions that match those values even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and behavior changes related to addiction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and patterns. It can help with reactions to loss, trauma, and problems in close relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Guadalupe will discuss options and together with the client decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That collaborative decision is revisited as needed so sessions stay relevant to the person's changing needs.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since formats are not listed here. People often find online meetings make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist can adapt ACT, attachment-focused work, and CBT techniques to remote sessions so clients can practice strategies between meetings and report back on what is working.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and depression. Additional focuses include aging, first responder and veteran issues, immigration stress, and process addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on clear goals and steps people can try between sessions. The work emphasizes noticing thoughts, adjusting behaviors, and improving relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with a range of life stresses and losses.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices with that credential.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during intake.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers