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Agustin Vieyra Ornelas

Agustin Vieyra Ornelas, LMFT

Therapist in California

Therapist offering practical, strengths-based support

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  • Collaborative approach
  • English and Spanish
  • Practical goal setting

About Agustin

Agustin Vieyra Ornelas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He has 17 years of experience and focuses on practical problems like stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort and encourages people to use their own strengths to move forward.

He believes clients know their stories best and brings a supportive, empowering presence. Sessions are aimed at helping people build confidence, manage difficult emotions, and find clearer direction. Agustin speaks English and Spanish and draws on many approaches to suit each person's needs.

In the room he uses straightforward methods to set small, achievable goals and track progress over time. He may work on changing unhelpful thinking patterns, improving communication, or finding practical steps to reduce daily stress. Agustin also helps people navigate identity concerns, grief, addiction, and life transitions.

His background includes long-term clinical work in California settings where he supported people through major life challenges. He brings experience with issues linked to adoption and foster care, immigration, gender dysphoria, and feelings of emptiness or abandonment. This experience informs how he listens and responds to complex histories.

People who choose him can expect a calm, direct style that emphasizes usable tools and steady support. He invites anyone considering therapy to reflect on what matters most to them and to take the next step when ready.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist offers a respectful, accepting stance and encourages people to make choices that fit their values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. If one way of working does not fit, adjustments can be made so sessions feel more useful and motivating.

Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use approaches like CBT and Client-Centered Therapy in ways that match their daily routines and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and related challenges such as jealousy and isolation.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a collaborative, strength-based approach that focuses on practical steps, goal setting, and clear skills to manage emotions and behavior.

What is his professional background?

He has 17 years of clinical experience and has worked in California settings supporting people through life transitions and complex histories.

What credentials and location should I know about?

He holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential (LMFT) and practices in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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