Therapist in Anaheim, California,
Mayra Zavalza

“Your best is changing all the time” – Don Miguel Ruiz

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical therapist. My therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy and attachment-based therapy. These are used in conjunction with other forms of therapy, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy. The treatment approach utilized is tailored to meet each individual’s needs. The goal in therapy is to increase self-awareness, enhance self-understanding, improve relationships, cultivate hope, promote empowerment, facilitate a corrective emotional experience and promote growth. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space for every client through unconditional positive regard, empathy and compassion.

I have over 12 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, transitional age youth, adults and families. I have experience working with a variety of mental health issues, including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, stressor-related disorders, co-occurring disorders, child abuse, family conflict, relational issues, codependency, domestic violence and acculturation issues. I have had the opportunity to work in a psychiatric hospital, outpatient clinics, and K-12 schools. I have also volunteered at a homeless shelter and a human trafficking survivor foundation, which only enriched my clinical experience.