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Agustin Vieyra Ornelas

Agustin Vieyra Ornelas, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

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  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT tools
  • English and Spanish

About Agustin

Agustin Vieyra Ornelas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 17 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation, and depression. He approaches therapy as a partnership where the person in front of him knows their own story best.

Agustin frames sessions around what each person brings to the room. He looks for strengths and practical steps people can use between meetings. He aims to make therapy a place for honest talk, steady support, and clear goals rather than long lectures or one-size-fits-all plans.

He draws on client-centered work to follow a person's priorities and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when people want to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses solution-focused and motivational approaches to help people set small, doable goals and keep momentum.

Agustin has worked across many concerns beyond core areas like depression and anxiety. His background includes helping people with grief, addictions, identity issues, parenting stress, and life transitions. He also brings experience addressing topics such as abandonment, attachment problems, gender dysphoria, and immigration-related stress.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for people located in California. He describes therapy as collaborative work that begins with listening and builds toward meaningful change at a pace that fits each person.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist concentrates on understanding your priorities and reflecting them back so you can make decisions that feel right for you. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, understanding space to sort through feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets patterns of thought and behavior that keep people stuck. In practice that means learning simple techniques to test negative thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments between sessions. CBT is often useful for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits.

Motivational Interviewing is a short-term, goal-oriented way to build motivation for change. It helps people clarify why change matters to them and find their own reasons to follow through with steps that feel doable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to a person's goals, needs, and preferences in a collaborative way rather than imposing a single style.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when that's helpful. It can also allow some people to use audio-only or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your routine and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Agustin help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

He practices in a client-centered way and uses practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set manageable goals and build skills.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 17 years of professional experience working with people on a variety of concerns and life transitions.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, listed as LMFT, and his practice is in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

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