Lina Vielma, LMFT
Compassionate California LMFT for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse recovery
- Parenting and family support
- Stress and anxiety management
About Lina Vielma
Lina Vielma is a compassionate, California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who creates a calm and intentional space for people working through emotional and relational challenges. She blends a supportive presence with gentle, purposeful guidance so that individuals can explore feelings at a comfortable pace and gain clarity amid confusion.
With a focus on self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, past trauma, emotional difficulties, and relationship concerns, Lina helps clients identify patterns that keep them stuck and supports steps toward more productive living. Her approach balances empathy with thoughtful challenge, encouraging growth while honoring each person’s unique journey.
As someone who is both Navajo Native American Indian and Filipino, she brings cultural sensitivity to her work and attends closely to cultural issues and concerns that affect healing. Lina emphasizes understanding and validation while helping clients build skills and insight to navigate life’s transitions, interpersonal conflicts, and grief. Her practice aims to provide steady support for those ready to make meaningful change and move toward renewed balance and purpose.
With a focus on self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, feelings of hopelessness, past trauma, emotional difficulties, and relationship concerns, Lina helps clients identify patterns that keep them stuck and supports steps toward more productive living. Her approach balances empathy with thoughtful challenge, encouraging growth while honoring each person’s unique journey.
As someone who is both Navajo Native American Indian and Filipino, she brings cultural sensitivity to her work and attends closely to cultural issues and concerns that affect healing. Lina emphasizes understanding and validation while helping clients build skills and insight to navigate life’s transitions, interpersonal conflicts, and grief. Her practice aims to provide steady support for those ready to make meaningful change and move toward renewed balance and purpose.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Lina Vielma have?
Lina Vielma has 20 years of experience.
Is Lina Vielma a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details - CA LMFT 107973.
In which languages does Lina Vielma provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Lina Vielma located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Lina Vielma as my therapist?
You can work with Lina Vielma through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Lina Vielma work with international clients?
Lina Vielma does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Lina Vielma cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Lina often draws on client-centered therapy, attachment-based therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace of work and helps build self-awareness and self-worth; it is useful for people coping with low self-esteem, grief, and relational concerns.Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships influence present-day patterns and emotional responses, helping clients who struggle with abandonment, intimacy, or trust to develop more secure ways of relating. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and change unhelpful habits.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be collaborative. Lina will work with each person to identify goals, consider preferences, and adjust methods so the therapy fits the client’s needs and life circumstances.
Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions over video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of location.