Isabel Venegas, MA, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Isabel’s therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in genuine human connection. She is committed to creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate their unique experiences. Through a trusting relationship built on empathy and respect, Isabel helps kids, teens, and adults explore their emotions, better understand themselves, and move toward meaningful growth.
Using a thoughtful, culturally responsive, and evidenced-based approach, Isabel tailors therapy to each client’s individual needs, values, and goals. She believes therapy is a collaborative journey and works alongside clients to uncover their strengths, develop effective practical tools, and build resilience while navigating life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion.
Isabel is passionate about supporting individuals in self-discovery, healing, and personal transformation. She honors each client’s lived experience and believes that therapy can be a place to process difficult emotions, gain new insight, and reconnect with a sense of authenticity and purpose. With a calm and approachable presence, Isabel empowers clients to create a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and aligned with who they are
Client Focus: Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
Therapeutic Approach
Humanistic/Existential
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Person Centered Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Advanced Specialization
Anxiety/Worries
Perfectionism
Relationship concerns
Life Transitions
Emotion Regulation
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Marriage and Family Therapist Associate at TherapyWorks
Clinician at OCD Anxiety Centers
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern at Peace-it-Together Counseling Agency
Youth Counselor at Seneca Family of Agencies
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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #157090
Supervised by Kim Threeths, LMFT #48257
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with Correctional Emphasis at Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Minor in Criminal Justice at California State University, Fullerton
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California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Additional Special Interest
Academic Stress / School Problems, Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), Adoption / Foster Care, Anger, Anxiety / Worries, Autism Spectrum / Neurodiverse, Behavioral Management / Oppositional Behavior, Bullying, Communication, Cultural / Diversity, Depression, Divorce / Separation / Blended Families, Eating Disorders / Disordered Eating / Body Image, Education Difficulties / Learning Differences, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict, Family of Origin Issues, Gender Identity, Grief / Loss, Identity Exploration, Infidelity, LGBTQIA+ issues, Life Transitions, Maternal Mental Health (Infertility/Pregnancy/Postpartum), Midlife Challenges, Mood Disorder, Parenting Struggles, Perfectionism, Relationship Concerns, Self-Esteem / Self-Confidence, Self-Harm, Social Skills, Stress Management, Suicidal Thoughts, Behaviors or Attempts, Trauma / PTSD, Women’s Issues, Work / Professional Issues.
On A Personal Note
Outside of the therapy office, Isabel enjoys spending time with loved ones, being creative in the kitchen, listening to music, and exploring new places through travel. She loves being outdoors, whether taking a quiet walk or going on a hike, and appreciates the moments that allow her to reconnect, recharge, and find joy in everyday life.