M. R. Estante’s practice focus is on providing a client centered, compassion focused, and strengths-based multiculturally sensitive approach. She was drawn to the profession through the classic psychoanalytic writings of Adler, Bion, Jung, Reich, and more contemporary work from Dr. Nancy McWilliams. Her treatment philosophy is that every individual is unique and deserves a wholistic personalized and supportive experience in therapy.
M.R. graduated from Golden Gate University with a Masters in Psychology and is currently a candidate in the Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) program at National University in Southern California. She is a Certified Level One Solutions Focused Therapist, completed Level One Certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT), and an EMDR trained clinician.
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Short Term (Solution-focused, etc.)
Ideal for those who are coming in with a specific problem they’d like to address and gain clarity on. Typically, short term therapies are present focused and do not dive deep into your past.
Structured
Structured therapies are goal and progress oriented. Therapists may incorporate psychoeducation and a specific “curriculum.” In order to stay on track, therapists may provide worksheets and homework.
Insight-oriented (Psychodynamic, Existential, etc.)
Exploring the past and making connections to present issues can help clients gain insight. Getting to the root of the issue and finding deeper self-awareness can help with long-term change.
Non-directive (Humanistic, Person-centered, etc.)
Going with the flow and seeing where it leads.
Behavioral (CBT, DBT, etc.)
Focuses on changing potentially unhealthy or self-destructive behaviors by addressing problematic thought patterns and specific providing coping skills.
Trauma Focused (EMDR, TF-CBT, etc.)
Recognizing the connection between trauma experiences and your emotional and behavioral responses, trauma focused therapy seeks to help you heal from traumas.
