Yessenia

Ms Yessenia Barajas

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“I received my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Sacramento State and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Stanislaus State. Throughout my education, I gained a strong foundation in providing culturally responsive therapy, learning how important it is to adapt my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual.”

About Me

Finding the right support means finding someone who truly understands your world. I shape therapy around your unique needs, valuing your background and experiences. In our sessions, we listen deeply to your lived experience, ensuring our work feels relevant and respectful. This approach is ideal for those seeking a therapist who truly adapts. You’ll find a space where you feel genuinely seen.

Approach

Therapy here moves at your pace, blending attentive listening with culturally aware questions to shape practical steps that feel relevant to your life. I meet with people in Rancho Cucamonga and online, offering flexible weekly or biweekly sessions that respect your schedule and commitments. Sessions combine reflective dialogue, brief assessments to clarify patterns, and collaborative coaching between meetings so progress becomes visible and manageable. Those seeking clearer direction in relationships or personal growth often find this paced, respectful way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

    A therapist in training working toward full licensure in marriage and family therapy, practising under clinical supervision.

  • Outpatient Services

    Mental health treatment attended during the day without hospital admission, including therapy sessions and psychiatric appointments.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Social Work

    A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

The Center of Resiliency Inc.

Qualifications

California State University, Sacramento

Service Areas

The Center of Resiliency

In-person & Online

Rancho Cucamonga, CALIFORNIA ( CA )

United States