HI! Im Genia Guerra!

(pronounced Gina)

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong interest in helping individuals who are striving to understand themselves and grow, while simultaneously navigating life’s obstacles. I support clients in managing work stressors, family dynamics and significant life transitions. Together we can explore negative thought patterns that are keeping you stuck or unpack generational trauma for the first time.

As a Latina therapist, I strive to break the negative stereotypes that seeking mental health has within different cultures. I empower my clients during their healing journey by prioritizing their needs, helping them understand themselves on a deeper level and breaking harmful generational patterns. Putting your mental health first can be challenging- however, it’s empowering to work towards your best self, for yourself!

I primarily utilize somatic healing practices, Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). These modalities can be personalized to implement new patterns that cultivate the mind/body connection while building a better understanding of your inner-world. Utilizing a trauma-informed and culturally competent lens, I guide my clients in a compassionate and client-centered manner. 

Therapy can be intimidating at first and it’s important for me as your therapist to recognize that by creating a space of safety. With this in mind, my approach is very down-to-earth, warm and can include humor. I will walk WITH you through any life challenges by exploring any unconscious patterns that may be preventing you from achieving your goals and helping you navigate your relationship with yourself and those around you. After all, you are the expert of your life! I’m just here to help you sort through all the pieces. You are and have aways been worthy of healing. I welcome you to take the first big step in your healing journey by reaching out!

Specailties

Virtual Therapy for Individuals Workig Through:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Life Transitions

  • Generational Trauma

  • People-Pleasing

  • Trauma/ PTSD

  • Self-Esteem

  • Friendship/Relationship issues

  • Family Issues

INTERVENTIONS & MODALITIES

  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 

  • Holistic Somatic Practices 

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

Rates & Insurance

Genia accepts most Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem & UHC/Optum plans

Her private pay rate is $175 for a 50 minute session

education

Master’s in Social Work, California State University, Northridge

Bachelor’s in Communication, University at Buffalo, NY

EMDR Certified