Belen Guillen

Belen Guillen, Professional Clinical Counselor

My name is Belen (she/her), I am a first-generation queer Mexican woman who aims to promote empowerment within my clients, to explore what they are facing, and move towards their goals. As a solution-focused therapist, I believe in using a holistic approach to therapy, where various evidence-based techniques can be implemented to fit the client’s needs. I work with a diverse client load consisting of  people of color, queer, and neurodivergent presentations. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, children, and families.

I use a collaborative and compassionate style to help guide you as you asses your different problems and situations. Then, we can work through your challenges together. I aim to create a warm environment that encourages growth and self-reflection. Cultural humility is vital for understanding and empowering clients from all backgrounds to achieve this goal.

Currently under the supervision of Kevin Niehaus, PsyD, LPCC at Beach Cities Mental Health.


CLIENT FOCUS

Spoken Languages:

English, Spanish

Focal Age Group:

Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13), Adults (21-65+)


SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Abuse

Adjustment Disorders

Anxiety

Attention Deficit (ADHD)

Body Dysmorphia

Body Image

Communication Problems

Coping Mechanisms

Couples/Marriage/Relationships

Depression

Gender or Sexual Identity Exploration

LGBTQ+ (Sexuality)

Life Transitions

Meditation & Mindfulness

Mood Disorders

Multicultural Concerns

Racial/Cultural Identity

Relationship & Interpersonal Issues

Self Esteem

Sex Therapy

Stress

Substance Use

Trauma


TREATMENT ORIENTATION

Acceptance Commitment Therapy

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Family/Marital Therapy

Gottman Method

Humanistic

Marital Couple/ Family Communication Therapy

Mindfulness

Multicultural Theory

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Trauma Focused Therapy

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy