About Us
Gloria Saldana, LMFT
Founder and therapist
Hey there, I’m Gloria Saldana and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist #130454. I believe therapy works best when client and therapist work together to achieve a common goal. My warmth and humor helps to create a trusting relationship where clients can feel comfortable to explore themselves and achieve meaningful change. My approach to therapy is collaborative, nonjudgmental and client centered.
BACKGROUND & CREDENTIALS
Gloria uses she/her pronouns, identifies as a first generation Latina and is a Bay Area native. She holds a Masters degree from the University of San Diego and received her bachelors in Psychology from San Jose State. Gloria has extensive training in evidenced based practices, treating OCD and couples work. She’s previously worked in integrative behavioral health, non-profit community mental health, school systems and group practice. Gloria specializes in the above work as well as working with young adults, life transitions, LGBTQIA+ and intergenerational/first gen issues. Gloria is also a member of CAMFT.
MODALITIES / FRAMEWORKS
CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
ERP - Exposure and Response Prevention
Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional
Gottman - Couples Therapy
EFT/Attachment theory for couples
PERSONAL HIGHLIGHT
Outside of therapy I’m an avid reader and a Crime Junkie podcast listener. I try to travel as often as I can and explore new foods. The Bachelor franchise is a guilty pleasure of mine and in my free time you can find me hiking with my dog.
“Gloria found the overarching themes of my goals and created a plan of action”
Male, 22 Generalized Anxiety
“She was understanding and I felt comfortable talking to her. I was able to share a lot of things and I felt like she understood”
Female, 14 OCD
“We worked exactly on what my main issue was, and I was given techniques to deal with it”
Male, 38 Panic disorder
