About me

I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.


Specialties

  • Addictions
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Aging and geriatric issues , First responder issues , HIV / AIDS , Hospice and end-of-life counseling , Immigration issues , Veteran and Armed Forces Issues , Multicultural concerns , Postpartum depression , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Years of Experience: 25

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Languages

English

Spanish


Licensing

CA LCSW 29892


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Guadalupe Rios. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Feb 13, 2025 after therapy with Guadalupe for 4 months

This woman has helped me so much, I love her. She is super easy to talk to and she has the aura that just calms you down.

Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Guadalupe is kind, caring, and has helped me through one of the most difficult periods of my life. She has provided Christian guidance and helped me feel more at ease with all the chaos going on in my life. I’m very grateful to her for all her help.

Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I feel as if I've known her for ever. I am very comfortable and can be vulnerable and completely blunt with any issue I'm facing she has the perfect way to approach my concerns and helps me find ways to find a solution or alleviate my concerns. I am grateful for finding her.

Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management

Lupe is so kind, passionate, and compassionate person. I appreciate her expertise, patience, and kindness that she demonstrates when speaking your truth. She has an awesome personality and I am very glad I have her for a therapist! :)

Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Guadalupe is a one in a million kind of therapist, she is attentive, kind and gives input that has helped me immensely. This is my first time going to a therapist and I hit the jackpot with her. I have dealt with a rough past and so far, she has helped me overcome some obstacles that I have been struggling with. I highly recommend her.

Written on Sep 25, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and adhd

I just had my 2nd meeting with Guadalupe; let me tell you this much. She has been such a big help in me overcome my mental health challenges in such a short period of time. I have been able to have better and more intentional focus with my personal and work life. My friends and team has seen this drastic change. I will continue my therapy sessions with her and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE that’s struggling with their mental health battles

Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

So far, we are very happy with Lupe. She is attentive and a good listener. She seems knowledgeable with our concerns.

Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Guadalupe is caring, kind, and compassionate. I would highly recommend her as a therapist

Written on May 17, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Lupe is very understanding, very accepting, and very good at giving advice. She's very enjoyable to talk to, very funny, and she makes therapy feel less constricting. I'm not someone fond of therapy, but she makes it good and actually helpful.

Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Everything about my therapist and teencounseling.com is great.

Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues

Guadalupe is a wonderful person who fully understands recovery. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking help in or with recovery.

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Guadalupe for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Ms. Rios has been absolutely wonderful to work with. I truly appreciate her insight and experience.

Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Guadalupe for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Guadalupe helped us a lot. She helped us with couples therapy. She was understanding and fair. We recommend her highly.

Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Guadalupe for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Guadalupe has being a breath of fresh air, she listen attentively, ask questions, offer perspectives, and educates. She has a soft manner to her that is calming an reassuring, she also has a sense of humor and can laugh with you. I don't know what else to say, she is great.

Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem

Guadalupe is a very kind and patient therapist to work with. She's considerate and caring for whatever I brought to our sessions and always offered helpful feedback and thoughts.

Written on Apr 16, 2023 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

So far, working with Lupe is like a warm hug. She is an incredible listener, is actively present and gives such a warm, supportive yet honest perspective. I am grateful to have her in my corner. I feel so heard and supported.

Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Guadalupe for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief

She’s very friendly and she listens

Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Guadalupe has been integral in helping me feel level headed during this season in my life. She’s very insightful and understanding. She offers sound advice and is very relatable. I’m very grateful for her.

Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Guadalupe for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management

Guadalupe is an amazing therapist. She listens to my issues and helps me process them. She always comes up with ways to help me through my problems on my own terms. I appreciate her more than she knows!

Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Guadalupe for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compa

She’s very “homey” as I would like to call it. In a very good way that you would feel like you have everything to say and express comfortably.

Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Guadalupe for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues

I feel like she really listens to me and offers great advice. She supports me and gives me the best ideas. I’ve only had two sessions with her and I feel comfortable talking with her.

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