Ilse bravo

Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California and I have been practicing for 11 years. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe to process your interpersonal struggles. I am passionate about the work I do and I enjoy watching my clients live happier and more fulfilling lives. Hablo Español!

In our first session, we'll simply get to know each other! We'll start with brief introductions and answer any questions you may have. We will then dive into what brought you in to see me and create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

One of my greatest strengths as a provider is knowing when to push and when not to. It's easy to meet and talk about the "weather" but no real work will happen unless 1) you are ready and 2) I know when to gently encourage you to break cycles, make changes, take risks. You are in charge of your life and ultimately decide what is best for you, I'm here to shed some light, support, encourage, and walk beside you on your journey.

I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds. I believe that a successful therapy experience consists of compatibility between the client and the therapist, a thorough assessment, and a mutual understanding of client’s goals and expectations. I provide counseling to individuals and am serving clients virtually in California.

Schedule a free consultation below to get started!

At A Glance

    • Hispanic/Latinx

    • Woman

    • Working Mother

    • Hablo Español

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Life Transitions

    • Coping Skills

    • Grief

    • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

    • Older Adults

    • Parenting

    • Peer Relationships

    • Post Partum

    • Self Esteem

    • Women’s Issues

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

    By working together with my client, we look at patterns of unhelpful thinking and behaviors and together find effective coping skills with the focus on being able to move forward and utilize these skills outside of our sessions.

    Person-centered (Rogerian)

    I take my client’s lead whenever possible and provide positive unconditional regard and empathy as a way to help facilitate growth and change.

  • Fees

    • Individual Session Cost: $175 per 50-minute session

    • Couples Session Cost: $250 per 75-minute session

    • Family Session Cost: $250 per 75-minute session, $300 per 90-minute session

    Payment Method

    • Esse accepts all major credit cards

    Insurance

    • Kaiser Permanente insurance

    • Out-of Pocket payments for clients using out-of-network benefits

    We provide Superbills to clients as requested (after each session, monthly, etc.). Superbills can be submitted to insurance carriers to request reimbursement.

  • Licensure:

    • California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#96967)

    Professional Memberships:

    • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists member

    Professional Designations:

    • Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) certification

    • Seeking Safety certification

    • Practicing psychotherapy since 2013

    • California Baptist University, Master of Arts Degree in Psychology