I just started therapy (as a whole concept) and while I have had a few introductory sessions with other therapist, I found that connecting with Lina was easy and natural. She is a great listener and waits until I’m done with my thought and then takes a moment to process and provides gentle, yet direct feedback. She’s helped me with breathing exercises to calm myself and return to the moment. I would recommend her highly.
Lina Vielma, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Lina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Lina. View 5 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
I signed up for BetterHealth to ensure I was maintaining a healthy mental state and to get some healthy coping tools, and in just 2 months Lina has helped me gain the confidence to handle difficult situations and even self-judgement. Lina is kind, responsive, and personable, and her reminders to always be present in all aspects of my life is now always at the back of my mind when I start to feel a little overwhelmed.
More about Lina
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Welcome! My counseling style is caring, supportive and intentional. I treat everyone with compassion. Self-esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, feeling of hopelessness, past trauma, emotional difficulties, and relational issues are my specialties. Being both Navajo Native American Indian and Filipino, I am compassionate toward cultural issues and concerns. I am compassionate and provide a calm, therapeutic space where you will be understood. You can explore your feelings, at a comfortable pace away from confusion. I will challenge you so that you can move toward a more productive life. Your journey is unique and I look forward to working with you.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Lina Vielma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710376637.
- LMFT · California · 107973 · Expires July 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Lina Vielma
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I just started therapy (as a whole concept) and while I have had a few introductory sessions with other therapist, I found that connecting with Lina was easy and natural. She is a great listener and waits until I’m done with my thought and then takes a moment to process and provides gentle, yet direct feedback. She’s helped me with breathing exercises to calm myself and return to the moment. I would recommend her highly.
I signed up for BetterHealth to ensure I was maintaining a healthy mental state and to get some healthy coping tools, and in just 2 months Lina has helped me gain the confidence to handle difficult situations and even self-judgement. Lina is kind, responsive, and personable, and her reminders to always be present in all aspects of my life is now always at the back of my mind when I start to feel a little overwhelmed.
Lina has been such a huge help in my process of healing. She is able to take my mess of thoughts and feelings swirling through my head and find the core, asking me the questions i need etc. She’s patient and radiates so much compassion. Even when i go MIA she kept checking up on me encouraging me to get back to sessions and when i was ready.
Lina is very kind and caring, she offers great advice with no judgement and is very supportive!
Amazing!
Frequently asked questions
Does Lina Vielma offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Lina Vielma works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Lina Vielma speak?
Lina Vielma speaks English.
How many years of experience does Lina Vielma have?
Lina Vielma has 20 years of experience.
Where is Lina Vielma licensed to practice?
Lina Vielma is licensed to practice in California.
Does Lina Vielma accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Lina Vielma does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Lina Vielma offer?
Lina Vielma offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Lina Vielma?
Lina Vielma can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Lina Vielma?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.