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Abigail Gonzalez, LMFT

Bilingual California Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • Relationship and grief support
  • 30 years experience

About Abigail Gonzalez

Abigail Gonzalez is a bilingual, bicultural Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 30 years of professional experience. She specializes in helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she brings cultural awareness to her work and adapts her approach to each person's background and circumstances.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with a focus on tailoring both conversation and treatment plans to each individual or family. Abigail draws on decades of clinical experience to support people through life transitions, communication difficulties, and the complex emotions that follow loss or major change. She encourages clients to take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support and practical guidance as they work toward their goals.

Abigail works with a wide range of concerns including abandonment, attachment and family of origin issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, divorce and separation, and problems tied to aging and adoption or foster care. Her long experience in marriage and family therapy informs a collaborative, person-centered style designed to empower individuals and families to build healthier relationships and stronger coping skills.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Abigail Gonzalez have?

Abigail Gonzalez has 30 years of professional experience in therapy.

Is Abigail Gonzalez a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her California license is CA LMFT 36800.

In which languages does Abigail Gonzalez provide therapy?

Abigail provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Abigail Gonzalez located?

Abigail is located in California.

How can I work with Abigail Gonzalez as my therapist?

You can work with Abigail through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Abigail Gonzalez work with international clients?

Abigail Gonzalez does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Abigail Gonzalez cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Abigail uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, empathetic environment where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on understanding each person's experience and strengthening self-awareness, which can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical tools and structured techniques that are often useful for managing stress, anxiety, and everyday coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Licensed professionals often combine methods to match a person's needs - Abigail collaborates with clients to choose and adjust techniques based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances so therapy feels personalized and relevant.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access support from home, reduce travel time, and fit therapy into busy routines while maintaining an ongoing connection with a therapist.

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