Guadalupe Rios

Guadalupe Rios is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage addictions, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 25 years of professional experience to conversations about difficult life events. Her work includes attention to aging and geriatric issues, first responder and veteran concerns, immigration-related stress, and end-of-life matters such as hospice and end-of-life counseling.

She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through feelings and thoughts. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Guadalupe listens first, then helps clients decide what changes feel realistic and meaningful for them.

Her approach draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts, try new behaviors, and commit to values-driven choices. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas guide how she builds trust and responds to each person's needs.

Guadalupe’s years in the field mean she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including postpartum depression, sexual assault and abuse, process addictions, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. She also supports people dealing with HIV/AIDS and seasonal affective disorder.

People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. She encourages small, steady steps and adapts strategies to fit each person’s life and goals.

How her approaches guide online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify personal values and take small, practical steps toward a life that matters to them. It focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and committing to actions that reflect what the person values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often includes simple exercises to try between meetings and practical strategies for managing mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Guadalupe partners with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process may mix ACT, CBT, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered listening to match what the person needs at different points in therapy.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn how she offers care. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also make it simpler to maintain regular work on goals by using convenient, consistent meetings rather than trying to rearrange a full commute.