Simply Mindful Counseling

Simply Mindful Counseling is a small group of like-minded providers who serve teens and adults throughout California by providing in-person and tele-therapy services in English, Spanish and Farsi languages. Services are guided by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches including mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, self-compassion, gratitude, values and goals to increase awareness of self and responses to challenging situations.

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Meet Victoria Hernandez

Victoria is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 3875) in California and practices in Encinitas, CA. She has over 14 years of experience working in the mental health field and specializes working with adults. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative in where she prioritizes getting to you know you as a person. She believes in a genuine and transparent therapeutic relationship. She utilizes third wave cognitive behavioral therapies such as Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Strength-Based to reach mutually discussed goals. Victoria is able to provide services in Spanish.

Meet Maryam Jafari

Maryam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 84867) in California and has a doctorate in Marital and Family Therapy. With over 14 years in the mental health field, she specializes in working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. She places importance on providing a non-judgmental attitude and meeting the client where they are in the moment. 

Her preferred style of therapy includes working collaboratively on regular weekly goals while also being mindful of the present. She believes in an individualized approach to providing therapy, which can support clients in managing symptoms, facilitating growth, and achieving success. In order to help clients achieve their treatment plan goals and instill a sense of purpose, she incorporates solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and strength-based approaches. Maryam is also able to provide services in Farsi.