Carmen Maldonado, LPCC

Biography

"Carmen Maldonado, LPCC, is a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with empathy and evidence-based care. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, and substance use. With a background in crisis intervention, domestic violence advocacy, and inpatient recovery programs, Carmen brings a wealth of experience to her practice.

Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Carmen tailors treatment to each client's unique needs. She believes in a collaborative approach, providing a safe space for healing and growth.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Carmen is passionate about serving diverse communities. In her free time, she enjoys Pilates, hiking, caring for her dogs, and cooking for her family."

Brightside offerings

Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

ADHD Career Counseling Codependency Depression Divorce Domestic Abuse Dual Diagnosis Gender Identity Grief & Loss Groups Infidelity Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Parenting Postpartum Pregnancy Prenatal Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sleep or Insomnia Stress Suicidal Ideation Transgender Women's Issues

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing (MI) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

African American African Traditional Spiritualities/Religions Asian and Pacific Islander Diasporic Cultures Bicultural / Multicultural People Buddhism Caribbean Cultures Catholicism Caucasus Cultures Central African Cultures Central American Cultures Central Asian Cultures Chicano/a/x Christianity Diasporic or Black Culture Eastern European Cultures Faiths Indigenous Cultures Indigenous Spiritualities Jehovah's Witnesses Jewish Culture Latin American Cultures Mexican American Culture Multifaith Nonreligious/ Secular/ Agnostic/ Atheist Other Spiritualities Pacific Islander Cultures Religions Romani Culture Shamanism South American Cultures Spiritism Western European Cultures

Community & allyship

BIPOC Chronic Illness Immigrants LGBTQ+ Men's Mental Health Neurodiversity People with Disabilities Refugees Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Veterans Women

Credentials

LPCC

States served

California

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Anthem Blue Cross California Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Detroit Diesel (Carelon) Felra and UFCW Health and Welfare Fund (Carelon) GEHA Healthscopes Imperial County Schools (Carelon) Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Medicare