- Stress and anxiety
- CBT methods
- Gottman approach
About Xenia
Xenia Blanco is a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on young adult issues and concerns common in early adulthood.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions are a place to talk through what feels overwhelming and to learn tools that help manage symptoms day to day. She uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought patterns that keep problems active and to test new ways of responding.
Xenia also uses the Gottman Method for relationship work, which looks at communication habits and practical skills couples can use to reduce conflict and rebuild connection. In family concerns she helps individuals understand patterns rooted in family of origin and in current relationships.
She speaks English and Spanish and has worked with adults on issues such as caregiver stress, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety. Sessions include clear, practical steps and space to reflect on progress between meetings.
People who choose her can expect steady, task-focused sessions and plain language explanations of what comes next. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How her methods translate to online work
CBT is a hands-on approach that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Online sessions can include reviewing thought records, practicing coping skills, and setting small experiments to try between meetings to reduce anxiety and depression.The Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and practical relationship skills. In remote sessions this can mean role-play of conversations, learning structured check-ins, and working on repair strategies to reduce repeated fights and rebuild trust.
Finding the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then suggest approaches to try. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the session formats available before you book since the profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions can happen around classes, shifts, or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and communication practice to the online setting to keep sessions practical and focused.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Young adult issues like identity, work, and feeling behind are included.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and task-focused. She uses practical tools and clear explanations to address current problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since the original profile did not list specific formats. Please check the platform for the latest details.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model and the subscription can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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