Adriana Juarez, MA: Specialized Child, Teen & Family Therapist in Folsom |
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Bilingual Psychotherapy in English and Spanish.
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M.A., Doctor of Clinical Psychology Student Supervised by Hannah Ware, LMFT 125381(CA)
Specialties
Children, teens, & families Neurodivergence Cultural identity Emotional & behavioral challenges Certifications & Training Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy UC Davis Children's Hospital, CAARE Center (2025) Memberships & Directories American Psychological Association Sacramento Valley Psychological Association Education PsyD Clinical Psychology (in progress) Phi Kappa Phi nominee University of the Pacific M.A. Counseling Psychology University of the Pacific B.S. Psychobiology University of California - Los Angeles NPI #1770188955
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You try to stay strong for everyone in your life, from your kids to your community. But deep down inside, you are still quietly worried. Maybe your child is suddenly more withdrawn, more angry, or constantly “on edge,” and you’re not sure what changed or how to reach them. School calls and emails might be piling up, routines feel harder to maintain, or every small conflict at home turns into a bigger argument than anyone expected.
If you’re a teen or young adult reading this, you might feel caught between who your family needs you to be and who you are trying to become. You might be dealing with big emotions, family pressures, or tough choices about the future. It is exhausting to pretend you have everything under control for everyone else. Many of the children, teens, and adults I see for therapy feel completely lonely carrying these heavy burdens. Our counseling sessions give you a safe space where your true story is finally understood. How I help I help children, teens, and adults slow down, make sense of what they’re going through, and feel less alone in it. Together, we look at how your home, school, and community experiences shape your stress. We will explore how your unique family and cultural values affect your daily behaviors and emotions. You can expect my approach to be warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, creating space for your whole story in either English or Spanish. In our sessions, we might work on understanding big feelings, practicing new ways to communicate, or building coping skills that fit your real life, not just something from a worksheet. With families, I often support caregivers in noticing patterns, responding differently to challenging behaviors, and feeling more confident in how they show up for their children. My background in psychobiology and my experience in children’s hospitals and school-based settings help me bridge what is happening in the brain and body with what you are seeing day to day, so we can approach challenges from a whole-person perspective. What you can expect from our work My goal is to help you and your family feel more grounded, connected, and understood—both by each other and within yourselves. Over time, many clients notice fewer meltdowns or shutdowns, more tools for handling stress, and more moments of genuine connection instead of constant conflict or worry. You or your child may find it easier to:
You don’t have to figure this out alone or wait until things get “bad enough.” If you’re ready for a space where you and your family can slow down, be heard, and work toward meaningful change together, I would be honored to support you. |
