- Stress management
- Trauma recovery
- Guilt and shame
About Concepcion
Concepcion Guitron Topete is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 13 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem. Concepcion also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, communication difficulties, domestic violence, and issues around guilt and shame.
Her approach centers on practical conversation and clear goals. She adapts sessions to each person's situation and focuses on concrete ways to manage overwhelming feelings. Sessions often include talking through recent events, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes that feel manageable.
Concepcion has significant experience supporting people after loss and trauma. She helps clients name and make sense of painful reactions, including shame, guilt, and isolation. She also works with people affected by sexual assault and domestic violence, and with those coping with pregnancy and childbirth related stresses.
People who work with her can expect a steady, straightforward style. Concepcion aims to create an environment where difficult topics can be discussed directly and without judgment. She emphasizes skills for coping with anxiety, rebuilding self-esteem, and improving communication.
To begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies by location.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques generally include structured methods such as cognitive approaches and trauma-informed care. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making daily stress and anxiety easier to manage. Trauma-informed methods focus on recognizing how past harm affects current reactions and on pacing work so a person feels able to process difficult memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps most in regular sessions.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only sessions if using video is difficult. Licensed professionals can help plan how sessions will fit into everyday life and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
How does she approach feelings like guilt or shame?
She talks through the circumstances that surround those feelings and looks for patterns that keep them active. The work focuses on manageable steps to reduce their daily impact.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of professional experience working with trauma, grief, anxiety, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a CA LCSW and practices in California.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.