- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Spanish
About Gauri
Gauri Sanchez Yup is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
She uses straightforward talk and practical steps in sessions. Conversations are shaped around what the person is facing now. Gauri listens for the beliefs and patterns that keep people stuck and helps name them plainly. She aims to make difficult feelings easier to understand and work through.
Gauri adapts the plan as sessions progress. That can mean focusing on moments that bring up guilt or shame, practicing ways to shift reacting patterns, or building clearer communication skills for relationships. She supports people who want clearer limits, stronger confidence, or relief from persistent worry.
Her work includes attention to past hurts such as trauma and abuse while staying focused on present challenges. She helps people weigh options and try small changes between sessions. Progress is described in everyday terms - fewer intense reactions, better conversations, and more steady mood day to day.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. People in California can expect a therapist who combines practical guidance with steady interpersonal focus. To begin, clients use the therapist's online intake path and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Gauri uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses; this is useful for anxiety, guilt, and persistent negative self-judgments. Another focus is on interpersonal patterns, which looks at how communication and relationship habits keep problems alive and teaches clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and new issues emerge. The aim is to test small changes and see what actually helps in everyday life.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. Licensed professionals often use video when a visual connection helps, or phone for quicker, lower-bandwidth conversations; discuss the best format during the initial scheduling step.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include communication, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses conversational sessions to identify the beliefs behind guilt and shame and helps people try concrete steps to respond differently. Work can include practicing new ways to speak about past events and testing small behavioral changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Gauri has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with clients located in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How do I get started and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.