Anxiety & Trauma Therapy in Benecia, CA
Life doesn’t always give us warning before it changes us. Whether you’ve lived through a moment that shook your world to its foundation, or you’ve carried the quiet weight of anxiety and depression for as long as you can remember, you don’t have to keep navigating that terrain alone. Just as Benicia’s waterfront offers a place to breathe and reset, therapy can offer you that same sense of grounding: a space to pause, reflect, and find your footing again. I offer therapy services to individuals and couples in the Benicia, CA area, available both online and in person, so care is always within reach no matter where you are in your journey.
If you’re ready to take that first step, I’d love to connect. Reach out today to schedule your free initial consultation and see if we’re a good fit.
Our Specialities At Our Practice Include:
Providing In-Person & Telehealth Appointments
TeleHealth Appointments
Virtual appointments are available for those who cannot join in-person sessions or who feel more comfortable in a space of their choosing.
In-Person Office Meetings
In-person appointments are now available in Woodland, CA! Reach out today to schedule your first session.
CBT Techniques for Trauma & Anxiety in Benecia, CA
Sometimes the loudest critic in the room is the one living inside your own mind. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most trusted and widely used therapeutic approaches available, and for good reason. It has proven effective for a broad range of concerns, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use, and relationship challenges — the kinds of struggles that can make even a peaceful walk along the Carquinez Strait feel impossibly far away.
CBT works by helping you examine the thoughts and patterns that quietly shape your daily experience. Together, we can untangle the beliefs that have been holding you back, challenge the distortions that feel like facts, and build a practical toolkit for handling whatever life puts in your path. Rather than pushing difficult thoughts aside and letting them grow in the dark, CBT teaches you to face them with clarity and intention. It’s honest, it’s active, and it works.
Curious about what CBT might look like for you? Reach out and let’s talk through the process together.
What People Have Said About Our Counseling Services:
Individual & Couples Therapy in Benecia, CA
Benicia is a community built on history, connection, and resilience — and the people who live here deserve support that honors all of that. Whether you’re working through something deeply personal or trying to find your way back to each other as a couple, therapy creates a dedicated space to do that work with care and intention.
For couples, I draw on the Gottman Method to help partners rebuild trust, deepen understanding, and communicate in ways that actually bring them closer. These sessions aren’t about assigning blame or keeping score. They’re about learning the language your relationship needs to thrive — the kind of honest, open connection that can turn tension into genuine partnership.
For individuals, whether you’re processing trauma, managing anxiety that feels bigger than you, or finally deciding that you’re worth the investment of healing, I’m here to walk alongside you. We’ll look honestly at the experiences, triggers, and patterns in your life and work together toward something that feels like peace.
Reach Out to Cristeta Rillera Today
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you reach out. From the quiet neighborhoods near Benicia State Recreation Area to the bustling waterfront downtown, people across this community are finding their way to healing — and you can too. I’m Cristeta Rillera, and I’d be honored to be part of your story.
To schedule your complimentary 20-minute consultation, contact me today. I look forward to meeting you.
