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Mindfulness-informed care
Relationship focus
English and Spanish
About Lilia
Lilia Gonzalez-Joly is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and concerns around self-esteem and career direction. Lilia creates a calm, accepting space where clients can say what they mean and be heard without judgment.
She listens for what matters most and helps clients set clear, manageable steps forward. Sessions emphasize practical skills for communication, repairing trust, and managing shame or guilt. Lilia draws on approaches such as mindfulness practices and cognitive behavior strategies to help people notice patterns and choose different responses.
Lilia also uses acceptance and commitment tools to clarify values and build motivation for change. Attachment-informed perspectives help when early relational wounds affect current partnerships or family life. The work blends reflection with hands-on exercises tailored to each person’s goals.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She invites curiosity and small experiments that can be tried between sessions. Progress is discussed in everyday terms so people can see what changed and what to try next.
Conversations may cover forgiveness, communication problems, life purpose, and self-love alongside therapy goals. Lilia offers services in English and Spanish and works with each person to find a pace that fits their life.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without judgment. In practice this often means brief attention exercises and noticing patterns that get in the way of goals, which can help with stress, shame, and self-esteem struggles.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them. It combines acceptance strategies with practical behavior changes to build motivation and purpose in daily life.
Attachment-based ideas look at how early relationships shape current behavior and connection. Bringing that awareness into sessions can help people change interaction patterns and repair trust in important relationships.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss different methods and try what fits the person's needs, goals, and preferences. Expectations and adjustments are reviewed together so the plan evolves with progress.
Confirm available session formats before booking so you know what options exist for online work. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, childcare, or travel, or that shorter check-ins work well on busy days. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and pacing so sessions fit into everyday life.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Lilia helps people with relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and career concerns. She also supports work on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and straightforward with an emphasis on listening and practical steps. Sessions mix conversation, mindfulness practices, and exercises to build skills between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with people on relationship and personal challenges. That background informs how she guides goal-setting and skill-building.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a CA LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. The profile lists state licensure as provided.
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 to learn which formats Lilia offers. The profile does not list specific formats, so please check when scheduling.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. That begins the intake and matching process.
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