- Stress management
- ADHD focus support
- Guilt and shame work
About Myra
Myra Botello is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and attention concerns such as ADHD. Myra speaks English and Spanish and aims to make starting therapy straightforward for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Myra explains that she sees people as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths that can be used to move through hard moments. In sessions she helps clients talk through motivation, concentration, memory challenges, and the everyday effects of anxiety and depression. She also addresses communication problems and the heavy feelings that come with guilt and shame.
Her approach centers on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning. Myra helps people notice patterns, try different coping skills, and practice changes between sessions. Conversations are focused and concrete, with steps that can be put into daily life.
With experience across many presentations, she supports clients who want clearer thinking and steadier emotion. Myra encourages people to take the first step and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session. She offers services in both English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual needs.
Background and approach detail: Myra has spent over a decade working in clinical settings with varied concerns, including trauma and attention differences. Her work emphasizes building on existing strengths while introducing techniques that address stress, social anxiety, self-love, and communication struggles. She asks clients about goals and designs session work that fits their routines and responsibilities.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Myra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach she uses involves skill-building for emotion regulation and anxiety management, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavior changes to reduce day-to-day distress and improve concentration. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which helps people understand how past events affect current reactions and provides ways to reduce triggers and increase control over responses.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about symptoms, goals, and daily routines, and then try techniques together to see what fits best. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust methods as needed to match preferences and real-life demands.
For practical matters, please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. Some formats use less bandwidth or can be shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discussing scheduling preferences during the matching process helps align session length and timing with work, family, and other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus communication problems and social anxiety.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She helps clients talk through those feelings, notice how they affect behavior, and practice skills to reduce their impact in daily life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with trauma, attention concerns, mood symptoms, and related struggles.
Which credential and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LMFT licensed in California.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
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.