Meet Eleni Guerena, Doctoral Practicum Clinician

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Eleni Guerena, MA is a queer, nonbinary therapist who provides a warm, collaborative, and identity-affirming space for adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, identity development, and life transitions. They offer virtual therapy across California and in-person sessions in Irvine through Affirming Psychological Services.

Eleni is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ clients, as well as individuals who have experienced complex trauma, disconnection, or marginalization. They help clients explore identity, process emotional pain, and move toward self-acceptance and empowerment. Eleni brings compassion, curiosity, and a steady presence to each session, meeting clients exactly where they are.

Their approach integrates Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Eleni is skilled at creating emotionally safe spaces for both individual and group therapy, using psychoeducation, relational work, and practical tools to support healing and emotional regulation.

Eleni has experience providing therapy in community and hospital settings, supporting clients with trauma, neurodivergence, and complex mental health needs. Their work includes supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities, as well as those processing abuse, identity-based harm, or serious mental health challenges such as psychosis and conservatorship. Across all settings, Eleni practices with a trauma-informed, affirming, and intersectional lens.

Eleni earned their bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and is completing their PsyD in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Psychology. They are supervised by Dr. Katie Moore, PsyD (PSY #32941).

If you’re seeking a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, or nonbinary therapist who provides inclusive, evidence-based care with compassion and integrity, reach out to schedule a session with Eleni today.