Xenia Blanco

Xenia Blanco is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist with 19 years of practice. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and family conflict. Xenia speaks English and Spanish and aims to make starting therapy clear and approachable.

She creates a straightforward space where clients can talk about what matters without fear of judgment. Sessions focus on practical conversation and steps that can reduce overwhelm. The tone is supportive and focused on small, doable changes clients can try between meetings.

In therapy she blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with relationship work informed by the Gottman Method. That combination is used to address unhelpful thinking patterns, improve communication, and rebuild trust after conflict. Xenia tailors these approaches to the issue at hand so sessions stay relevant to each person's goals.

Her background includes nearly two decades working with adults facing life transitions, caregiver stress, and family of origin issues. She also supports people coping with guilt, isolation, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Xenia emphasizes collaboration and clear next steps rather than lengthy theory discussions.

People who choose her can expect direct conversation about problems and concrete tools to try between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.

How Xenia Uses CBT and Gottman Work in Online Therapy

CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions. It helps with anxiety, depression, and social fears by teaching skills to change thinking and behavior. The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and repairing trust in relationships through specific exercises and structured conversations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and practical rather than one-size-fits-all.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets and Gottman-style communication exercises to work well in virtual sessions, helping clients practice skills between meetings.