I’m Dr. Yesenia Teran, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I provide psychotherapy and psychological evaluation services with an emphasis on ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based care.

I specialize in working with individuals and families experiencing emotional, relational, and medical stressors. My clinical background includes extensive experience supporting people living with chronic medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, as well as clients across diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. I use an attachment-based approach to help clients understand how relational histories influence emotional regulation, interpersonal patterns, and overall mental health.

In addition to therapy, I conduct immigration psychological evaluations for legal proceedings. These include evaluations for hardship waivers (I-601 and I-601A), asylum cases, VAWA self-petitions, U visas, T visas, and cancellation of removal. Immigration evaluations are completed using standardized clinical assessment methods, thorough psychosocial interviews, and careful documentation. The purpose of these evaluations is to assess psychological functioning and relevant mental health factors that may be considered as part of an immigration case. All evaluations are conducted in a trauma-informed and culturally responsive manner while maintaining clinical objectivity.

I also serve as an adjunct professor in graduate-level marriage and family therapy programs, where I teach and supervise emerging clinicians. My academic work emphasizes ethics, professional responsibility, clinical assessment, and culturally informed practice.

I am currently under supervision as part of advanced training toward certification as a sex therapist. This training enhances my clinical work related to intimacy, sexuality, relationships, and sexual health concerns, while remaining within the professional scope of practice.

Whether providing therapy, teaching, or conducting immigration psychological evaluations, my goal is to offer a professional, structured, and respectful environment that supports clarity, self-understanding, and psychological well-being.