
Evelyn Saavedra-Funes
Experienced California marriage and family therapist
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Experienced California marriage and family therapist
Start with Evelyn Saavedra-FunesLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Evelyn Saavedra-Funes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT 52303) practicing in California with 18 years of clinical experience. She has worked with children, adolescents, young adults and families from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, supporting improved functioning and quality of life.
Her therapeutic style is collaborative and client-centered, combining Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, trauma-informed care, and a family systems perspective. Evelyn works directly with children, adolescents, parents, young adults, adults and families to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal relationship struggles, and life-phase transitions, among other diagnoses.
When clients meet with Evelyn, their priorities guide treatment. She offers a non-judgmental, protected space where each person’s voice is heard and respected. Together with clients she identifies current stressors and symptoms, sets clear goals, and develops a treatment plan tailored to strengthen emotional and relational functioning.
During early sessions Evelyn asks about symptoms, daily impact, and what clients want to focus on in therapy. She outlines a path toward those goals and answers questions about the process and how progress will be measured, maintaining a collaborative approach throughout care.
Many people ask whether remote therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or coping with life transitions, online therapy has been found to be as effective as in-person sessions for most people.
A major benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care.
Therapists providing online care are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change therapists if they wish to find a different fit. Online therapy can be a practical, accessible option for addressing everyday mental health and relationship concerns.