Sandra Villacorta, PsyD

Sandra Villacorta, PsyD

Pronouns: She / Her / Hers

Hello/Hola! I’m Dr. Sandra Villacorta (she/they), a therapist who is passionate about helping kids, teens, young adults, and parents grow into confident, healthy individuals. I’m so proud of you for considering therapy—it’s a brave first step.

I’m excited to bring my personal and professional experience to families like yours. As a first-generation, queer Latine therapist with Salvadoran roots from South Central Los Angeles, I understand how important it is to find a therapist who “gets” your child’s world—whether it’s school stress, identity questions, big emotions, or life transitions.

I work with children, teens, and families through a supportive, respectful, and fun approach. I use creative activities, art, and evidence-based techniques (like CBT, DBT, and play-based therapy) to help your child open up, express themselves, and build emotional tools for life.

I also work with young adults, and I get how complicated life can feel—between school, family pressure, relationships, identity, and everything else. Whether you’re figuring out who you are, healing from trauma, or just want someone to talk to, I’m here to support you.

We’ll build a safe space where you can show up as your authentic self. I use a mix of therapeutic approaches along with feminist therapy and liberation psychology—designed to empower you, not judge you. We’ll talk about what you want to talk about—family, anxiety, gender and identity exploration, depression, cultural expectations, body image, relationships, trauma, or even just life stress. Nothing is too small or too big. You’re the expert in your life—I’m just here to walk beside you and help you get where you want to go.

Whether you or your child is dealing with anxiety, ADHD, mood changes, or navigating life’s challenges—I’m here to help you thrive.

• Therapist for all ages – Kids, teens, young adults, and parents
• Creative approaches – Art, storytelling, and play-based tools
• Trilingual – English, Spanish, and some American Sign Language (ASL)
• Culturally rooted – Grounded in social justice, inclusion & intersectionality
• LGBTQIA+ affirming – Safe space to explore gender, sexuality & identity

I believe therapy should be a space of healing, growth, and empowerment. My work is rooted in social justice, intersectional feminism, and liberation psychology. This means I hold space for conversations about systemic oppression and racial trauma because they impact mental health.

I provide support for growth in the following areas:

• Parenting concerns related to young children and adolescents
• Traumatic experiences in childhood
• Anxiety and depression in children
• Neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive disorders (ADHD and Autism)
• Psychological assessment (developmental)

I utilize the following modalities regularly in my practice:

• Client-Centered Play Therapy
• CBT & DBT
• Mindfulness and Somatic Practices
• Creative Arts & Expressive Therapies
• Liberation & Feminist Therapy
• Culturally Responsive & Trauma-Informed Care

• Innovation Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC
• Radiant Health Centers
• Counseling and Psychological Services, University of La Verne
• Mount Saint Mary’s University
• California State University, Dominguez Hills Extended Education
• Tarzana Treatment Centers
• Inspira Behavior and Advocacy Specialist
• Building Bridges
• Life Steps Foundation
• Sigma Lambda Gamma Inc.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – Mount Saint Mary’s University
• Master’s in Clinical Psychology – Mount Saint Mary’s University
• Bachelor’s in Psychology – Cal State Dominguez Hills

Mission: To create affirming, inclusive, and healing-centered spaces for children, adolescents, young adults and families to explore, grow, and thrive – especially those navigating intersectional identities, cultural complexities, and systemic barriers. I’m here to uplift each person’s voice and empower them to live authentically.

Email: SVillacorta@IFGD.care

Phone: 626-585-8075 ext. 148