Sasha Gomez-Valenzuela, M.S.W., ASW #127498
Supervised by Evelina Kerimian, LMFT #51972
At A Place to Turn, we are honored to welcome Sasha Gomez-Valenzuela to our clinical team in Westlake Village, CA. Sasha is a bilingual clinician who brings warmth, resilience, and depth to her work with individuals navigating trauma, ADHD, and complex emotional challenges. Known for combining empathy, humor, and honesty, she creates a safe and supportive space where meaningful healing and transformation can unfold.
Sasha’s path to becoming a therapist reflects her passion for authenticity and impact. An honors graduate of California Baptist University and California State University, Northridge, she transitioned from a career as a news reporter to clinical social work in order to serve others more directly. Her personal experiences as a ward of the court during her youth shaped her commitment to advocating for at-risk and misunderstood populations, giving her a unique ability to meet clients with both compassion and lived understanding.
Her therapeutic approach is neuroscience-informed and holistic, integrating Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Sasha is also pursuing certifications in Compassionate Inquiry and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to deepen her ability to help clients heal trauma, explore attachment, and reconnect with their authentic selves.
In addition to her clinical practice, Sasha is the Founder and Director of Psychological Education at Sasha Consulting Co., where she leads workshops, seminars, and program evaluations to strengthen mental health literacy and support systemic change at local and state levels.
Outside of work, Sasha finds joy in traveling with loved ones, playing the piano, attending symphonies, and serving her local church community. Her mission is to inspire hope, empower healing, and remind clients that, as she says, “The greater the struggle, the greater the victory.”
Sasha is now accepting new clients in-person at our Westlake Village office and via telehealth across Southern California. She is passionate about serving the Westlake Village community with care that is empowering, faith-informed, and trauma-sensitive.
To schedule with Sasha, contact us at info@aplace2turn.com. We warmly invite you to take this next step in your healing with someone who truly listens.
Does Sasha work with both English and Spanish-speaking clients?
Yes, Sasha is bilingual and offers therapy in both English and Spanish to make care accessible and culturally inclusive.
What types of therapy does Sasha use?
Sasha integrates evidence-based modalities including TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, along with Compassionate Inquiry and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Does Sasha see clients in-person?
Yes, Sasha offers in-person sessions at our Westlake Village office, as well as telehealth services for clients throughout Southern California.
From anxiety and depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we utilize holistic talk therapies and innovative treatments like eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
