Evelyn Saavedra-Funes, LMFT

Evelyn Saavedra-Funes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 18 years of clinical experience, licensed in California as CA LMFT 52303. She works with children, adolescents, parents, young adults, adults, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, bringing a collaborative, client-centered focus to each therapeutic relationship.

She integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each individual or family, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, trauma-informed practices, and family systems work. Evelyn aims to identify current stressors and symptoms, clarify the changes clients want to make, and set practical goals that support improved functioning and quality of life.

Her practice covers a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and life-phase challenges. Treatment planning is conducted together with clients so that goals reflect personal priorities and measurable steps toward change. Throughout therapy Evelyn emphasizes listening to the client’s perspective and creating a respectful, non-judgmental space where their voice guides the process.

During sessions clients can expect to discuss symptoms and how they affect daily life, outline priorities for treatment, and review a clear plan for working toward stated goals. Evelyn answers questions about the therapeutic process and maintains a collaborative stance to help clients navigate emotional and relational challenges on their own terms.