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Therapy with attitude based in Riverside CA.

Therapy Services Based In Riverside California

Therapy & Counseling Services California

Discover Balance, Embrace Change, Reclaim Your Well-being

Vida Emotional Wellness is a therapy practice based in Riverside, serving people across California both in-person and online. We work cleints dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and more—offering real support, not just generic advice. Our goal is simple: to help you feel more grounded, clear, and in control of your life again. We accepted major insurances and also have low cost options available.

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Client-Centered Approach

We don’t do cookie-cutter therapy. Your story is yours, and your therapy should be too. Whether you're working through trauma, stress, anxiety, or just trying to stay afloat, we meet you where you're at—with real support, not just buzzwords. Our focus? Helping you feel better, think clearer, and live with more direction.

Cultural Sensitivity

Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither are you. We take your background, identity, and lived experiences seriously. Whether you're navigating life as a first-gen college grad, working through cultural pressure, or unpacking generational trauma, we create space for you. Therapy at Vida means you don’t have to explain your whole existence just to be understood.

Tailored Flexibility

Busy schedule? No problem. We offer flexible therapy options—virtual or in-person—so you don’t have to choose between your mental health and your daily life. Whether you're in Riverside or anywhere in California, we make it easy to get real support without the hassle.

Meet Luis Resendez LMFT

Therapist. Educator. Guy Who Gets It.

A licensed therapist, author, professor, and speaker, Luis has spent over 15 years helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life’s messier moments. He brings sharp insight, cultural awareness, and no-nonsense compassion to every session. Therapy with Luis isn’t about fixing you—it’s about helping you understand, grow, and stop carrying things alone.

About Us

Why Should I Go To Therapy?

Emotional Wellness

Therapy helps you stop bottling it up and start breathing again. It's not just about "coping"—it's about feeling more in control.

Adapting to Change

Change is hard. We help you roll with it instead of getting steamrolled by it.

Stronger Relationships

We teach you how to speak up, set boundaries, and stop repeating the same fights.

Personal Growth

We help you get unstuck—so you can stop surviving and start building the life you want.

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Why Choose
Vida Emotional Wellness?

At Vida Emotional Wellness, we accept most major insurance and offer low-cost sessions with pre-licensed therapists—so you can get the support you need without breaking the bank. Therapy available to all!