Our Services

At C3, Dr. Contreras is dedicated to supporting emotional well-being and personal growth through authentic, compassionate, and specialized care. She provides mental health services with areas of expertise that include:

 

  • Individual Psychotherapy

  • Group Psychotherapy – Coming Soon
  • Psychological Diagnostic Evaluations 

  • Pre-surgical Psychological Evaluations

  • Psychological Evaluations for MMI Referrals

  • Immigration Psychological Evaluations
    • Hardship Waivers
    • WAVA Petitions
    • Asylum Applications
  • Speaking Engagements 

Individual Psychotherapy

Individual psychotherapy is a one-on-one therapeutic process that helps individuals explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe and confidential setting. Guided by a licensed psychotherapist, patients can work through personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, adjustment, and life transitions.

Group Psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy brings together individuals facing similar challenges in a supportive, confidential setting. Led by a licensed psychotherapist, members share experiences, gain insight, and build coping skills through mutual support and interaction. It fosters connection, personal growth, and healing in a collaborative environment.

Psychological Diagnostic Evaluation

Psychological diagnostic evaluations are comprehensive assessments conducted by a licensed psychotherapist to understand an individual’s mental health, cognitive abilities, and emotional functioning. These evaluations help identify diagnoses, guide treatment planning, and provide insights into behavioral or learning challenges.

Pre-surgical Psychological Evaluation

A pre-surgical psychological evaluation helps determine if a patient is emotionally and mentally prepared for surgery. It assesses coping skills, readiness for lifestyle changes, and any psychological factors that may affect recovery and long-term outcomes.

Psychological Evaluation for Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) Referral

This evaluation helps determine whether a patient has reached MMI and assesses any ongoing psychological effects related to their injury. It provides important information for treatment planning, recovery, and workers’ compensation decisions.

Immigration Psychological Evaluation

These evaluations provide professional documentation of psychological factors that may support an immigration case. They are often requested for Hardship Waivers, VAWA Petitions, and Asylum Applications to demonstrate the emotional, mental health, or trauma-related impact on individuals and families.

Speaking Engagements

Dr. Contreras is available for speaking engagements for groups, colleges, and company workshops. Topics include mental health awareness, chronic pain management, first-generation college students, stress and burnout prevention.

She also offers presentations on behavioral health integration in medical settings and strategies for supporting employees returning to work after injury.

Please email for additional information or to discuss customized workshop options.

Additional Expertise

In addition to offering individual psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations, Dr. Contreras has experience addressing a wide range of emotional, cultural, and life-stage concerns. Areas of focus include:

 

  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Self-esteem and Identity-related Concerns
  • Challenges Faced by First-Generation College Students
  • Issues Impacting First-Generation Americans
  • Life Transitions and Role Changes
  • Stress Management and Coping Skills