Hi there! I look forward to meeting you. I am a License Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have been practicing for over 8 years, which includes non-profit and community based work. I help a vast variety of individuals and families that have different sets of challenges in order to overcome their obstacles to achieve balance and growth.
What can be expected in first session is: introduction, gathering information which includes any background thats relevant, current issues/challenges, and discuss goals. First session is mainly to build rapport, understand needs, and determine a suitable treatment plan.
I have vast experience with people from diverse cultures and blended or interracial families. I create a safe and welcoming space, reflective listening, reframing, encouraging insight, co-regulating during times of distress, and I'm also warm and direct.
I work with individuals and families of various backgrounds and culture in different settings treating mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and issues such as: adjustment problems, acculturation difficulties, low self esteem, life transitions, work or school stress, and relationship problems.
Attachment-based
My experience with community work which involves children and teenagers being separated from their biological parents and some of the children and teenagers experiencing multiple placements and how that can impact their functioning, especially in their ability to form healthy relationships in the here an now and in the future.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Through talk therapy, increased client's awareness regarding the frequency of negative self-talk or hold irrational beliefs that affect their mood and behavior. It would involve client to journal the frequency of negative self thoughts, changing those negative self-thoughts.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Sessions would focus on building solutions instead of solving problems and it could lead to overcoming challenges. It has helped to break down barriers to change their repetitive situation.
2 ratings with written reviews
October 30, 2025
Angela has been very helpful to me with regards to treating my trauma. She laid out pointers on how I could condition my brain to react if I ever got into a situation like that again. She has also been very helpful towards helping me identify some of my patterns which directly/indirectly impact my day-to-day life. It's because of my sessions with her that I have finally resumed my music sessions(something I do out of my work)& am also following puppy yoga club most of the weekends religiously :)
June 19, 2025
She has make me feel comfortable to express my emotions and feeling without judgement.