Licensed to practice in California and accepts 28 insurances. Specializes in Chronic Illness, Health/Medical Issues, Women's Issues and 7 more.
(she/her)
Hello, and welcome! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience in medical social work, and I’m now bringing that deep, compassionate care into private practice. Throughout my career, I’ve worked closely with individuals and families navigating some of life’s most challenging moments—chronic illness, hospitalization, loss, and major life transitions. My background in healthcare has given me a unique perspective on the connection between physical and emotional well-being. I understand how medical issues can impact mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. I’ve supported patients and families through grief, anxiety, depression, caregiving stress, and adjustment to new diagnoses, and I bring that same thoughtful approach to therapy. When working with clients, I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing. Whether you’re coping with health-related stress, life transitions, or seeking greater emotional balance, I’m here to walk with you at your pace. Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I aim to make that step feel grounded, safe, and supportive.
As a strengths-based clinician, my focus isn’t just on what’s challenging in your life—it’s also about what’s working, what’s helped you survive up to this point, and the inner resources you may not even realize you already have. Rather than pathologizing or diving straight into “fixing” problems, we’ll begin by exploring what matters to you, what you value, and what brings you to therapy. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you access clarity and confidence, not to label or judge. When you are ready, you’ll be invited to reflect on times when you’ve overcome adversity, shown resilience, or tapped into inner strengths. This helps us build a foundation of self-trust and shows you that growth is already part of your story. We will acknowledge challenges, and I’ll help you start identifying goals, values, and possibilities for change that feel realistic and meaningful to you. Whether you're facing burnout, grief, identity shifts, or anxiety, we’ll also explore what gives you hope and energy. You won’t be pressured to dive deep into trauma or pain until you feel safe and ready. Strengths-based therapy honors your autonomy, voice, and timing. Your story unfolds on your terms.
Strengths-based therapy can enhance client outcomes by promoting a healthier, more collaborative, and empowering therapeutic process. A few positive aspects of a strengths-based approach that I like to highlight include encouraging resilience, building on existing coping strategies, and promoting a growth mindset. With my years of experience in the medical field paired with a strengths-based approach in therapy, my clients will be empowered to recognize the resources within themselves to handle life's challenges. My goal in working with clients is that they will feel supported, understood, and hopeful about the future.
In my private practice, I hold space especially for women, people of color, and anyone committed to personal growth—even when that path feels uncertain or difficult. I believe deeply in the power of resilience, and I work from a culturally attuned, strengths-based lens that honors each client’s lived experience. Whether you’re navigating stress, identity shifts, burnout, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I offer a warm, collaborative environment where your growth is nurtured and supported. I’m here to help you reconnect with your voice, values, and capacity for change. Over the years, I’ve learned that healing is not linear, and meaningful change often begins when we feel truly seen and heard. Therapy with me isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about partnering in a process that centers you. If you're ready to invest in yourself, expand your self-awareness, and move toward a more empowered version of your life, I’d be honored to walk with you.
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Cash - $90 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Strength-Based
Instead of focusing on a client's problems or deficits, using a strength-based approach in therapy allows me to focus on the individuals' strengths, existing resources and positive qualities. This therapeutic approach encourages client empowerment and developing client's resilience/coping mechanisms by building on their strengths.
4 ratings with written reviews
May 5, 2026
I’m so grateful for Angeli—she has helped me in so many ways. Over the time I’ve worked with her, I’ve truly seen a transformation in myself. She creates a space where I feel comfortable opening up, listens deeply, and offers thoughtful, meaningful insight. I really appreciate how calm and grounded she is in our sessions, along with the honesty and realness in our conversations. I’m excited to continue growing with her.
February 3, 2026
Angeli is a great therapist that could work for many different people and situations. She is gentle, but could hold you accountable if you asked her to. She's got an open mind that shows she's adaptable to suit many needs. Above all else, she is kind, and working with her is something to feel good about. The best therapists are those that have true empathy for other humans.
October 28, 2025
From the moment our session started, I felt completely comfortable with Angeli. I was able to talk through things that, until that point, I hadn't realized I'd never spoken to anyone about. Even after just an initial session, I feel so much more empowered. Angeli's encouragement about bringing back my old self really resonated with me and gave me a lot of of hope about what lies ahead.