Virginia Orantes

(she/her)

LCSW, 9 years of experience

Often rebooked

Empowering
Warm
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

Hola! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. As a BIPOC therapist, I’m here to walk alongside you through the unique challenges and stressors life can bring. I understand how past relationships, traumas, and anxieties can sit heavily with you, shaping how you feel at work, in your relationships, and in your sense of self. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, seen, supported, and understood as we work together toward healing and resilience. También ofrezco sesiones en Español para quienes se sientan más cómodos expresándose en este idioma.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

My clients can expect a collaborative, compassionate, and safe therapeutic experience. I offer a non‑judgmental, confidential space where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and emotions freely and at your own pace. Together, we’ll explore what you’re hoping to gain from therapy and take time to understand your background so we can shape each session around your unique needs.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring a deep sense of empathy and compassion to my work, which allows me to connect with clients in a meaningful and authentic way. This creates a nurturing space where you can open up and move through your healing at a pace that feels right for you.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are those who feel ready to engage in the therapeutic process with openness and curiosity. They’re interested in exploring themselves more deeply and are motivated to create meaningful shifts in their lives. Many come from diverse backgrounds and bring their own stories, identities, and lived experiences, all of which I deeply value and respect. Together, we can cultivate a safe and supportive space where you feel empowered to grow, heal, and thrive.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

Self Esteem

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Serves ages

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I take a client‑centered, holistic approach, drawing from cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma‑informed care. My intention is to support you in building coping skills, strengthening your resilience, and creating meaningful growth in your life.

, 54 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

August 12, 2025

Virginia is a very educated specialist with a great long experience. She always gives me a lot of emotional support, solutions, and friendly professional advice .

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 5 with Virginia

August 12, 2025

I just finished my first appointment with Virginia, she is so calm and professional and patient. I look forward to our next session and I feel confident that we will make progress in some much needed areas in my life. I was experiencing a lot of rapid thoughts when we talked and she was very good at helping me stay on track. First appointments can be very daunting and she really put me at ease.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Virginia

July 16, 2025

I know Virginia from different platform. We work in therapy about 10 months. And I'm so happy to continue working with her here. I have significant changes, less anxiety and depression. My life situation is very difficult: lost my mom, divorce, bunkcrupsy. It's hard to handle it . Virginia is helping me to go through all my emotions ,and gives me very good advices, very gently, with a lot of empathy. And I feel how I change my mindset .

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Virginia