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Angel Soriano, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship support
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Client-centered approach
- Gottman-informed work
About Angel
Angel Soriano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with nine years of experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, life changes, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career questions, depression, and coaching needs. Sessions are focused on practical steps and clearer ways of thinking rather than long theoretical talks.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered methods and trauma-focused work. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and build new coping patterns. He also integrates Gottman Method ideas when relationship patterns and communication skills are part of the concern.
In sessions he tends to be direct and structured. Clients can expect clear goals, short homework tasks, and regular checks on progress. The work often starts with one or two specific problems and a few small experiments to try between meetings.
Angel draws on nine years of practice to adjust what he does as the work progresses. He pays attention to how past experiences affect present behavior and uses concrete strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines. He encourages straightforward feedback about what is and isn't helping.
People who prefer hands-on, practical therapy that focuses on thought patterns and behavioral steps tend to find this approach useful. For anyone considering sessions, confirm current session formats before booking so arrangements match personal needs.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Angel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions focus on clear goals, behavioral experiments, and short practice tasks that can be done between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides a supportive way of listening and reflecting that helps people clarify their goals and preferences.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to decide whether CBT, client-centered techniques, Gottman-informed ideas for relationship patterns, or trauma-focused methods fit best. That decision is based on symptoms, goals, and what the person prefers to try first.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or school schedules and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, use of video or audio depending on technology and bandwidth, and more flexible timing to match daily routines. The therapist and client review what works and adjust format and approach as they go.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, life changes, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, career questions, depression, and coaching topics.
How does he use CBT in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and short tasks to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
What is his experience background?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns. That experience informs the structured, goal-oriented style he brings to sessions.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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