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Magaly Phakousonh, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Trauma-focused care
- CBT and solution-focused
About Magaly
Magaly Phakousonh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with six years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem. Sessions are conducted in English and are intended for clients within the United States.
Before private practice she provided mental health services in hospital and community settings. Her work has included helping people through major life transitions and managing emotional or behavioral concerns. She has clinical experience with children, adolescents, and adults, and draws on that range when planning care.
Magaly often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events affect current functioning. In sessions she focuses on practical coping tools, emotion regulation, and building self-awareness.
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She works with each person to set steps they can actually try between sessions. Expect clear, structured conversations and concrete strategies rather than abstract explanations.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match scheduling needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Magaly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is practical and often involves short exercises and homework to try between sessions. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, concrete goals and track progress toward them. This approach centers on what changes would make life better and what steps to try next. Finding the right combination of methods is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose which approaches fit their goals and preferences. Changes to the plan are made together as needs evolve. Confirm current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss practical arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps to identify times and session lengths that work with daily life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based with an emphasis on practical tools. Sessions aim to identify coping strategies and improve emotional regulation.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of experience and has provided services in both hospital and community-based settings. Her background includes work with children, adolescents, and adults.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.