- Supports coping skills
- English and Spanish
- Goal oriented
About Nancy
She creates a calm space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions often focus on building motivation, improving self-esteem, and finding ways to cope when mood or panic symptoms flare. Nancy also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, body image concerns, isolation, and the emotional impact of immigration and multicultural issues.
Her work draws on short-term, goal-oriented methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Motivational Interviewing is used to strengthen readiness for change. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, realistic goals to create momentum.
Nancy has three years of professional experience as an LCSW and brings a practical, encouraging style to sessions. She listens for cultural context and the practical barriers people face, and she tailors plans to individual needs. People often come to her when they need help with communication problems, life purpose questions, or coping during end-of-life and hospice situations.
To begin, she asks a few questions about current concerns and what each person hopes to get from counseling. From there she works collaboratively to set short-term goals and track progress in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Approaches you can use with online counseling
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and everyday stress by breaking problems into specific, manageable steps.Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s internal motivation to change. It involves open conversation about values and goals and helps people move from thinking about change to taking action.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on short-term goals and small, achievable changes. It helps people build momentum by identifying what already works and doing more of it.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s needs, goals, and preferences and suggest one or a combination of methods. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan if needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work around a work break, and selecting a simpler session type can help when bandwidth is limited. Discuss practical scheduling needs when you start so sessions match daily routines and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nancy focus on?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, body image, immigration-related challenges, isolation, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented with an emphasis on clear steps. She uses approachable methods to build motivation and small changes that add up over time.
What background and experience does she bring?
Nancy has three years of professional experience working as a clinician. She emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space and supporting people through emotional and behavioral challenges.
Which credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.