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Angel Soriano

Practical, compassionate therapy for life’s challenges

LCSW California

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Angel

Angel Soriano is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and big life changes. He has nine years of experience and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

Background and approach

He works with clients to build coping strategies and to notice patterns that get in the way of feeling better. Sessions often include straightforward skills practice and space to talk about what matters most right now.

Conversations are guided by respect for each person's story and pace. Angel draws from several evidence-informed approaches.

He uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also incorporates the Gottman Method when relationship issues come up, focusing on clear communication and manageable changes.

For clients who have experienced trauma, he brings trauma-focused methods that emphasize safety and gradual processing. He also follows a client-centered stance, listening closely and shaping the work around each person’s goals.

Angel practices in California and provides care in English. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.

Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session after that step.

Flexible approaches for online therapeutic work

Angel often combines the Gottman Method with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address relationship and mood concerns. The Gottman Method emphasizes practical communication skills and small, concrete steps couples or partners can try to reduce conflict and increase connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety or low mood and developing new skills to change them.

He also follows a client-centered stance that keeps the work grounded in each person's values and goals. Finding the right approach is collaborative: he will discuss options, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust based on your feedback and progress.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let you work face-to-face when you want that interaction; phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These choices make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Angel help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, career questions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends a client-centered approach with practical techniques so sessions are both supportive and action-oriented.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working as a therapist in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed in

California

Languages

English