- 23 years experience
- English and Spanish
- California licensed LMFT
About Adriana
Adriana Escamilla is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with over 23 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, and panic disorder and panic attacks. She speaks English and Spanish and frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients' strengths guide the work.
Adriana approaches sessions with a practical, supportive style. She emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own stories and brings steady support while people learn new ways to cope. Her work often focuses on improving focus, concentration, motivation, and memory alongside emotional concerns.
In sessions she listens for patterns that make daily life harder and helps people experiment with different strategies. She aims to empower clients to try small changes that add up over time. Conversations are straightforward and oriented toward usable tools rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes many years helping people manage family problems and communication difficulties. Adriana also addresses issues such as body image, codependency, commitment concerns, domestic violence effects, life purpose, midlife transitions, multicultural concerns, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and self-harm or self-love work.
People who prefer bilingual care can work with her in English or Spanish. She stresses respect for each person’s background and moves at a pace that feels manageable. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to match and schedule a session.
Approaches that guide online work and what to expect
Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing small experiments to reduce anxiety and panic. This kind of work helps people notice triggers, try different responses, and track what makes a difference in daily life.Another approach centers on strengthening attention, motivation, and memory. Sessions can include routines and exercises to build focus and manage symptoms related to ADHD and stress. The techniques aim to make tasks feel more manageable and to restore a sense of control over day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is something the therapist and client decide together. Adriana listens to each person’s goals and tries different strategies until the best fit emerges. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients’ experience shapes the plan.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about available formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Adriana commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and panic disorder and panic attacks, plus related issues like body image and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and supportive. She emphasizes clients' strengths and focuses on small, manageable changes that improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 23 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.