- CBT and solution-focused
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative goal setting
About Angela
Angela Diamante is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California. She has seven years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression. Angela believes clients know their own stories and brings a supportive presence to the work. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more capable.
Her approach blends clear problem-solving with evidence-informed strategies. Angela often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and build momentum toward change.
Angela has worked with a range of concerns, including mood disorders, panic and panic attacks, trauma and grief, ADHD, and issues related to identity and LGBT concerns. She helps people who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or stuck to break problems into manageable parts and try doable experiments between sessions.
Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative. Angela listens for strengths and patterns, then suggests small skills to practice. She encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjusts plans when something isn’t working.
People who meet with her typically leave sessions with clear next steps. The focus is on reducing distress in daily life and building reliable coping strategies. Angela supports clients through life transitions, persistent anxiety, and mood challenges with steady, hands-on care.
How Angela Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Angela often draws on cognitive behavioral methods, which involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses. CBT techniques help people test beliefs, reduce worry, and gain more control over panic symptoms and anxiety. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and short-term goals to build momentum and track progress.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Angela works with each person to decide which ideas to try first, based on their needs, goals, and daily life. She checks in regularly and changes the plan when a strategy isn’t helping as hoped.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around school, work, or caregiving -- making it easier to keep appointments. Online sessions can also let someone do a shorter check-in when time is limited or avoid travel on busy days. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused exercises to remote sessions so that skills practice and goal tracking continue between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Angela help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Her focus also includes panic and panic attacks, trauma, grief, ADHD, and issues around identity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Angela uses a practical, goal-oriented style. She blends cognitive behavioral ideas with solution-focused steps to create clear actions between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a therapist working in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.