Soraya AvalosLMFT

Soraya Avalos is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her style is practical and focused on what matters now for daily life.

She combines straightforward conversation with structured tools to build skills people can use between sessions. That may mean working on clearer communication, managing strong emotions, or breaking large problems into small steps. Soraya adapts the plan to what a person needs and prefers in the moment.

Her background includes 15 years of professional experience in California. Over that time she has guided people through life changes, mood difficulties, and challenges linked to caregiving, attachment, and past trauma. She also supports people facing pregnancy and childbirth related concerns and issues affecting women.

Clinical methods she uses include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. In practice this looks like identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, developing coping skills, and clarifying next steps toward goals.

Soraya emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set realistic goals and track progress one step at a time. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she focuses on creating a steady, practical path forward.

How specific approaches guide online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. It is useful for stress, mood problems, and social anxiety by teaching concrete skills to change reactions and daily routines.

DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, concentrates on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help people who struggle with intense feelings, impulsivity, and relationship conflict by offering step-by-step coping tools.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit the person's situation. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when needed. It also lets people use brief skill-practice between commitments and choose a setup that matches their daily routine.