Angel Ouza

Compassionate therapist blending coaching and clinical care

LMSW, LCSW California

Experience: 19 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Angel

Angel Ouza, LMSW, LCSW, brings 19 years of social work experience to helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family difficulties, career transitions, self-esteem challenges, compassion fatigue, and related issues.

Background and approach

She practices an integrative, person-centered style that adapts to individual needs and emphasizes practical coping skills, mindset shifts, and steady, incremental progress. Angel frames therapy as a collaborative effort, blending active coaching with empathic listening to support clients through life changes and healing.

Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and other trauma-informed interventions. Angel’s approach is solution-focused while also making room for deeper processing when required.

She offers sessions in English from California and accepts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Licensure details: MI LMSW 6801091250 and CA LCSW 103620.

Angel encourages clients who want mentorship, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to take the first step toward change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Angel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to guide clients in clarifying values, developing psychological flexibility, and taking committed action toward meaningful goals. These methods are presented in an approachable, practical way to build skills and support real-life change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Angel works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She blends active coaching, empathic listening, and evidence-informed techniques so clients and therapist can adjust direction as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive support from wherever a client is located in California. Practical benefits include more scheduling options and the ability to use different communication styles as needs change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angel commonly support?

She works with clients on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, career changes, compassion fatigue, and other related challenges.

How does Angel approach therapy and treatment?

Her style is integrative and person-centered, combining coaching and empathic listening while using evidence-informed tools to build coping skills and shift mindset.

What is Angel's professional background?

She has practiced as a social worker since 2007 and brings 19 years of clinical experience to her work with clients.

Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?

Angel holds LMSW and LCSW credentials with licensure listed as MI LMSW 6801091250 and CA LCSW 103620, and she practices from California.

Does Angel conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?

She offers services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available with this therapist?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with Angel?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Coping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefCareer difficultiesDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

California, Michigan

Languages

English