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Angela Diamante

Practical, collaborative therapy for mood and anxiety

LMFT California

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English

About Angela

Angela Diamante uses evidence-informed, goal-focused methods to help people navigate emotional challenges and build practical skills for everyday life.

Background and approach

As an LMFT licensed in California with seven years of clinical experience, she emphasizes collaboration and strength-based work while guiding clients through stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar-related mood concerns, and ADHD-related difficulties. Angela centers clients' own knowledge of their lives and supports them in translating insight into manageable steps.

Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, grief and loss, compassion fatigue, and identity-related concerns including LGBT matters. Additional areas of attention include attachment issues, mood disorders, panic and social anxiety, seasonal affective patterns, and challenges common in young adulthood.

Angela blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies to create structured, practical plans for change while acknowledging the emotional work involved. She frames therapy as a collaborative process in which clients' values and goals shape the work.

Angela encourages incremental progress, offering guidance and accountability while helping clients build skills that carry into day-to-day life.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Angela commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood changes, panic, and day-to-day stress. CBT focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and emphasizes actionable strategies to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.

She also draws on solution-focused therapy, which concentrates on clients' strengths and short-term goals to create clear, achievable steps toward change. This approach can be useful for resolving specific problems, building momentum, and reinforcing coping skills that fit into busy lives.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Angela works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they evaluate what is working, adapt methods over time, and prioritize strategies that feel most useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals to provide structured, ongoing support from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angela commonly help with?
She works with a range of mood and anxiety-related concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar-related mood issues, ADHD, trauma and grief, and LGBT-related matters.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies to develop practical skills and short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Angela brings seven years of professional experience to her practice, applying that background to help clients manage mood, anxiety, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the designation CA LMFT 146407 and is based in California.
Does she offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
What should I know about cost and scheduling?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Angela?
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

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Guilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English