- Social anxiety support
- Panic and mood concerns
- Attachment and communication
About Angela
Angela Canestraro is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and life transitions. Angela also supports concerns such as panic, post-traumatic stress, attachment problems, isolation, and social anxiety and phobia.
She focuses on clear, practical conversation about what is happening and what can help next. Sessions often include talking through difficult moments, practicing new ways of relating, and small steps to manage symptoms like panic or intense worry. She uses a secular, progressive perspective and aims to be straightforward and respectful in her manner.
Angela says she helps people build resilience and reconnect with purpose. She pays attention to communication patterns and attachment issues that affect relationships and mood. She also works with people exploring self-worth and women navigating life transitions.
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. That means she works together with clients to set goals and try methods that fit each person’s needs and pace. Angela offers services in English and Spanish, and also speaks Portuguese.
Sessions are arranged through an online subscription plan that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first appointment. International clients are not accepted at this time.
Approaches Angela Uses and how online sessions work
Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical steps and relationship patterns. One commonly used approach addresses anxious thinking and panic by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses in manageable steps; this helps people reduce intense worry and learn calmer ways to react. Another approach focuses on attachment and communication - looking at patterns in close relationships, practicing clearer ways to ask for needs, and repairing recurring conflicts that affect mood and connection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That decision is revisited as needed so adjustments can be made together.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life by reducing travel and allowing meetings from different locations. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins, others for longer conversation, and some may avoid video when that helps a client participate more comfortably. Licensed professionals can arrange sessions around work, family, and other commitments to make attending therapy more realistic.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and life changes. Social anxiety, panic, attachment issues, and isolation are also listed focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, focusing on practical conversation and shared goal setting. She describes working at a pace that suits each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience as a therapist working with mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. Her practice is listed as located in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also speaks Portuguese.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the plan and region.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session through the service.