- Stress management
- Trauma informed care
- Spanish and English
About Delia
Delia Acosta-Perez is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with three years of clinical experience based in California. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of focus and can work in English and Spanish.
She draws on experience from child welfare work and outpatient mental health settings. That background includes crisis evaluations and comprehensive mental health assessments. She has also worked inside school settings, which informs how she approaches practical problems and everyday stressors.
In sessions she tends to be straightforward and practical. Conversations may include clarifying what feels most urgent, learning manageable coping steps, and practicing ways to approach difficult social situations. She helps people break down a problem into small actions they can try between meetings.
Delia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to the concern at hand. For someone dealing with social anxiety and phobia she may prioritize skills that address anxious responses and gradual exposure to feared situations. For trauma-related concerns she uses approaches that include careful assessment and stepwise pacing.
Her work aims to reduce overwhelm and build clearer options for daily life. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches that translate well to online sessions
Delia works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that can be described in straightforward terms. One common approach focuses on gradual exposure and behavioral strategies to reduce avoidance; it helps people face feared social situations in small, manageable steps and build confidence over time. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed assessment and pacing, which means careful evaluation of stress reactions and moving slowly enough to prevent overwhelm while addressing post-traumatic symptoms.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will talk with each person about what feels most difficult, try specific techniques, and check in about what helps. Together they decide which methods to keep using and when to change course based on goals and reactions.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or letting someone join from a quieter room. Therapists can also adapt exercises so they work between sessions, which can make steady progress feel more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and focused on clear steps. She uses evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working in settings such as child welfare, outpatient clinics, and schools.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a CA LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.