- Stress management
- Postpartum support
- Social anxiety
About Deni
Deni Cuevas-Horita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 16 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, postpartum anxiety and depression, and coping with life changes. She also lists mood disorders, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia as focus areas.
She uses practical conversation and problem-solving to help people manage symptoms and daily struggles. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps people can try between meetings. She adapts pacing and the focus of sessions to what each person needs at the time.
Deni draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety issues. That often means looking at patterns of thinking and behavior, developing coping skills, and supporting changes in routines that affect mood. She also helps people prepare for and adjust to transitions such as pregnancy, new parenthood, or other life changes.
When postpartum concerns are present, she focuses on symptoms, routines, and supports that directly affect sleep, mood, and bonding. For social anxiety and phobia she works on reducing avoidance and building confidence in social or performance situations through gradual practice and skills training.
Her approach is straightforward and task-oriented, with attention to what is realistic for each person’s daily life. People should expect clear steps, homework when useful, and regular check-ins on progress. The first session is used to understand immediate needs and plan next steps together.
How her evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many of her methods are described as evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on patterns of thinking and behavior, and practical skill building. One common approach looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches ways to test and change those thoughts to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasizes gradual exposure and behavioral practice to reduce avoidance and increase confidence in social or performance situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. That means tracking what helps, adjusting the plan when needed, and choosing exercises that can be used between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the original 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 shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using real-life situations as part of practice between meetings, so skills can be tested in everyday settings and then reviewed in session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, postpartum anxiety and depression, coping with life changes, mood disorders, self-love issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques focused on clear goals, step-by-step skills, and doable actions between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with mood and anxiety concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.