- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Fantoya
Fantoya Hill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addiction-related concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression. Fantoya frames clients as the experts on their own lives and supports them in building on their existing strengths.
Her work focuses on practical steps people can take when problems feel overwhelming. Sessions include talking through current struggles, identifying small changes that are doable, and checking what helps between meetings. She pays attention to emotions and daily habits that keep problems stuck and looks for concrete options to try instead.
Fantoya also brings experience supporting people affected by adoption and foster care, prejudice and discrimination, and intellectual disability. She helps people untangle feelings of guilt, shame, and impulsivity, and she supports those working on forgiveness and self-love. Communication problems and mood-related concerns are part of her regular practice.
She approaches therapy as collaborative work. Fantoya asks questions, listens closely, and suggests approaches that match the person’s goals. Sessions move at a steady, practical pace aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.
To begin, people use the site's matching steps to share background information and schedule a first appointment. Fantoya emphasizes small, achievable steps and follows what clients report actually helps in their daily lives.
How therapeutic techniques translate to online sessions
Fantoya uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on breaking problems into small, testable steps so people can try changes between meetings and report what works. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and everyday stress because it targets concrete habits and reactions rather than abstract ideas.Another approach emphasizes noticing and naming emotional and behavioral patterns. By identifying triggers and typical responses, people can choose different reactions over time. This method helps with social anxiety and impulsive behaviors by making responses easier to spot and change in daily life.
Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the work. Fantoya partners with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and practical constraints. Together they review what helps and adapt the plan as needed so sessions stay focused and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and options that better match a person’s daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She treats therapy as collaborative talk work, focusing on small steps, day-to-day habits, and practical options to test between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional social work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in California.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.