- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety
- CBT and ACT
About Gloria
Gloria Rodriguez Moreira is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience. She speaks English and Spanish and works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and challenges around coping with life changes.
Gloria sees clients as the experts on their own stories. She focuses on practical steps people can try in day-to-day life. Sessions use clear, direct conversation and exercises meant to build coping skills and increase emotional awareness.
She draws on several approaches to guide work in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts and behavior patterns that keep distress going and then try different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports learning which values matter most and taking small actions toward them even when feelings are hard.
Attachment-based ideas are used when relationships and connection affect someone’s stress and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy provides a conversational, respectful stance that centers the person's goals and pace. Existential questions about meaning and life purpose are welcomed for people facing midlife changes or transitions.
Gloria has worked across culturally diverse settings and pays attention to immigration and multicultural concerns. Practical issues such as blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of isolation are part of her focus. She encourages people to try a first session and to reflect afterward whether the approach feels helpful.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Gloria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavioral experiments that reduce distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, worry, and habits that get in the way of daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful feelings without getting stuck and take small value-based steps toward what matters to them, which can be helpful for anxiety and life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Gloria collaborates with each person to decide which methods to use based on their goals, comfort level, and the problems they bring. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan when something is not working so the process stays practical and person-centered.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, family, and travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins or phone-based conversations when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling to appointments. Discussing preferred session length, frequency, and whether video or audio feels better is part of the intake so sessions can fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused, combining practical exercises with reflective discussion to build coping skills.
How long has she practiced?
She has nine years of clinical experience as a licensed clinician in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and provides services out of that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.