- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Speaks Spanish
About Graciela
Graciela "Gracie" Wangsnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles, and she offers services in English and Spanish.
Gracie uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. She listens, then works with clients to try different ways of thinking and acting. That can mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new coping skills, or using values to guide day-to-day choices.
Her background includes a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior techniques, and acceptance and commitment ideas. Gracie adapts these ideas into simple steps that people can try between sessions. She often focuses on small, specific changes rather than big rewrites overnight.
When social situations or fears get in the way, she talks through what makes those moments harder and what might reduce avoidance. That can include practicing how to speak up, ways to manage physical anxiety, and exercises to reduce the urge to withdraw.
Sessions move at a practical pace and follow the goals each client sets. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and practical steps. It helps people notice what matters to them and take actions that match those values even when anxiety is present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors. It uses short exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative responses that reduce distress.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That means checking what helps, adjusting techniques, and agreeing how to practice skills between meetings.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life - it can cut travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, or remove the need to be on camera if that feels difficult. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt ACT and CBT exercises for virtual meetings so people can practice coping strategies and behavioral experiments between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, body image, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and conversational, using practical exercises and dialogue to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in behavioral health settings and with individual clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a CA LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription model 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.