- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- CBT and DBT methods
About Soraya
Soraya Avalos is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Soraya also focuses on concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach combines practical techniques and conversational work. She uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide goal-setting and short-term progress. Internal Family Systems offers a way to understand internal parts that influence choices.
Sessions are conversational and oriented toward real-life problems. Soraya helps clients identify patterns, try new ways of responding, and set small, doable goals. She talks through options and helps people weigh what matters most after changes in work, relationships, or health.
Soraya works in English and Spanish and practices across a variety of mood and stress-related concerns, including post-traumatic stress and pregnancy or childbirth-related issues. She also supports people dealing with divorce, guilt, impulsivity, and social anxiety.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Soraya does not accept international clients.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Soraya often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and suits issues like anxiety, depression, and stress by focusing on specific patterns and small experiments.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and coping skills. DBT offers tools for handling strong feelings, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.
Motivational Interviewing appears in sessions when someone needs help finding motivation to make changes. It uses guided conversation to clarify values and spark steps toward goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Soraya will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best given their goals, struggles, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the focus as needed.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, or allow a quieter check-in between other responsibilities. They can also make it simpler to continue work after a change in job, relationship, or health.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses conversational, goal-oriented methods and draws on CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. The work centers on identifying patterns and trying practical alternatives.
What is her level of experience?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with mood and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
Soraya is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California. She practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and payments work?
Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.