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Angela Lopez Del Real

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, there’s always another demand waiting for you? Maybe you’re balancing multiple roles at work, at home, and in your relationships yet still feeling anxious, drained, or on edge. You’re not alone. I help people untangle conflict, manage the stress of daily life, and create healthier boundaries so there’s more room for calm, connection, and self-care. As a bilingual Latina therapist, I welcome you in the language that feels most natural English or Spanish so you can express yourself fully in a space that feels safe, understood, and free of judgment.

My approach to therapy

I see therapy as a place where honesty, curiosity, and kindness can help shift long-standing patterns. My style is straightforward but always caring. I’ll share what I notice with clarity while respecting your pace.

  • With mindfulness, we’ll strengthen your ability to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, helping you stay grounded during stressful moments.
  • Through compassion-focused practices, we’ll work on easing self-criticism, boosting self-worth, and building emotional resilience for both everyday stress and bigger challenges.
  • Using elements of behavioral change strategies, we’ll create realistic, sustainable steps that fit into your life, so progress feels both achievable and lasting.

Together, these approaches give you the skills to regulate emotions, communicate more effectively, and navigate relationships with greater clarity and confidence.

What you can expect from me

I work with:

  • High-conflict relationships to support reducing tension, improving understanding, and fostering healthier interactions.
  • Codependency , helping you care for yourself without guilt and build balanced, respectful relationships.
  • Anxiety and overwhelm, managing racing thoughts, constant “what ifs,” and the exhaustion of juggling multiple roles.
  • Cultural identity, immigration, and acculturation, offering a space where your story is respected and you don’t have to explain or defend your experiences.

We’ll work together to clarify what matters most to you and what you want to change whether that’s improving communication, finding more balance in your daily life, or breaking old relationship cycles.

I’m warm, honest, and a little playful when it fits. I show up as my real self curious, direct, and always on your side. I might ask thought-provoking questions, gently challenge old patterns, or share insights with humor. My goal is to create a space where you can breathe, be yourself, and start making the changes you’ve been wanting.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch University Santa Barbara
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Structural Family, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic, Behavioral, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Behavior Management, Behavioral Activation (BA)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish