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Angel Ouza

Angel Ouza

LMSW, LCSW

Compassionate social worker and practical coach

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

California, Michigan

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LCSW, California103620
  • LMSW, Michigan6801091250
  • NPI 1154780641

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindset and transitions
  • Trauma informed support
  • Voice only sessions

About Angel

Angel Ouza is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She welcomes those navigating career shifts, relationship and family concerns, compassion fatigue, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Angel writes with a warm, upbeat tone and encourages steady, practical steps toward feeling better.

She uses a flexible, integrative approach tailored to each person. Sessions emphasize mindset work, building self-esteem, and practical coping skills. Angel blends talk therapy with coaching-style guidance, and she may offer homework or exercises to try between sessions.

Her background includes nearly two decades in social work and clinical practice. Angel holds an LMSW in Michigan and an LCSW in California, and she draws on a broad range of tools to support change. She notes experience helping people who have faced narcissistic abuse and those who identify as highly sensitive or empathic.

In sessions she aims to be honest, compassionate, and direct. She balances offering solutions with careful listening so people feel heard and guided. Angel also mentions using creative tools at times, such as brain-spotting, internal family systems ideas, humor, intuitive coaching, and occasional card work when appropriate.

She encourages a collaborative approach where commitment to growth matters as much as any method. People who want mentorship, practical tips, and steady emotional support may find her style a good match.

How her approaches shape online care

Mindfulness Therapy helps people bring attention to the present moment and notice thoughts and feelings without getting lost in them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and building steady daily routines.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions that match those values, even when uncomfortable feelings show up. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes a nonjudgmental, accepting relationship to support exploration. This approach can help people feel heard and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Angel will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting over time as needs change.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives flexibility for quieter surroundings, fewer logistical barriers, and consistent work on emotional skills between appointments. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and tools so therapy fits everyday life rather than the other way around.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Angel commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include self-esteem, career issues, compassion fatigue, and relationship or family stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Angel blends an integrative, client-focused style with coaching elements. She balances listening with offering practical tools and homework when useful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience as a social worker and clinician, drawing on long-term practice with diverse concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Angel holds an LMSW (Michigan) and an LCSW (California) and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Are international clients accepted?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

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