Angel Ouza, LMSW, LCSW
Licensed social worker focused on healing
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Mindset and transitions
- Empath and HSP care
About Angel Ouza
Angel Ouza is a licensed social worker practicing in California with 19 years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW - Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and has been working in the field since 2007. Angel approaches care with an integrative, holistic framework that is adjusted to each person's unique needs, blending evidence-based therapies with intuitive coaching and practical tools.
Her practice focuses on mindset work, trauma recovery, self-esteem, anxiety, and life transitions, and she also supports people coping with narcissistic abuse, grief, relationship and family challenges, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and chronic health-related stress. Angel incorporates techniques such as brainspotting, internal family systems work, and a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as appropriate. She may also use humor, oracle card pulls, homework assignments, and compassion and honesty to guide the therapeutic process.
Committed to collaboration, Angel aims to help clients recognize their inner strengths and the values that matter to them while offering mentorship and practical strategies to shift perspective and move toward goals. She often works with women who identify as empaths or highly sensitive persons during periods of transition like divorce, career change, or identity work. In addition to her clinical experience, Angel brings a broad worldview shaped by extensive travel - more than 35 countries and over 26 U.S. states - and personal experience with major life changes that inform her compassionate, authentic style.
She offers voice-only sessions and creates a space intended for acceptance and growth, supporting clients as they build momentum toward the life they want.
Her practice focuses on mindset work, trauma recovery, self-esteem, anxiety, and life transitions, and she also supports people coping with narcissistic abuse, grief, relationship and family challenges, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and chronic health-related stress. Angel incorporates techniques such as brainspotting, internal family systems work, and a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as appropriate. She may also use humor, oracle card pulls, homework assignments, and compassion and honesty to guide the therapeutic process.
Committed to collaboration, Angel aims to help clients recognize their inner strengths and the values that matter to them while offering mentorship and practical strategies to shift perspective and move toward goals. She often works with women who identify as empaths or highly sensitive persons during periods of transition like divorce, career change, or identity work. In addition to her clinical experience, Angel brings a broad worldview shaped by extensive travel - more than 35 countries and over 26 U.S. states - and personal experience with major life changes that inform her compassionate, authentic style.
She offers voice-only sessions and creates a space intended for acceptance and growth, supporting clients as they build momentum toward the life they want.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Angel Ouza have?
Angel Ouza has 19 years of experience.
Is Angel Ouza a licensed therapist?
Yes. Angel Ouza holds the credentials LMSW and LCSW. Her license details are MI LMSW 6801091250 and CA LCSW 103620.
In which languages does Angel Ouza provide therapy?
Angel Ouza provides therapy in English.
Where is Angel Ouza located?
Angel Ouza is located in California.
How can I work with Angel Ouza as my therapist?
You can work with Angel Ouza through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Angel Ouza work with international clients?
Angel Ouza does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Angel Ouza cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Angel integrates several practical therapies to help clients manage symptoms and pursue meaningful change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be especially useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through concrete skills and exercises, which is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard to support self-exploration and personal growth.Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Angel will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time so treatment fits the client rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives and varied circumstances. Sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexible scheduling, easier access from different locations, and continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver effective, ongoing support that fits each client's routine and goals.