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Milagros Villarreal, LCSW

California LCSW supporting anxiety, relationships, and life changes
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • English and Spanish

About Milagros Villarreal

Milagros Villarreal is a California-licensed LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with seven years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. She works with clients facing a wide range of concerns including communication difficulties, caregiver stress, isolation and loneliness, immigration-related stress, and perinatal mood concerns such as postpartum depression.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to match unique circumstances and goals. Drawing on client-centered principles alongside practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-informed work, she helps clients build coping skills, clarify priorities, and move toward greater confidence and emotional balance.

Milagros emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, meeting clients where they are and adapting the pace and methods to individual needs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she offers an affirming space for people navigating relationship issues, life purpose questions, control and forgiveness struggles, and the challenges of young adulthood and parenthood. Seeking change takes courage, and she aims to support and encourage each step of that journey.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Milagros Villarreal have?

Milagros Villarreal has 7 years of professional experience.

Is Milagros Villarreal a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credential. License details are CA LCSW 101787.

In which languages does Milagros Villarreal provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Milagros Villarreal located?

She is based in California.

How can I work with Milagros Villarreal as my therapist?

You can work with Milagros Villarreal through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Milagros Villarreal work with international clients?

Milagros Villarreal does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Milagros Villarreal 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Flexible Delivery

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client as the expert on their own experience and creates a respectful, empathetic space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to build insight and self-directed change. This approach is helpful for issues like life transitions, relationship concerns, and finding personal meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, often benefiting people who struggle with intense emotions, communication challenges, or chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Milagros collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques and pacing to support each person’s priorities and works together with clients to evaluate progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home, reduce travel time, and allow people to continue care through life changes or busy routines.

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