I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I am bilingual. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, Major depressive disorder, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. . My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Body image, Guilt and shame, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
CA LCSW 109663
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Graciela "Gracie” Wangsnes. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Gracie has been my therapist for almost 3 months now and our relationship has grown so much since then. We connected instantly during our first session. She has always provided a safe space for me to speak my mind and connect with my emotions. I struggle with anxiety and borderline depression. When I decided to start this therapy I was in a very dark place and slowly with the help of my therapist I've been making a conscious effort to uplift myself and regain my own strength. Gracie has beautiful personality, she cares about her patients, she's kind and above all, professional. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jan 01, 2025 after therapy with Graciela "Gracie” for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She responds quickly and is very helpful
Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Graciela "Gracie” for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
So far everything has been wonderful. I look forward to working more alongside my therapist and find myself again. She has been an amazing support
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Graciela "Gracie” for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coaching, and adhd