Angel Ouza, LMSW, LCSW
Warm, solution-focused support for life transitions
- Anxiety and stress support
- Trauma and self esteem
- Life changes and grief
About Angel Ouza
Angel Ouza, LMSW, LCSW, is a licensed social worker who has been practicing since 2007 and brings 19 years of experience supporting people through life’s difficult seasons. Based in California, she works in English and approaches therapy with the belief that most people, at some point, benefit from extra support while navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, career shifts, self-esteem struggles, and major transitions.
Her style is integrative and holistic, allowing sessions to be shaped around each client’s needs and goals. She describes her work as both supportive and solution focused, balancing practical guidance with attentive listening, depending on what is most helpful in the moment. Angel aims to create a steady, accepting space where clients can explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns, while building skills for coping with daily stressors and moving toward meaningful change, one step at a time.
Angel often centers therapy around mindset, trauma recovery, self-esteem, anxiety, and life transitions, including support for those impacted by narcissistic abuse. She also welcomes clients seeking mentorship-like encouragement and perspective shifts as they work toward personal goals. While she brings professional experience to the work, she also emphasizes compassion, authenticity, and collaboration throughout the therapeutic process.
Note: Angel offers voice-only sessions.
Her style is integrative and holistic, allowing sessions to be shaped around each client’s needs and goals. She describes her work as both supportive and solution focused, balancing practical guidance with attentive listening, depending on what is most helpful in the moment. Angel aims to create a steady, accepting space where clients can explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns, while building skills for coping with daily stressors and moving toward meaningful change, one step at a time.
Angel often centers therapy around mindset, trauma recovery, self-esteem, anxiety, and life transitions, including support for those impacted by narcissistic abuse. She also welcomes clients seeking mentorship-like encouragement and perspective shifts as they work toward personal goals. While she brings professional experience to the work, she also emphasizes compassion, authenticity, and collaboration throughout the therapeutic process.
Note: Angel offers voice-only sessions.
Areas of Expertise
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. License information provided includes 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?
No. 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 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.
Therapeutic Tools, Real-Life Flexibility Online
Angel Ouza draws from evidence-informed approaches that can be adapted to your goals and the challenges you are facing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping people notice unhelpful patterns and practice new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem concerns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult thoughts and emotions while still moving toward what matters most. It can be especially helpful during transitions, grief, and periods of uncertainty by clarifying values and strengthening daily follow-through. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be useful when feelings run intense or relationships feel strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Angel works collaboratively, helping clients clarify priorities, set workable goals, and choose strategies that fit their preferences and pace. The focus is on building a plan that feels supportive and sustainable, not one-size-fits-all.
Online therapy also makes it easier to stay consistent. Sessions may be available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, changing energy levels, or times when getting to an office feels like too much.