- Work and wellbeing
- English and Spanish
- 14 years experience
About Adriana
Adriana Samano is a California licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, and depression. She emphasizes practical steps and steady support so clients feel heard and understood. Adriana speaks English and Spanish and brings 14 years of experience to her work.
She focuses on everyday struggles like coping with life changes, workplace stress, and the fallout from infidelity or communication breakdowns. Adriana addresses attachment concerns, blended family tensions, and issues that cause guilt or shame. She also has experience with postpartum depression, pregnancy-related concerns, domestic violence, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder as they arise in individual cases.
In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to what helps a person function better day to day. Adriana encourages small, manageable steps that build confidence and momentum.
Her approach is collaborative: she works with each person to set priorities and try strategies that fit their life. Adriana uses plain language and straightforward suggestions rather than jargon. She sees therapy as a process that unfolds over time.
To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change and coping skills. One common approach emphasizes practical problem solving and behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and boost daily functioning; it helps people break overwhelming problems into smaller, doable steps. Another approach she employs concentrates on attachment and relationship patterns, helping people notice interaction habits and try new ways of relating to reduce conflict and increase trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Adriana will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they choose techniques that match the client’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, remove commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make scheduling around work and family responsibilities simpler while keeping focus on practical strategies for improvement.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Adriana help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work also covers attachment issues, blended family problems, workplace issues, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focused on clear steps and steady support. Sessions aim to be nonjudgmental and oriented toward changes that improve daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional experience in clinical work supporting people with mood, relationship, and life-change concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is provided to people located within the regions she serves.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.