Angel Ouza, LMSW, LCSW

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Angel commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people clarify their values and take small committed steps toward a life they want, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful action. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

She also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy and listening to help people feel understood and accepted. Together these methods give space for emotional processing while also building practical skills. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to choose approaches that match goals, needs, and personal preferences rather than applying a single method by default.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different days and demands. Video sessions are good for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat can work for brief check-ins, and texting supports ongoing reminders or short, focused exchanges. These options help make therapy fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping continuity of care.