- Trauma and grief
- Anxiety and ADHD
- English and Spanish
About Ileana
Ileana Gallegos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions may also address abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, family problems, fertility concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and infidelity.
Her approach centers on respect and sensitivity. She listens for what matters most to each person and collaborates on a plan that fits their situation. Conversations focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon or abstract theory.
In sessions she helps people name what feels stuck, sorts through immediate stressors, and practices new ways of responding. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and relationship patterns. Work can include processing difficult memories, improving communication skills, and learning strategies to manage intense emotions.
She offers therapy in both English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. She supports clients who are looking for clear next steps after a change in work, relationships, or health. People who are unsure what comes next often find it helpful to talk through priorities and options together.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical changes in thinking and behavior. For example, interventions that target anxiety teach skills to manage worry, breathing, and pacing of activities so daily life becomes easier to handle. Trauma-focused methods help people process difficult memories safely and reduce their power over current reactions.Relationship-focused work concentrates on communication and patterns that repeat between people. This can include learning clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and respond when past attachment wounds influence present interactions. These approaches are useful for issues such as infidelity, divorce, and communication problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and together with the client decide which methods match the person’s concerns, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice is revisited as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people join sessions from different locations if needed, which can help maintain continuity of care during life transitions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional topics listed include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and more.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a respectful, collaborative approach that identifies priorities and practical steps. Sessions focus on concrete goals, communication skills, and coping strategies.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of professional experience providing therapy in California.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a California LCSW license and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I speak Spanish or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling a session.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.