Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Graciela "Gracie” Wangsnes, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 109663
- NPI
- 1699115683
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Graciela supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT
About Graciela
Graciela "Gracie" Wangsnes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of professional experience. She speaks English and Spanish and helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
Gracie focuses on practical, talk-based work. She uses clear conversation to help people build skills, notice patterns, and try different ways of responding to difficult feelings. She also supports concerns around self-esteem, body image, guilt and shame, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
Her approach draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas and client-centered methods to keep sessions direct and collaborative. She aims to adapt the conversation to each person's needs so sessions stay focused on what matters most in people’s daily lives.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual speakers. Gracie frames the work as interactive; clients can expect to practice strategies during and between sessions. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity in conversations about difficult experiences.
Gracie asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so she can learn current concerns and goals. Fees vary with location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and problems that feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and social phobia.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work together with the client to identify which methods fit best for current goals and everyday life. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasize skill-building, values-based work, or both.
Confirm the current session options before booking to learn how online meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or school responsibilities. They can also allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and let people choose whether to use video or not depending on comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals tailor the session rhythm to what helps the client make steady progress.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and related issues like body image, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, using clear conversation and practical skills. She combines cognitive-behavioral strategies with acceptance-oriented tools and dialog that focuses on everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers