Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Lilian Zelaya-Coria, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 88659
- NPI
- 1447543897
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Lilian 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
- Trauma informed
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Evidence based techniques
About Lilian
Lilian Zelaya-Coria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with nine years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Lilian writes plainly about practical help. She listens to clients' experiences, looks at how past events affect daily life, and works on concrete coping skills. She uses journaling, music, guided imagery, and expressive arts to help people name and process emotions.
Her background includes a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work. She obtained the LCSW in 2019 and has worked in early childhood mental health, nonprofit settings, Child Protective Services, and as a school therapist in K-12 environments. That work involved clients dealing with trauma, PTSD, abuse, substance use, grief, family violence, and school-related challenges.
In sessions she focuses on practical strategies for mood regulation and emotional resilience. She also uses solution-focused work to clarify immediate goals and to try small, manageable changes. When helpful, she brings mindfulness and progressive muscle relaxation into sessions to support a stronger mind-body connection.
Lilian emphasizes collaboration. Clients decide how much of their story to share. She will help identify useful coping tools and practice them together, checking pace and boundaries as treatment proceeds.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy blends talking about difficult memories with skills to reduce distress. It helps when trauma or abuse symptoms interfere with daily life by teaching practical coping and reprocessing techniques.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on recognizing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and low self-esteem to build clearer thinking and actionable steps toward change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and needs change.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, and letting people meet from different locations. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises such as guided imagery, breathing work, and journaling to an online setting to keep sessions practical and focused.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as codependency, communication and family problems.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and practical exercises like journaling, guided imagery, and solution-focused strategies to build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience and a background working in early childhood mental health, nonprofit agencies, Child Protective Services, and K-12 school settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers