Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 64292
- NPI
- 1558569822
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Lina 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 management
- Grief support
- Chronic illness
About Lina
Lina Dale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also focuses on issues related to aging, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and challenges around life purpose and isolation.
Lina approaches therapy in a straightforward, collaborative way. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She helps people break down problems into manageable steps and build concrete coping strategies for day-to-day life. Her style emphasizes personal meaning and self-acceptance. Lina helps clients explore what matters to them, and how to make small changes that add up. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide that work while keeping the focus on practical outcomes. People who come to Lina can expect clear goals and regular check-ins about progress. The LCSW credential is listed to indicate licensure in California. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Two common evidence-based techniques Lina uses are problem-focused work and emotion-focused processing. Problem-focused work breaks issues into specific steps and teaches practical skills for stress, anxiety, and daily functioning. Emotion-focused processing helps people name and sit with difficult feelings, which can be useful for grief, shame, and isolation.She also draws on behavioral strategies that encourage small, repeatable habits to improve mood and manage Seasonal Affective Disorder or chronic illness-related depression. These techniques focus on activity planning, rhythm, and manageable behavior changes rather than abstract concepts.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Lina collaborates with people to choose strategies that match their goals, current life demands, and what feels most doable. Therapy plans are adjusted over time based on feedback and progress.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Lina about timing and session length so therapy fits your daily life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear goals and building day-to-day coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting 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