Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Magaly Phakousonh, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 131656
- NPI
- 1528678091
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Magaly 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
- CBT strategies
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-informed care
About Magaly
Magaly Phakousonh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with six years of clinical experience. She has worked in hospital and community-based settings and has supported people with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and major life transitions.
She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to make changes. Magaly uses practical methods to teach coping skills and help people manage strong feelings. She focuses on clear steps and small changes that fit everyday life.
Her background includes work with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That variety informs how she adapts sessions to different ages and life stages while staying focused on current problems and goals.
Magaly describes her work as trauma-informed and uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In sessions she tends to prioritize skills for emotional regulation, communication strategies, and problem-solving that clients can use between meetings.
The approach is collaborative and strengths-oriented. She partners with people to set concrete goals, test what works, and shift tactics when needed. People who want straightforward, practical support for stress, relationship strains, or past trauma may find this approach useful.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Magaly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in ways that fit an online format. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it suits problems like anxiety, depression, and social fear by teaching skills and reframing thinking. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic memories and developing coping strategies to reduce their impact on daily life.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. She will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try first. The plan can change over time based on what helps most, so the process stays collaborative and practical.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during work breaks or between appointments. Some formats are better for skills practice and homework review, while others work well for longer trauma-focused sessions. Discussing logistics early helps match session length and pacing to what each person needs.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like communication problems and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on skills, emotional regulation, and step-by-step problem solving that fit daily life.
How many years has she practiced?
She has six years of clinical experience working in hospital and community-based settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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