About Adriana
Adriana Carranza is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas. She brings six years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and big life changes. Adriana speaks English and Spanish, and she uses that bilingual skill to better connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
She focuses on clear, practical support rather than jargon. Sessions typically center on spotting patterns that cause distress and trying small changes that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Adriana emphasizes building self-compassion and stronger communication skills so people can handle stress and conflict more confidently. Her work often addresses the emotional impact of trauma and abuse, as well as mood-related challenges and social anxiety. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, isolation, impulsivity, and the strain of prejudice or discrimination.
Adriana pays attention to cultural context when those issues come up. People can expect a calm, direct style that balances empathy with practical tools. The aim is to leave sessions with at least one clear idea to try before the next meeting.
Over time she helps clients develop steadier routines and healthier ways to cope. Adriana’s Texas license is TX LCSW 67535. She offers therapy in English and Spanish and uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet people where they are.
Evidence-based approaches and online access
Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood challenges and trauma. One approach focuses on building coping skills and small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. This involves trying manageable tasks between sessions to create steady momentum.Another area of practice emphasizes trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe. This work concentrates on understanding how past events affect current reactions and on developing self-compassion and emotion regulation skills.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Adriana will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep visual connection when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or when writing through thoughts feels helpful. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or parenting routines.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English, Spanish