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Ligia Pacheco Paz, LCSW

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
California
Years in practice
8
Languages
English, Spanish
Sessions
Online

About Ligia

Ligia Pacheco Paz is a licensed clinical social worker who offers straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She speaks English and Spanish and brings eight years of experience to conversations about confidence, self-esteem, and big life changes. Ligia focuses on practical ways to manage emotions and rebuild motivation so people can move forward.

Ligia creates a calm, open space where clients can say what they feel without fear of being judged.

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Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and centered on the person’s real concerns. She helps people break problems into small steps and practice skills between meetings. Her background includes helping people cope with isolation, guilt, shame, and struggles around forgiveness.

She also supports those who want to improve communication and grow self-love. These topics are woven into goal-focused work that matches each person’s pace. Ligia uses ways of working that are backed by research and adapted to each person.

She checks in about what is helping and what needs to change so therapy stays useful. Progress is tracked in everyday terms, like better sleep, fewer arguments, or more confidence at work. Licensed in California as a LCSW, Ligia offers phone, video, chat, and text sessions.

She knows starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps as clear and manageable as possible.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Ligia uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical change. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and behaving. This method is useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems with self-confidence.

Another common strand of work focuses on emotion skills and coping strategies. This approach teaches ways to tolerate strong feelings, reduce overwhelm, and handle stressful moments. It fits well for people dealing with life changes, guilt, shame, or isolation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first steps in therapy. Ligia works collaboratively to figure out what fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan if something isn’t helping.

Online formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video lets people use facial cues and body language, while phone sessions use less bandwidth. Live chat and text are useful for short check-ins, written reflection, or when it helps not to be on camera. These options support flexible scheduling and steady progress over time.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Ligia help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and changes in life. Other common focuses include relationships, self-esteem, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and self-love.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. Ligia breaks problems into steps and teaches skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Ligia has eight years of professional experience working with the issues listed above. She draws on that experience to tailor sessions to each person.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is licensed in California as a LCSW and practices from that state. Her license number is CA LCSW 94729.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted. Work is provided to people located in California.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Different formats can fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish