About Zehra
Zehra Dos Santos is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and big life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Zehra encourages each person to draw on their own strengths and decisions when moving forward.
Her style is warm and collaborative. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life.
Background and approach
Sessions often include goal-setting, skills practice, and short reflections to build clearer next steps. Zehra uses a mix of approaches that match what the person needs. She blends techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and a client-centered stance.
These tools help with anxiety, low mood, managing strong emotions, and finding direction. With three years of practice as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she has worked with common life struggles like immigration concerns, communication difficulties, control issues, and questions around aging or forgiveness. She also supports people exploring purpose and women's issues.
Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged to suit different schedules. Zehra aims to make the first steps simple: clarify what matters most, try small changes, and adjust the plan as needed.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to improve emotional regulation and stress management.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods feel most useful for their goals and preferences. Plans may combine techniques and will be adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people read facial cues and do more in-depth work. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins, reflection between sessions, and ongoing encouragement. These options make it easier to schedule regular work on goals while fitting therapy into everyday life.
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- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English