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Adriana Samano

Adriana Samano, LMFT

Therapist in California

Helping people build confidence and calm

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14 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English, Spanish languages

  • Focus on self esteem
  • Practical coping steps
  • English and Spanish

About Adriana

Adriana Samano is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and depression. Adriana also supports clients as they cope with life changes and challenges to motivation and confidence.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental therapy space. People are encouraged to talk about thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Adriana emphasizes practical steps clients can use between sessions to manage difficult moments.

In sessions she listens for patterns that feed anxiety, self-doubt, and conflict. Together with each person she identifies small, concrete goals and ways to test new behaviors. The work often includes improving communication, setting boundaries, and addressing guilt or shame that gets in the way of progress.

Adriana draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment decisions. She adjusts methods to match a person’s goals and life demands rather than following a fixed routine. Her approach is collaborative and focused on helping people build lasting skills they can use outside of therapy.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. To begin, prospective clients use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Adriana brings evidence-based care online

Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing anxiety and building self-esteem. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing more balanced ways of thinking; this helps people manage anxious feelings and low self-worth by practicing new responses to everyday triggers. Another common component addresses communication and attachment patterns by observing how people relate to others and trying small changes to improve connection and reduce conflict.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Adriana works with each person to clarify goals and preferences, and then suggests techniques that fit those goals. Together they try methods, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed to find the right fit.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and keep continuity during life changes. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or conversations that focus on skill practice between in-person moments. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to match each person's daily life and responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthWorkplace issues

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Adriana address?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, workplace stress, and postpartum concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens for patterns, helps set small goals, and suggests skills clients can use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Adriana has 14 years of professional experience working in mental health. That experience includes supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Click the continue button on this profile, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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