About Adriana
Adriana Samano welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strains, or big life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and brings 14 years of practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, in California. Her style is direct and warm so people can talk about what matters most without feeling judged.
She focuses on practical ways to manage strong emotions and rebuild daily routines.
How Adriana works
Sessions often include straightforward strategies to cope in the moment and steps to improve communication. Adriana pays attention to attachment patterns and how past relationships shape current reactions. Adriana also supports people facing family-related strains such as blended family issues, communication breakdowns, and workplace stress.
She addresses concerns like guilt, shame, control issues, infidelity, and the emotional impact of domestic violence. She has worked with clients affected by Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, postpartum depression, and challenges around pregnancy and childbirth. In sessions she aims to make space for honest conversation and practical problem solving.
People can expect a mix of hearing and doing - talking through feelings and trying manageable changes between meetings. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Adriana asks clients to pick the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and sessions are offered in several online formats.
What Adriana works with
The areas below are the ones Adriana selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How her approaches translate to online care
Adriana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. One approach focuses on learning practical coping skills to manage anxiety and low mood; this involves specific tools people can use when they feel overwhelmed. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns to improve communication and reduce repeated conflicts; this helps people notice old reactions and try new ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Adriana works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on how well each step is working for the client.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls make it possible to have a face-to-face conversation from other locations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows quick check-ins during a break, and text-based messaging supports brief ongoing contact between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into work, parenting, or other routines while keeping treatment practical and approachable.
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