About Zehra
Zehra Dos Santos is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She frames the work simply and respectfully, treating each person as the expert on their own story and building on existing strengths. She uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most to a person.
Sessions focus on practical skills and small experiments that can make daily life easier.
How Zehra works
Zehra encourages gentle goal-setting and problem solving so progress feels doable. Her approach draws on a mix of methods such as acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive and behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and client-centered listening. These methods are applied to concerns like control issues, communication problems, feelings of abandonment, and questions about life purpose.
Zehra also supports people navigating immigration-related stress, aging and geriatric issues, forgiveness work, and women's issues. She pays attention to how personal history shapes current choices and looks for realistic changes clients can try between sessions.
With three years of experience as an LCSW she aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk things through, test new approaches, and notice what helps. She invites curious, motivated people to explore concrete steps toward a more satisfying everyday life.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and awareness exercises that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation in everyday moments.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. Plans can be adjusted over time, and techniques from different approaches are often blended to meet real-life needs.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for more in-depth work and visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a busy schedule or use less bandwidth, and chat or text can be used for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions into workdays, travel, or family routines while still accessing licensed professionals and therapeutic tools.
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