Ligia Pacheco Paz, LCSW

Ligia Pacheco Paz is a licensed social worker practicing in California with eight years of professional experience. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is registered under license CA LCSW 94729. Fluent in English and Spanish, she supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, motivation and confidence concerns, low self-esteem, and symptoms of depression.

Her work also addresses coping with life changes and focuses on related areas such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and cultivating self-love. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop practical skills and clearer perspective for daily life.

Ligia prioritizes creating an open and nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely. She meets each person where they are and collaborates to set goals that reflect individual needs and values. Ligia recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and commends those who take that first step toward support and growth.

Evidence-Based Techniques for Online Support

Ligia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills. One approach emphasizes examining thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and to improve motivation and confidence by developing alternative ways of thinking and responding.

Another approach centers on skills-based coping and communication techniques to help with stress management, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. These strategies teach concrete tools for handling difficult emotions, improving interpersonal communication, and increasing self-compassion.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Ligia works collaboratively with clients to determine which evidence-based strategies best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Ligia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. This variety of session formats makes it easier for people to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other commitments.