- Bilingual English Spanish
- 15 years experience
- Focus on communication
About Adriana
Adriana Loo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience in California. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, grief, depression, and issues related to intimacy and parenting. She offers services in English and Spanish.
Adriana aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where people can speak openly. She describes her style as having unconditional positive regard and avoids judgment so clients can talk through hard feelings. She notes that reaching out for help takes courage and that many people struggle to speak honestly even with those closest to them.
Her approach is eclectic. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match what the person needs in session. That often means trying different ways of working until a method fits the clients goals and situation.
Adriana has experience with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds and with different levels of acculturation. She works bilingually in English and Spanish and uses that flexibility to reduce misunderstanding and build clearer communication in session.
Practical work in the room focuses on clarifying what matters to the client, reducing tension that fuels anger and anxiety, and strengthening communication patterns. Adriana aims to help people find more clarity and practical next steps when emotions feel overwhelming.
To begin, she asks people to describe their concerns and priorities so sessions can be planned around realistic, concrete goals. She encourages straightforward conversation about what is and isnt working in the clients life.
Approaches Adriana Uses and How Online Sessions Work
Adriana draws on a few evidence-based techniques to help with anger, relationship strain, and anxiety. Cognitive-style methods focus on identifying thoughts that increase upset and testing whether those thoughts fit the facts; this helps lower the quick flare of anger and reduce rumination. Communication-focused work teaches concrete skills for expressing needs and listening so conflicts are less likely to escalate. These approaches are practical and geared toward changing patterns that keep problems repeating.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Adriana will talk with the client about their goals, symptom patterns, and what has or has not helped before. Together they try specific techniques and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful and realistic for the client's life and preferences.
The site biography does not list which online session formats she offers, so confirm current session options before booking. Many clients find online work useful because it can fit into a workday, cut down on travel time, and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also use video or phone to practice communication skills in real time and follow up with brief sessions to reinforce new habits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and anger issues, plus parenting, grief, trauma, self-esteem, depression, career concerns, LGBT and intimacy-related matters.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses an eclectic, evidence-based approach and adapts techniques to fit each person's needs. Sessions emphasize trust and nonjudgmental listening.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in the field as an LMFT.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.