- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Helen
Helen Casaclang is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 27 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and depression. Helen speaks English and Tagalog and works with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns including anger and relationship tension.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and on small, usable steps to change how daily life goes. Helen encourages honest talk about feelings and behaviors and looks for patterns that keep problems cycling.
Her work uses person-centered ideas to listen closely and CBT to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. These methods are explained in simple terms and practiced in-session so clients can try them between meetings.
Helen pays attention to both current problems and past experiences that shape how someone responds to stress and relationships. She will talk about goals and check in on progress. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical change rather than theory.
People come to her for help with anger that shows up at work, in close relationships, or in daily frustration. She also supports those coping with grief, parenting stress, career strain, eating or sleeping difficulties, and attention concerns. The approach is steady, clear, and aimed at making everyday life more manageable.
How her approaches translate to online work
Helen uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to focus on what matters now and to change unhelpful thinking patterns. Client-centered work means she listens closely and helps clients set practical goals. CBT breaks down thoughts, emotions, and actions so clients can try small experiments and notice what changes.She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness exercises to help manage strong feelings and reduce impulsive reactions. DBT skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal tools. Mindfulness practice brings attention to the present and can lower the intensity of anger or anxiety between sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which approaches to try. That collaborative process helps match strategies to everyday needs and the problems a person brings to sessions.
Session formats supported by this profile are not specified, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep momentum while they learn new skills and manage anger more effectively.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Tagalog
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, and related struggles such as self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She keeps sessions practical and collaborative, using listening and step-by-step strategies to change patterns and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Tagalog.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your initial session.