- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
About Abigail
Abigail Gonzalez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes.
She offers practical conversations aimed at clarifying what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on specific problems and steps that can help lessen daily strain. Abigail uses clear, direct questions and reflective listening to help people name how they feel and what they want to change.
Her work draws on Client-Centered ideas that prioritize the client's perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy inform short-term goal-setting and decisions about next steps.
People often bring issues tied to family history, attachment, and major life transitions. Abigail also addresses abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and aging-related worries.
She adapts conversation style and pace to each person and conducts sessions in English or Spanish. Abigail asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used for remote work and planning
Abigail uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's experiences and priorities, emphasizing listening and reflecting back what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can reduce stress and anxiety.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then suggest ways to proceed. Decisions about pace and methods are collaborative and can shift as needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow people to join from different locations within the same state. Phone or video sessions often let visits be shorter or more focused when that fits better with work or caregiving demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, along with related family and attachment concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Client-Centered conversation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused methods to set goals and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices within that state.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does payment work and what do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session to start.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.