- Trauma-informed
- Goal oriented
- Skills focused
About Magaly
Magaly Phakousonh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California. She brings six years of experience in hospital and community settings. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and big life changes.
Magaly earned a Master of Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino. Her background includes work with children, adolescents, and adults across many emotional and behavioral challenges. That variety has shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach.
Her work is trauma-informed and focused on making people feel understood and safe. Sessions concentrate on building coping skills, strengthening emotional regulation, and increasing self-awareness. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
Magaly often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thought patterns, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete goals. She integrates trauma-focused strategies to support healing after difficult experiences. She also draws on mindfulness and DBT-informed skills to help with distress and self-control.
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She encourages clients to move at their own pace and to use practical tools between sessions. People who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to work on their mental health may find this approach helpful.
Magaly earned a Master of Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino. Her background includes work with children, adolescents, and adults across many emotional and behavioral challenges. That variety has shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach.
Her work is trauma-informed and focused on making people feel understood and safe. Sessions concentrate on building coping skills, strengthening emotional regulation, and increasing self-awareness. The aim is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.
Magaly often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thought patterns, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete goals. She integrates trauma-focused strategies to support healing after difficult experiences. She also draws on mindfulness and DBT-informed skills to help with distress and self-control.
Her style is collaborative and strengths-based. She encourages clients to move at their own pace and to use practical tools between sessions. People who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to work on their mental health may find this approach helpful.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.