Nancy Herrera-Cheng, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Nancy!

I support adults facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I aim to help clients gain clarity, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful life changes.

My focus

I work with adults navigating anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, boundary-setting, and major transitions such as divorce, breakups, career changes, and moving away for college. Together, we build practical strategies that foster emotional resilience and confidence.

My approach

I am trauma-informed and take a person-centered approach to therapy, grounded in warmth, authenticity, and respect. Therapy with me is collaborative and individualized—I integrate Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Humanistic principles to meet you where you are and support your unique needs and goals.

My communication style

Clients often describe my communication style as calm, non-judgmental, and genuine. I believe that healing begins in a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard and understood. My role is to guide and walk alongside you as you explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to this work began with a deep curiosity about people and a passion for community service. Volunteering with organizations like NAMI, literacy programs, and homeless shelters helped me realize my calling to help others at a deeper level through clinical social work.

My goals for you

I help adults navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem, boundaries, and life transitions like divorce, career shifts, and relocation. We collaborate to build practical coping strategies that strengthen emotional resilience and foster confidence in daily life.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll focus on building rapport and exploring what brings you to therapy. You'll have space to share your story, and we'll begin shaping a path forward—together.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Humanistic

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Racial Justice

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) Clinical Social Work from Aurora University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nancy Herrera-Cheng