Meet your therapist

Great to meet you!

I’m Angel Herrera-Castaneda

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

⭐ About Angel

My name is Angel and I live in San Diego, California. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 10 years of experience working with kids and families. I enjoy playing video games, going on hikes, reading books and playing with my pets.

🙂 Style

  • Friendly, Silly, Fun.

👍 Fun facts about Angel

  • SuperPower 🦸
    The ability to connect with others on an emotional level.

  • Free Time ☀️
    Going on long walks with my dogs :)

  • #1 Dinner-Date 🍽️
    Mark Hamill a.k.a Luke Skywalker!

  • Self-Care ✨
    Daily 15-min walks.

📚 Specialities

  • Anxiety, Adjustment, Attachment, Autism, Defiance / Aggression, School Issues, Social Skills Training, Trauma, Separation Anxiety.

👥 Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution Focused, Strength-Based Therapy.

🤝 Works with

  • Children 5-17+ and Parents.

🎓 Credentials

  • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University.

  • Licensed in California, Colorado, Idaho.

🌎 Languages

  • Spanish

  • English

📺 Watch Angel’s welcome video for you

What families are saying about Angel

"Since working with Angel, my son has had a lot less melt downs and they are more subdued and he recovers faster. This is great progress!”

— Manatee mom

“My son is doing much better! He is way quicker to regulate himself. At least half of the time he follows our request without outbursts and the other times he calms down so quickly. Now we're able to connect as a family in fun, positive ways, instead of fighting or disciplining.”

— Manatee dad