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- stress and anxiety
- communication help
- self esteem work
About Nancy
LCSW Nancy Plancarte is a licensed clinical social worker in California with six years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and family-related issues. She emphasizes helping people strengthen self-love, improve communication, and manage social anxiety.
Nancy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical change. Sessions tend to center on clear, usable skills for talking through problems, noticing patterns, and developing better coping strategies. She prioritizes straightforward discussion rather than jargon-heavy explanations.
She works with people who are facing relationship strain or family conflict and with those coping with low mood or persistent worry. Conversations often include communication practice, setting boundaries, and building confidence in social situations. The goal is usable tools rather than abstract theory.
Nancy says she takes a collaborative, strength-focused stance. She helps clients identify small steps that fit into daily life. Progress is tracked through what people actually try between sessions and what feels different over time.
Her practice also includes attention to forgiveness and self-love as parts of recovery from hurt and shame. She will talk through ways to rehearse new behaviors and to reframe unhelpful self-talk. For someone wanting clear steps and conversational guidance, her sessions aim to be practical and direct.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Nancy commonly works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills. One approach focuses on skill-building for anxiety and social phobia, teaching breathing, exposure steps, and role-play to reduce avoidance and improve social confidence. Another approach centers on communication skills for relationship and family concerns, using practice conversations and feedback to change interaction patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what fits the person's needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps clarify which techniques feel most helpful in practice.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or school by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow using screens for worksheets, messaging between sessions if supported by the service, and practicing communication skills in real-life contexts without requiring extra travel. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family concerns, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, strength-focused approach. Sessions emphasize practical skills, communication practice, and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.