Nancy Hazelton , LCSW

Nancy Hazelton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of professional experience in California. She works in private practice supporting people who are managing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and significant life changes. As an LCSW - a license that authorizes clinical social work practice - she draws on years of clinical work to create individualized care.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and designs conversations and treatment plans to fit unique needs and goals. Nancy emphasizes practical coping strategies while attending to the emotional experience of loss, transition, or persistent mood concerns. She recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and acknowledges the effort involved in taking that step, offering steady encouragement as clients move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Nancy Hazelton integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness approaches into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship that helps clients explore their concerns and discover their own solutions - it is especially useful for building self-understanding and emotional resilience. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to manage unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques that can ease stress and support coping during life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Sessions are guided by client goals and are adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to engage in therapy from different locations and at times that suit their schedules, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.