- Mindfulness informed
- Values focused
- Skill building
About Angela
Dr. Angela Buffington is a California psychologist who offers calm, practical support for people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, and difficult relationship patterns. She draws on 15 years of experience to help people untangle painful habits, cope with life changes, and find clearer direction. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping someone take manageable steps forward.
She blends mindfulness practices with cognitive behavior techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Sessions focus on small, useful changes that reduce overwhelm and build emotional flexibility. She also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to connect values with action and strengthen motivation.
Dr. Buffington has worked across many settings during her 15 years in the field. That background informs a practical approach to stress, trauma, and mood disorders. She pays particular attention to relationship patterns, attachment concerns, codependency, and the effects of family of origin issues.
Therapy with her often includes learning short, evidence-based skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. She encourages people to identify what matters most to them and to practice small shifts that align behavior with those values. Work can include coping strategies for parenting challenges, grief, career transitions, or postpartum mood changes.
Her license is listed as CA Psychologist PSY32331 and she practices in California. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients follow the site Start Therapy steps to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How these therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when thoughts or feelings are hard. It is useful for life transitions, codependency concerns, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. It often involves short exercises and homework between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process lets sessions change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer logistical barriers to keeping regular appointments. Online work can make it simpler to practice skills in everyday life and check in more quickly when new issues arise. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what to expect for scheduling and how therapy can fit into your routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship pain, trauma, and life transitions. Additional focuses include attachment issues, codependency, and parenting concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and straightforward with an emphasis on noticing thoughts and trying small behavior changes. Sessions often include mindfulness and practical skill practice.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience working in varied clinical settings. That background shapes a practical approach to emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist PSY32331 and she practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Scheduling is handled after the brief matching process on the site.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.