- Guilt and shame
- Depression support
- English and Spanish
About Bridgett
Bridgett Gomez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with seven years of practice. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She focuses on practical steps to manage everyday pressure. That can mean talking through current stressors, learning coping skills for anxiety, or addressing shame and guilt that follows painful events. Bridgett also works with concerns around self-esteem and finding meaning after a life change.
Bridgett’s background includes work with people facing caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life matters, and fertility or pregnancy-related challenges. She has experience supporting those affected by domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and postpartum depression. Veterans’ issues and aging-related concerns are also part of her practice.
In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and everyday strategies. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing grounding or breathing tools, and trying small behavior changes that fit daily life. She offers guidance on repairing relationships and on forgiveness when people are carrying guilt or shame.
Bridgett blends direct support with cultural awareness. Her bilingual work allows her to address cultural context in English or Spanish. People typically leave sessions with a short list of concrete next steps and a plan for what to try between meetings.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques commonly focus on changing distressing thoughts and building practical coping skills. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking, test it, and try alternative thoughts that reduce anxiety or shame. These methods are useful for depression, guilt, and everyday worry.Another common approach involves skills for managing strong emotions and stress. That can include grounding exercises, paced breathing, and short behavioral experiments to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning. These techniques are often used when trauma or intense memories affect day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what feels workable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find virtual sessions help them keep continuity of care while juggling work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with related to guilt and shame?
She addresses feelings of guilt and shame alongside issues like trauma, depression, and relationship conflict. Conversations can include understanding where the feelings come from and practical ways to respond to them.
How does she approach therapy and session style?
Her approach is direct and practical, focusing on communication skills, coping tools, and small behavior changes. Sessions usually mix discussion with exercises to try between meetings.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of experience as a clinician working with stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. That experience includes work with postpartum concerns, caregiver stress, and end-of-life issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices out of that state.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working together?
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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.