Therapist profile
Dr. Angela Buffington, CA Psychologist PSY32331
California
CA Psychologist - Relationships and Mood
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- Credentials
- CA Psychologist PSY32331
- License
- Psychologist, California / PSY32331
- NPI
- 1265730709
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- DBT skills
About Angela
Dr. Angela Buffington is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY32331) with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and substance use concerns. Her practice also focuses on codependency, attachment issues, and navigating life transitions.
She uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to build emotional skills and move toward meaningful values.
In a typical session she helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. That can mean people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or staying in draining relationships. She works on steps you can try between meetings, such as small behavior changes and mindfulness exercises.
Dr. Buffington has spent years helping people manage grief, parenting strain, career stress, bipolar mood concerns, and postpartum depression. She pays attention to family of origin problems and communication habits that affect current relationships. The focus is on practical skills and clearer choices rather than labels.
Sessions are conducted in English and she is based in California. To get started, the usual route is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How sessions work
How ACT, CBT and DBT guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small, actionable steps. It helps people clarify what matters to them and practice behaviors that align with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and actions that keep stress and anxiety going, offering concrete exercises to test and change those patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and communication skills that can reduce reactivity and improve relationships.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which tools to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what works in real life.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online appointments can make it easier to keep momentum between sessions while practicing new skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use issues, relationship patterns, codependency, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT to teach skills and shift unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California psychologist listed as CA Psychologist PSY32331 and practices in California.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are provided.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.