Dana Caballero, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in South Orange County with decades of experience working with clients. My approach is founded in empathy, authentic connection and the ability to provide feedback to support clients in making the changes they desire.
How does having thirty years of experience show up in the therapy office?
It shows up in the way I listen, assess, and understand what you're experiencing. After working with clients across every stage of life for more than three decades, I have seen many patterns of struggle, resilience, and change. That experience often allows me to recognize underlying issues more quickly and develop treatment strategies that are tailored to your unique history rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. Understanding the patterns that contribute to present-day concerns is essential to meaningful change.
My work has extended beyond the therapy office. For many years I have taught graduate students and supervised new therapists, experiences that have kept me engaged with current research while allowing me to mentor clinicians at the beginning of their careers. This balance of experience and continued learning informs my clinical work every day.
While I have developed expertise in identifying symptoms and evidence-based treatment strategies, I believe meaningful change comes from understanding the patterns beneath today's concerns and how they connect to your life story. My goal is not simply to reduce symptoms, but to help you make lasting changes that fit who you are. Most importantly, clients often tell me they experience something that cannot be measured by years of practice alone: they feel understood, connected, and genuinely heard.
Thirty years of experience doesn't mean I have all the answers. It means I've learned to recognize patterns, ask better questions, tailor treatment more thoughtfully, and build the kind of therapeutic relationship that helps clients create lasting change.
Wherever you go, there you are
- Jon Kabat-Zinn
The cutting edge of our field is medical technology which is informing professionals about brain growth and development. I love adding in some information on how neurobiology relates to behavioral health issues.
Stress and anxiety can leave you feeling like you are crawling out of your own skin, but the good news is there are very effective ways to treat those symptoms. Why spend one more day trying to “white knuckle it” through the day? You deserve more.
Finding your way
Life is full of transitions and surprises we did not ask for. When life has you feeling like you have lost your bearings or you ended up in a spot you could have never imagined, it can be the perfect time to get on board with a therapist. If you have difficulty looking with hopefulness at what lies ahead, make room in all this transition to find your compass.