About Oscar Droege-Sanchez
Focus areas
Addiction Therapy
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Life Transition
Dual Diagnosis
Therapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Humanistic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal
Culturally Sensitive
Motivational Interviewing
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Oscar Droege-Sanchez
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lead Substance Use Disorder Counselor (CATC-IV), and mental health therapist with experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, identity-related concerns, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, particularly gay men, as well as clients living with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
My background includes years of clinical work in both outpatient and residential treatment settings, where I have supported clients through early recovery, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, and rebuilding healthy relationships with themselves and others. I also have experience helping clients explore attachment patterns, intimacy concerns, shame, and the connection between emotional health and behavioral patterns.
My approach to therapy is person-centered, collaborative, and grounded in authenticity. I integrate evidence-based approaches including Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based therapy, and trauma-informed care. I believe therapy works best when clients feel respected, understood, and able to show up as themselves without fear of judgment.
I strive to create a space that is supportive, direct, and compassionate while also helping clients move toward meaningful and realistic change. Whether someone is seeking support for recovery, mental health, relationships, identity exploration, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help them build insight, stability, and a stronger connection to themselves and the life they want to create.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Clients often describe my style as grounded, approachable, and straightforward. I work to create an environment where people can speak openly without feeling judged or pressured. Therapy with me is collaborative — we work together to better understand patterns, identify goals, and build practical tools that can be applied outside of sessions.
I understand that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially for people who are used to handling things on their own or who have had negative experiences feeling misunderstood. My goal is to help clients feel supported while also encouraging honesty, accountability, and meaningful growth.
I tend to work well with clients who are looking for a therapist who can balance emotional support with direct feedback and practical guidance. Sessions may involve processing emotions and past experiences while also focusing on coping skills, communication patterns, boundaries, recovery support, stress management, and relationship dynamics.
I also recognize the importance of cultural identity, lived experience, and community in the therapy process. As a Mexican American clinician working extensively within LGBTQIA+ and recovery communities, I aim to provide care that is affirming, culturally responsive, and grounded in real-world understanding.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first few sessions are focused on getting to know you, understanding what brings you to therapy, and identifying the goals you would like to work toward. We will talk about current stressors, emotional patterns, relationships, mental health concerns, substance use history if applicable, and any important experiences that help provide context for your situation.
From there, we work collaboratively to create a direction for treatment that feels realistic and useful for your life. Some clients come to therapy seeking short-term support around a specific issue, while others are looking for longer-term work focused on deeper patterns and personal growth.
Sessions are conversational and tailored to each individual rather than strictly following a one-size-fits-all structure. Depending on your needs, our work may include:
identifying unhealthy thought or behavioral patterns
developing coping strategies
strengthening emotional regulation
improving communication and boundaries
exploring identity and relationships
relapse prevention and recovery support
processing trauma, shame, or grief
building self-esteem and self-awareness
My goal is for therapy to feel both supportive and productive, offering a space where clients can process openly while also leaving sessions with greater clarity, insight, and practical tools they can carry into daily life.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1417439159
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What practice does Oscar Droege-Sanchez work with?
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What are common reasons for patients to see Oscar Droege-Sanchez?
Oscar Droege-Sanchez frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Oscar Droege-Sanchez on their profile.
What languages does Oscar Droege-Sanchez speak?
Oscar Droege-Sanchez speaks English.