Hi! I'm Isela, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years of experience helping individuals and families. I have worked primarily with children and families in school and hospital settings. Some of my specialities include working with individuals that are experiencing anxiety, depression, have experienced trauma or difficulties that arise when dealing with chronic illness. My therapeutic style includes taking a strengths-based approach where I empower you to collaborate and create goals that will help you succeed. I provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can feel supported and heard.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, you can expect a brief introduction and expectation of what sessions would look like. Then, I will get to learn more about you and what situation/challenges you are facing, what you are hoping to achieve and start creating goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am a caring provider who values the therapeutic connection and creates a space for every individual to feel heard, seen and validated.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with individuals that are motivated to make changes, open to learning new skills and value the therapeutic process.
About Isela Aguirre Verdugo
Isela Aguirre Verdugo offers therapy covered by Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I have been using ACT in my practice for the past several years and it has been shown to be beneficial for many when managing difficult situations they find themselves in. This therapeutic approach helps embrace difficult thoughts and feelings by practicing skills such as mindfulness, defusion thought techniques and aligning with one's values.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is an approach that utilizes different techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns by looking at the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. By being able to identify, manage and challenge unhelpful thoughts, one can move towards a more effective way of thinking.
Trauma-Focused CBT
TF-CBT is a structured approach to learn about how trauma affects you, identify triggers and coping skills and process your story at your own pace in a supportive and empathetic environment.