Charlie Aquilina

LP, 11 years of experience

Solution oriented
Warm
Direct
Virtual
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Hi there, I primarily work in substance use recovery (abstinence and harm reduction) and trauma recovery. I also have specialized training in treating anxiety, depression, and sleep issues/insomnia. My treatment orientation is based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy concepts, however the foundation of my early training was Psychodynamic. I have been trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, STAIR (Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation), and Seeking Safety for trauma treatment. When treating anxiety, I take a CBT, or exposure approach with skill-building. For depression I utilize CBT concepts, or behavioral activation with skill-building. For sleep issues, I work with the CBT for insomnia treatment model. These are just a few examples of treatment approaches I utilize. I am relational focused, which to me means finding a plan that works best for you, practicing cultural humility and not trying to fit a round peg in a square hole. I look forward to working with you.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I ask that you provide some personal history about yourself and we identify goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My biggest strength is being relational focused (gaining your trust and helping you feel safe). I could know all the treatment models there are, but if you do not feel safe, those techniques do not matter. You feeling safe and comfortable in our sessions is the main priority.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Substance use recovery, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and sleep issues/insomnia.

About Charlie Aquilina

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trained through the VA training program. Eleven years experience utilizing this model.

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Trained through the VA training program. Six years experience utilizing this model.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)

Trained through the VA training program. Six years experience utilizing this model.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Trained through the VA training program. Six years experience utilizing this model.

Motivational Interviewing

Trained through the VA training program. Ten years experience utilizing this model.