Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 48 ratings

Charlie Aquilina

LP, 11 years of experience

Solution oriented
Direct
Warm
Virtual
Next available on

About me

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.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

DepressionSelf EsteemSpirituality

I identify as

Serves ages

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.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 48 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

February 24, 2025

fantastic

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Charlie

February 18, 2025

Good introductory session with Charlie.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Charlie