I sincerely welcome you to a safe space. My name is Nidia Aguilar, a bilingual Spanish Speaking - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience. I have had the honor to work with children, teens, adults and families. My clinical experience ranges from School mental health, Outpatient Mental Health, Crisis response and Hospital Social Work. In my journey in becoming a well-rounded clinician the goal in mind is to tailor my approach to your needs. In a session we can explore your psychological, emotional and relational framework which sets a foundation to your somatic response. My clinical approach is eclectic and holistic drawing from psychodynamic, mindfulness, trauma informed therapy and utilize strength base approach. The relationship that forms between the client and therapist is one of the biggest factors in your healing journey and is instrumental in finding balance. I look forward to working with you on creating this balance. Empowering you to gain insight on how your body, mind and spirit can help transform your perspective on life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session, we will discuss motivation for seeking therapy, commitment to your own journey and explore goals in treatment that you would like to achieve. Invite you to learn what best therapeutic approach would be best suitable for your journey and collaboratively commit to therapy.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I will be incorporating, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focus CBT and Seeking Safety.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am passionate about creating a safe therapeutic space, where I will motivate and inspire you while holding you accountable during your healing journey. I am also, dedicated to meet you where you are at and understand that surrendering to your feelings can be challenging. I will provide you with support while giving yourself permission to acknowledge those feelings in therapy, this can be a powerful tool that can assist you in facing life adversities and improving your quality of life.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I work well with Young Adults, Adults, in providing clarity to life challenges that might impact their mental health. Discovering the importance in life balance while adjusting to new roles, new environment and inevitable life changes.