Hi and welcome! I am, Araceli, a licensed clinical social worker providing telehealth services to adolescents, adults and couples/family systems. I graduated from The College of Social Work at Florida State University in 2006. I love providing one on one counseling and seeing the healing transformation that occurs from working together. I'm grateful to be a guide on your own personal journey to emotional wellness.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we build rapport and gauge if our energies lend into working together. We create a safe environment to allow you to freely speak, express and be yourself. Then, we deep dive into the specifics of why you are able to commit to therapy. We create a plan that gets you to the place you want to be. Know that building trust is a mutual and on ongoing process.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Curiosity is an approach I implement in my practice. I encourage curiosity of what you think, feel and do. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. This sensitivity allows me to work with teenagers, adults, couples and family systems. Unresolved grief, loss and trauma have shaped my experience and practice. Healing is the goal. I have the privilege of being a guide in your journey, and I get to empower you to know you have everything you need in you to create the life you have desired.
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
We use this treatment method to challenge cognitive distortions especially when there is a trauma history.
Grief Therapy
We discuss psychoeducation of the grief process, stages of grief and accepting that grief is a journey versus a destination.
Motivational Interviewing
We get to determine what stage of change you are currently in. You may be starting therapy for the first time and not sure about making changes or the opposite; very motivated to change. We meet you where you are in the stage of change.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
We have training and practice in challenging the thoughts created as a result of trauma.
On average, UnitedHealthcare StudentResources clients pay $0-$38
For a personalized estimate, verify your insurance when you book a session.
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