LCSW, 5 years of experience
Hey hey! My name is Isabella, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of North Carolina, Connecticut and DC. This thing called life is not an easy thing to navigate, and it is my pleasure to work with people from all walks of life to manage emotions and relationships. I've always believed laughter is the best medicine, and it is my goal to create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your past and present without judgement. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma or have mood disorders, and focus on coping with the past and developing resilience for the future. I'm here to help you embrace the chaos but also find your inner peace. I graduated with my undergraduate and Masters degrees in Social Work from North Carolina State University. Outside of my career, I enjoy running or gymming, being by the water, and spending time with friends and family.
In our first session together, we will go over introductions, get comfortable, and begin to dive into background history to explore how your past shapes your present. I will ask if you have any questions or concerns about the therapy process and therapeutic relationship, as well as explain confidentiality. We will work on establishing goals and plans to accomplish them to feel more aligned with your best self.
I believe that I am able to bring a light side to therapy through a sense of humor and energy as well as by drawing on the strengths you already have. My experience working with such diverse populations and disorders has helped me to identify root causes of issues, then apply strategies to foster a healthier and more fulfilling present and future for you.
I love working with clients who are motivated to change their lives for the better but may be struggling with how to take the next step and need additional support. I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to better understand what drives behavior, and then address the thoughts and patterns that can make you feel stuck to create a plan for moving forward in a healthier ways. I have certifications in somatic interventions for trauma focused therapy as well as dialectical behavioral therapy which makes me best positioned to serve those who have experienced a traumatic event as well as those who have mood disorders. My dream client would agree that growth often begins with discomfort.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 1, 2025
She's pretty awesome. Able to untangle my thoughts and help me verbalize my experiences.
April 1, 2025
Isabella is the first therapist I’ve trusted implicitly in a very long time. I love her!
I am passionate about partnering with my clients to give you a safe and compassionate hand toward growth and resiliency. In trauma therapy, it is my goal to guide you through coping with the past while promoting healing for the future. I have experience experience facilitating TF-CBT both in groups and individually with a variety of ages, from children to older adults.
Experiencing intense emotions is a difficult and exhausting way of living. I utilize DBT as a method to process (and reduce) intense emotions through building skills around emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
I have certifications in facilitating CBT, and utilize this approach to analyze the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT can be applied to assist in navigating challenging life events, thought disorders, and confidence and esteem issues.