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Aniela LaTraverse

Aniela LaTraverse

LICSW

Massachusetts

Warm, practical therapy focused on change

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Massachusetts / 121669
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts

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    • Client-centered approach
    • Motivational interviewing
    • Trauma-informed care

    About Aniela

    Aniela LaTraverse is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, and other life challenges. Her tone is warm and straightforward, and she aims to meet people where they are.

    With ten years of experience, Aniela helps people untangle complex problems one step at a time. She listens closely to each person's story and builds a plan around practical goals. Sessions emphasize understanding what matters to the person and finding small, doable changes that add up.

    Her style is client-centered and reflective. She blends different approaches so the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are part of her toolkit, alongside psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas.

    Aniela also supports people in navigating the mental health system and getting the services they need. That can include coordinating care or helping clarify treatment options so decisions feel clearer.

    She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on respect and compassion. If someone is ready to explore change, Aniela works with them to set achievable steps and track progress. She invites people to begin with a short matching process and schedule a first appointment that fits their timing.

  2. How therapeutic approaches shape online care

    Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps people clarify why change matters and find their own reasons to move forward; it is useful for substance concerns, behavior change, and moments of uncertainty. Client-Centered Therapy centers the persons perspective and priorities, offering a respectful listening space that supports self-directed problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress in the moment.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try approaches that fit the persons goals and preferences, and will adjust plans over time based on what helps most. This collaborative process aims to match technique to need rather than applying a fixed method.

    If you prefer online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or let someone choose sessions without being on camera. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep continuity of care and build progress through regular meetings conducted at times that suit everyday routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Trauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Massachusetts

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help address?

    She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mood disorders.

    What is her overall therapeutic style?

    Her style is client-centered, warm, and reflective. She combines practical techniques with exploratory work to match each person's needs and goals.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has ten years of experience working with people facing a broad range of mental health and life challenges.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She holds an MA and practices as a LICSW in Massachusetts.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How does pricing and payment work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps are involved in getting started?

    Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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