- Guilt and shame
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Angelica
Angelica Ventresca is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, and life changes. Her practice includes support around self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, and caregiving stress, and she notes a focus on guilt and shame among other issues.
Angelica uses straightforward, conversational sessions. She listens for what matters most, then uses practical tools to help people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions may include skills practice, thinking exercises, and mindful attention to present moments.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy. She blends these methods to address things like panic attacks, social anxiety, communication problems, and workplace stress.
She also supports people coping with abandonment, attachment issues, impulsivity, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Angelica mentions working with forgiveness, control issues, and life purpose when relevant to the client’s goals.
Sessions may include discussions of faith when a client brings that up. She aims to help clients build more reliable self-esteem and clearer communication skills, and to practice tools that fit their daily lives.
How her approaches translate to online work
Angelica often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice patterns and practice different responses. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be broken into short exercises between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and build steadier focus, useful for anxiety, panic, and shame-related sensations.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy ideas in online sessions, prioritizing listening and adapting to what the client brings. Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative: she and the client review what helps most and adjust tools and pacing to match goals and preferences.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while experimenting with coping strategies in their everyday routines.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She lists guilt and shame among many focus areas and works with adults on those feelings in the context of relationships, past trauma, or life changes.
How does she approach working with guilt and shame?
Her sessions use client-centered listening along with CBT and mindfulness techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Florida LCSW with 17 years of clinical experience supporting adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, and caregiving stress.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential in Florida and practices there.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are used for appointments?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.