- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
About Angelica
Angelica Ventresca is an LCSW licensed in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults managing anxiety, depression, stress, parenting strain, relationship concerns, and life changes. Her practice also addresses trauma, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, and workplace stress.
Angelica uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Client-Centered methods and cognitive-behavioral tools. Sessions often involve naming difficult feelings, tracking interaction patterns, and practicing small behavior changes that make daily life easier. She may also draw on mindfulness and DBT skills to help with regulation and distress tolerance.
She supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and communication breakdowns. Clients may also bring challenges like guilt, shame, impulsivity, social anxiety, panic attacks, or career confusion. Angelica works with individuals and with couples when relationship work is needed.
Her style favors clear steps over lengthy theory. Conversations aim to clarify what matters and test practical ways to respond differently. Faith-based perspectives can be included when clients ask for that kind of support.
Angelica frames therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people set goals, try new coping strategies, and notice what changes feel helpful. The focus is on useful tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How Angelica blends EFT, CBT and client-centered work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on the emotions behind interaction patterns and helps people name vulnerable feelings and shift how they relate. It is often used for relationship patterns, attachment worries, and problems that come from getting stuck in the same cycles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful working relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflecting what matters most and helping clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable steps and offers specific exercises for anxiety, panic, and low mood. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Angelica collaborates with each person to decide whether EFT, CBT, client-centered listening, or a combination fits best. She checks goals and adjusts methods as work progresses so therapy reflects the client’s needs and preferences. Confirm the session formats before booking since current online options are not specified here. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into a workday, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or make it easier to keep consistent weekly appointments. If you have questions about formats, note them when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.Areas of expertise
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, stress, parenting challenges, relationship issues, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her work incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered methods, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness techniques depending on client needs.
How long has she practiced?
She has 17 years of experience as a clinician supporting adults through a wide range of life challenges.
What are her official credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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