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Online therapist

Angelica Ventresca

Practical therapy for stressed parents and partners

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
17 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Angelica

Angelica Ventresca is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. Her work blends compassion and practical skills so people can manage hard moments more effectively.

She uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices to address symptoms and build coping skills. Sessions often include learning ways to change unhelpful thoughts, practice emotional regulation, and try small behavior changes that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Angelica also incorporates emotionally focused work when relationship or intimacy issues are central. Angelica describes therapy as a collaborative effort. She helps clients set clear goals and teaches skills they can use between sessions.

The aim is to increase self-compassion, reduce overwhelm, and improve communication and connection where it matters most. Her practice pays attention to caregiver stress, workplace issues, and attachment-related concerns like abandonment or trust wounds. She also supports people coping with life changes such as separation, grief, or shifts in career direction.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through several online formats. People who are interested begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment to see if the fit feels right.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding each person's perspective. In practice she lets clients lead the conversation while offering reflections and gentle guidance to help them feel heard and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressed mood; it works well for stress, panic, and workplace or social anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotional reactions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try techniques in a collaborative way. Plans are adjusted as progress and needs evolve so the therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats allow people to attend from home, fit sessions around busy schedules, and use shorter check-ins or longer video meetings depending on what helps most. The variety of options makes it easier to keep momentum between sessions and to practice skills in real life while still getting clinician support.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, and caregiver fatigue among other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and skills oriented, mixing practical techniques with mindfulness and emotionally focused conversation to help people manage day-to-day challenges.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of clinical experience and uses evidence-based approaches combined with empathic support to guide clients through life transitions and stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW21585 and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
17 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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