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Online therapist

Aniela LaTraverse

Practical, respectful care for everyday struggles

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Aniela

Aniela LaTraverse is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She has built a practice focused on approachable, down-to-earth care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting concerns. Her tone in sessions is warm and respectful, and she aims to remove stigma so people can talk openly about what they are feeling.

She has about 10 years of experience working with a wide range of issues.

Background and approach

That includes grief, addictions, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and challenges around intimacy and relationships. She also supports people coping with major life changes, caregiver stress, and multicultural or immigration-related concerns. Her style blends client-centered listening with practical strategies.

She uses tools from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing alongside psychodynamic ideas to help people understand patterns and try new behaviors. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a single formula. Aniela helps people navigate the mental health system when needed and advocates for services that meet specific needs.

She uses straightforward language in sessions so people leave with clear ideas to try between meetings. Therapy with her can include talk-based problem solving, skills practice, and longer-term reflection about patterns. People can work by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging depending on what fits their life and schedule.

Online approaches that meet people where they are

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and respect. The therapist follows the person's lead, offers empathy, and helps set goals that matter to the client. This approach is useful for people who need a calm, nonjudgmental place to talk about stress, parenting concerns, or relationship struggles.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for handling strong emotions, improving communication, and tolerating distress. It can help with anxiety, mood swings, and patterns that cause conflict or overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose or combine methods based on needs, goals, and what feels most helpful in session. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress unfolds so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, manage caregiving duties, or keep therapy going during life changes. Licensed professionals can use these formats to offer skills practice, reflective talk, and action steps that clients can try between meetings.

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.

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.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with many concerns including trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, and stress related to caregiving or career changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and warm, mixing reflective listening with practical tools from DBT and motivational interviewing plus psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has about 10 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a LICSW with the credential listed as MA LICSW 121669 and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to people within the permitted region.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is payment handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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