- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused goals
About Aricela
Aricela Aguilar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Texas with 14 years of experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are also listed among her focus areas.
Her approach is interactive and centered on the person in the room. She treats people with respect and sensitivity, and listens to what matters most to them. Sessions are meant to let clients talk through what they are facing and start to make small changes.
Aricela uses practical methods that help people notice what they think and do, and then try things that can reduce distress. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also uses Client-Centered ideas to follow the client’s lead and Solution-Focused steps to set concrete, short-term goals.
Mindfulness tools are included to help manage overwhelming feelings and bring attention back to the present moment. She can help with panic attacks, social anxiety and phobic reactions by teaching grounding and coping strategies that people can practice between sessions.
Clients can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation and straightforward suggestions to practice outside of sessions. Aricela aims to help people build on strengths they already have and to reduce the things that make daily life harder.
How Aricela’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to a session. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns back, prioritizes what the client says matters, and adjusts the pace to their comfort. It helps when someone needs an attentive, nonjudgmental listener.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often includes brief exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that the client practices between sessions to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm and reroute worry. These practices can be short and repeated throughout the day to interrupt anxious cycles.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to choose approaches that fit their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. That collaborative process can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in this profile, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, and let clients practice skills in their everyday routines. Many people find these practical benefits helpful when addressing social anxiety and panic symptoms.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, social anxiety and phobias among other issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and person-centered. Sessions involve listening, practical steps, and collaborative goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.