- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem work
About Scarlett
Scarlett Aguilar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Scarlett focuses on practical conversation and steady support to help people manage day-to-day challenges.
She uses straightforward talk to identify what feels most pressing and then outlines next steps. Sessions often include skills for managing anxiety and improving communication in relationships. Scarlett pays attention to attachment and patterns that can affect how people connect and trust others.
Scarlett also addresses related issues such as abandonment worries, body image concerns, codependency, control issues, and guilt or shame. She works with problems that arise after disasters or other sudden changes, and with aftereffects like dissociation or feeling empty. Family problems and forgiveness are part of her work when they relate to individual distress.
Her style is practical and responsive. She adjusts the focus of sessions based on what a client needs that week, whether it is learning a new coping tool or talking through relationship dynamics. Clients can expect clear, manageable steps between meetings.
Scarlett guides people toward small changes that make daily life easier. The emphasis is on usable skills, clearer communication, and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She asks clients to pick the first step and then supports them as they practice it.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Scarlett uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach involves teaching coping and relaxation strategies to reduce anxiety symptoms and make social situations feel more manageable. Another often-used method looks at relationship and attachment patterns to improve communication and trust in close relationships.Picking the right approach is part of the work. Scarlett will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. This means trying an approach for a few sessions, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and reduce travel time. They can also allow for shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when video is difficult, which helps keep appointments practical and consistent with everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, body image, codependency, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, focusing on skills and clearer communication. Sessions aim to identify immediate goals and set manageable steps between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a clinician in mental health settings.
What credentials and region apply?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients in California.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.