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Aaron Skobel
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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My mission is to gently help others turn toward their pain and brokenness instead of running from it. I support individuals through self-compassion therapy, helping them learn to sit with difficult emotions—even the overwhelming ones. By embracing these emotions, we begin the healing process. As we heal, we make peace with the past, invite joy into the present, and slowly start to feel whole again—reconnecting with our true selves and others with deeper understanding, empathy, and self-awareness.

About Aaron

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Calming, Challenging, Creative, Mindful, Warm

Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Blended families, First responders, Geriatric clients, Parents, Students, Veterans

Years of Experience

2+
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As we heal, we make peace with the past, invite joy into the present, and slowly start to feel whole again—reconnecting with our true selves and others with deeper understanding, empathy, and self-awareness.

License number

#121128

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Interests

Spending time in nature, going for hikes, meditating, hanging out at the dog beach, cooking, reading, writing, going to the gym, socializing with others, and spending time with my dog, Snickers.

License details

Aaron Skobel,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#121128 (exp February 2028)