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Ariel Escobedo
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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As a bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health practitioner, I’m passionate about helping adults feel supported, understood, and empowered in their healing journey. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where clients can explore challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves at their own pace. My work is grounded in a person-centered, integrative approach, with Internal Family Systems (IFS) serving as my primary framework. I also draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed care. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and goals. Whether clients are seeking support during a difficult period, working through anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or looking for deeper self-understanding and growth, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where meaningful change can happen.

About Ariel

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Health Net, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Calming, Casual, Engaging, Open-minded

Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, Phobias, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trans+, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Latine Community

Years of Experience

19+
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My approach is inherently collaborative, emphasizing a partnership with individuals, families, and couples who entrust their care to me.

License number

#24387

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

BA - Social Welfare, California State University Northridge MSW - University of Southern California

Interests

I enjoy spending time in nature, working in my garden, gastronomy, and traveling to little towns throughout the USA and abroad. I also enjoy engaging in my nonprofit organization, South Gator Basketball Club, where I use basketball to create community and support student-athletes from underserved and underfunded communities to develop their basketball skills and mental strength.

License details

Ariel Escobedo,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#24387 (exp November 2027)