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Ariel Escobedo
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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Bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health practitioner dedicated to supporting adults through a person-centered, integrative approach. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the primary framework, complemented by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed care. I use ACT/CBT/DBT in an informed, non-manualized way, drawing on years of continuing education. My approach is collaborative and adaptive, tailored to clients’ needs, from crisis support to deeper exploratory work.

About Ariel

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

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)