Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Angelica Ventresca, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW21585
- NPI
- 1255759643
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Angelica supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety and panic
- Relationship communication
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Angelica
Angelica Ventresca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing anxiety, depression, stress, parenting strain, relationship concerns, trauma and life transitions. Her practice also addresses workplace stress, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
Angelica uses straightforward, skills-based work in session. She blends Client-Centered principles with cognitive and behavioral tools to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and emotion-focused strategies are added when they fit the client's goals.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. That might include communication exercises, grounding and mindfulness practices, or behavior experiments for anxiety and panic. She also supports people who are sorting through attachment or abandonment wounds and the effects those have on current relationships.
Angelica can include conversations about faith when a client wants that integrated into therapy. She also works with caregivers who are dealing with stress and burnout and helps them prioritize realistic coping strategies. Her approach aims to make therapy useful in everyday life rather than an abstract discussion.
Clients should expect a collaborative process where goals are clear and progress is measured in concrete changes. To get started, readers should use the site tools to view online options and schedule an initial session through the matching process.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Angelica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside mindfulness practices. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps with anxiety, panic, and low mood. Client-Centered work emphasizes listening and collaboration to clarify goals and priorities. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding exercises that reduce reactivity and stress.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative part of the early sessions. She will talk with the client about goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what feels helpful. The process is practical - the therapist and client track what works and change course if needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also let a client practice skills in real-life settings between sessions. Ask about available formats through the site matching tool when you schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and collaborative, using client-centered work alongside CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness techniques as appropriate.
How long has she practiced?
She has 17 years of clinical experience supporting adults through a range of life and relationship challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, FL LCSW, practicing in Florida.
What languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers