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Aniela LaTraverse, LICSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Aniela

Aniela LaTraverse is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts who brings a decade of experience to clients seeking support for a broad range of concerns.

Background and approach

She works with people coping with trauma, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, grief, addictions, ADHD, and relationship and intimacy-related issues, among other challenges. Her background also includes helping clients navigate the mental health system to get appropriate services when they need them.

Her style is described as warm, client-centered, and reflective, with a strong emphasis on respect and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and collaborates with each person to create an individualized plan.

Clinically she blends techniques from psychodynamic work, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral influenced approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trauma-focused methods to address both immediate coping needs and deeper patterns. Aniela frames therapy as a process that takes courage and offers practical guidance alongside emotional support.

She aims to reduce stigma and tailor treatment to each person's goals and preferences, supporting clients as they move toward greater well-being.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathic relationship and helping clients clarify their own goals; it is useful for people seeking a supportive space to explore emotions and values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing distress, which can be practiced and reviewed in remote sessions. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented technique that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used for issues like addiction, behavior change, or engagement in treatment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist will work together with each client to determine what methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in on what is or is not working and adapting techniques over time to support progress.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other locations, accommodate busy lives, and allow therapeutic work to continue when in-person meetings are difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Aniela works with a wide array of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and many other areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is client-centered, warm, and reflective, combining psychodynamic perspectives, motivational interviewing, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and trauma-focused techniques to meet each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing a broad range of challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LICSW with the credential listed as MA LICSW 121669 and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she work with clients in languages other than English or accept international clients?
She practices in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what session formats does she offer therapy?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English

What Aniela can help with

Aniela LaTraverse works with clients on trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Aniela works with individuals with a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and major mental illnesses.

Aniela works with many people who need support and guidance in navigating the mental health system to ensure their needs are adequately met.

How Aniela approaches therapy

Aniela's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Aniela is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Massachusetts, with 10 years of clinical experience.