Casandra Aguilar, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Casandra!

I work with adults to help manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and life stressors. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and a Person-Centered Approach, we'll make progress towards your goals and help you start to feel better.

My focus

I work well with adults facing life changes or challenges. During these transitions, many experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress. My goal is to identify coping skills that make these changes less challenging and provide tools to help you meet your goals successfully.

My approach

I meet you where you are and work to understand what brought you to therapy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a Person-Centered Approach, and Motivational Interviewing to create a collaborative space for goal building and exploring what you're seeking from our work together.

My communication style

I have an approachable style, maintaining a calm and open presence. My goal is to create a safe space by being an active listener without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I love helping others. One of my favorite things is getting to know people and listening to their stories. Helping others realize their potential and improve their mental and emotional well-being is something I consider a privilege.

My goals for you

It's a collaboration. My goal is to ensure you're being heard and that you're setting goals you want to work on. I want to be respectful of what brought you to therapy and focus on the things you'd like to see yourself make progress on.

Our first session

Our first session can feel overwhelming due to the questions I ask, but I'm asking because I want to get to know you and how I can best help. This is where we start building a therapeutic connection that will shape our following sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Casandra Aguilar