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Araceli Bejar LuaLCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Authentic, Direct, Holistic, Mindful, Warm

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Focus areas

Anger Issues, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Parents, Immigrants, Students

Years of Experience

11+

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I provide a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment in which patients can explore their symptoms, feelings, and life difficulties.

License number

#88712

Therapy style

My work experience has been mainly with adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. I believe that experiencing hardships can be seen as an invitation to learn more about ourselves and evolve in our life journey to reach our highest potential. My philosophy is one of a holistic approach (mind, body, & spirit). With this approach, I focus with patients to explore, as well as educate, on becoming aware of behavioral patterns, thoughts, and somatic responses. My goal is to help patients increase self-awareness, increase coping skills to manage symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Most importantly, I provide a safe and welcoming therapeutic environment in which patients can explore their symptoms, feelings, and life difficulties. By working together through the therapeutic process, I guide patients into a path of self-discovery and empowerment to develop into healthy and whole individuals.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University of Bakersfield

Interests

The outdoors!