Gabriela Aguilar, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Gabriela Aguilar

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Behavioral Problems

Stress

Anger Management

Depression

Stress Management

Anxiety

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Compassion Focused

Gestalt

Culturally Sensitive

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Gabriela Aguilar

Hi there, I'm Gabriela! Hello, my name is Gabriela Aguilar and I am a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master's Degree in Social Work. I work with children, adolescents, and young adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma, using different treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to assist clients in their journey toward a happy and fulfilling life. My approach My approach begins with building rapport and establishing a safe place where clients can openly talk about their feelings, thoughts, and emotions. I believe once a partnership has been developed and trust is built we can work together to address current challenges. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as my primary approach, and I am trained in several evidence-based practices including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), motivational interviewing, and Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP). I also incorporate elements from psychodynamic theory, behavioral therapy, and problem-solving therapy as needed. My focus I have experience working with school-aged children, adolescents, and their families dealing with trauma, grief and loss, family conflict, school problems, and interpersonal conflict that lead to emotional distress. I also have experience working with young adults dealing with life transitions, difficulty with setting appropriate boundaries, and stress management. My areas of expertise include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and parenting support. I am also interested to work with clients ages 10-25years old. My communication style I utilize a collaborative approach in which clients are the experts of their own lives and in my role, I am committed to helping empower and guide them to make decisions.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1780139576

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What practice does Gabriela Aguilar work with?

Gabriela Aguilar works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gabriela Aguilar?

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