Patricia Arevalo-Porcelli, LCSW, CA

About Patricia Arevalo-Porcelli

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Coping Mechanism Development

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Culturally Sensitive

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Patricia Arevalo-Porcelli

Hi there, I'm Patricia! Hello! My name is Patricia Ar?valo-Porcelli, and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working with diverse populations in the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. I earned my Master?s in Social Work from the University of California, Los Angeles. I am bilingual and bicultural (fluent in Spanish) and work with adults of all ages, specializing in depression, anxiety, stress, cancer, grief, and end-of-life issues. I use a culturally sensitive and strength-based approach in providing psychotherapy to clients seeking a better quality of life and relief from unnecessary suffering. My approach My approach to therapy depends on the needs of each individual client. Most frequently, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and insight-oriented therapies to help people release old wounds and move forward toward a more fulfilling, joy-filled life. I recognize that trust and safety are key in any therapeutic setting and hold sacred the client-therapist relationship. My focus My compassionate approach works well with adults at any stage of life who are experiencing distress related to real or anticipated loss. This often shows up as depression, anxiety, and stress and can cause relational problems at a time when personal connection is most needed. As a person of color, I work well with communities of all backgrounds. My communication style My communication style is very personable and non-judgmental. I want clients to feel heard, seen, and witnessed. I focus on listening to understand, not to react. My journey to mental healthcare As a Mexican immigrant, I faced many personal struggles in my life. The presence of caring and supportive adults during times of great difficulty made all the difference in my ability to move forward and grow from these challenges. I have come to cherish the healing power of presence. As a therapist, I have the great honor of accompanying people in moments of great pain and helping them rediscover joy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

University of California, Los Angeles, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1205457868

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What practice does Patricia Arevalo-Porcelli work with?

Patricia Arevalo-Porcelli works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Patricia Arevalo-Porcelli?

Patricia Arevalo-Porcelli frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Patricia Arevalo-Porcelli on their profile.