Angelica Romero

Trauma-informed social worker focused on practical change

LICSW, LCSW Florida

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Angelica

Angelica Romero blends a lifelong commitment to service with 12 years of clinical practice as a licensed social worker.

Background and approach

LICSW and LCSW credentials reflect her clinical training and ongoing practice in Florida, and her path from an immigrant family to military service shaped a perspective attentive to cultural complexity and resilience. She draws on that background when helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, career transitions, and major life changes.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical skills, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques to help clients identify patterns and try new responses. She also uses EMDR when trauma processing is indicated and motivational interviewing to support meaningful change.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are designed to address a wide range of related concerns, from caregiver stress and divorce to obsessions, panic, postpartum depression, and immigration-related issues. Angelica frames therapy as a space for exploration and problem solving, combining empathy with clear, evidence-informed strategies.

Prospective clients in Florida and international clients seeking bilingual support can expect a therapist who values cultural understanding, individual strengths, and collaborative goal setting.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Healing

Angelica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, stress, panic, and mood-related concerns. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers targeted exercises to change patterns that maintain distress. She also draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when trauma memories are a central concern; EMDR involves guided memory processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions and can support recovery from abuse, violence, or other overwhelming experiences.

Deciding on the best approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to consider their goals, history, and comfort level, and may integrate elements from different methods as needed. This flexibility helps tailor work to what feels most useful and manageable for the client.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Florida or abroad, support continuity during life transitions, and allow clients to choose the communication style that fits their routine and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, and family-related concerns, along with related areas like postpartum depression, panic, and OCD symptoms.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered listening alongside tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, EMDR, and motivational interviewing to build skills and insight.

How many years of clinical practice does she have?

She brings 12 years of experience as a social worker, combining clinical training with perspectives gained through military and multicultural life experiences.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LICSW and LCSW with license details AL LICSW 4989C and FL LCSW SW19141, and she practices in Florida.

Can I work with her if I speak Spanish or live abroad?

Yes, she offers services in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

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 steps are needed to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflicts

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Florida, Alabama, New Jersey, South Carolina

Languages

English, Spanish