Angelica Ventresca

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience: 17 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Angelica

Angelica Ventresca is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She integrates compassion and mindfulness with evidence-based practices, drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other therapeutic modalities to tailor care to each person’s needs. Angelica emphasizes practical strategies that help clients build self-esteem, strengthen communication, and manage social anxiety while nurturing resilience and purpose.

Her practice is centered on creating a welcoming space where clients can pause, reflect, and reconnect with their strengths. Sessions may incorporate faith-based support when desired, and Angelica often blends mindful techniques with goal-focused interventions to address issues such as trauma, relationship concerns, workplace stress, and caregiving strain.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process, working with clients to develop tools for emotional regulation, healthier patterns, and meaningful change grounded in self-compassion and realistic steps forward.

Online Approaches and How They Help

Angelica frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical for anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, and workplace or relationship stress. She also brings Client-Centered Therapy into sessions, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard and can explore their values and motivations in a nonjudgmental space. Additionally she draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when needed to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness for people experiencing intense emotions or impulsivity.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting techniques over time as needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care and supported in learning practical tools.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so clients can access support from wherever they are in Florida. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward clearer thinking, better coping, and stronger relationships.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, career and workplace issues, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach blends compassion and mindfulness with practical, evidence-informed techniques to help clients build self-esteem, improve communication, and manage anxiety through skill development and reflection.

How long has she been practicing?

Angelica brings 17 years of clinical experience supporting adults through life transitions, emotional challenges, and relationship concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential LCSW and practices in Florida; license reference FL LCSW SW21585.

Does she offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

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

How are fees structured for therapy with her?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English