- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Aniela
Aniela LaTraverse is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, grief, and the fallout from trauma. She approaches sessions with warmth and respect and aims to reduce the stigma people may feel about seeking help. Her style is reflective and centered on the person in front of her.
With a decade of clinical experience in Massachusetts, she has worked with people facing mood disorders, major mental illness, addiction, and life changes such as career shifts and caregiving stress.
Background and approach
She also supports those coping with postpartum depression, multicultural challenges, and issues related to sexual orientation. She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. That includes client-centered work that follows the client's pace and priorities, psychodynamic ideas that look at patterns from the past, and motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change.
In sessions she aims to make practical plans with clear steps. That can mean building coping skills for anxiety, talking through grief, or creating strategies for parenting stress. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on what helps someone move forward.
People who choose her can expect collaborative goal-setting and adjustments over time. She also helps clients navigate the mental health system when they need referrals or coordinated care. The overall goal is steadier day-to-day functioning and a clearer path for the next steps.
What Aniela works with
Everything Aniela lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Aniela helps people with.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Aniela lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that fit parenting and life stress
Client-centered therapy focuses on following the client's lead and building a trusting working relationship. It helps people talk through immediate concerns, clarify goals, and make plans that feel manageable in daily life.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It can be useful for people dealing with intense stress, anger, or relationship and parenting strain.
Motivational Interviewing is a short-term conversational style that helps people find personal motivation to change habits or try new strategies. It works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods over time as progress and circumstances change.
Online therapy offers practical options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for full conversations and nonverbal cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Aniela
What kinds of concerns are addressed in sessions?
She works with a wide range of problems including trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting challenges, grief, and stress related to caregiving and career change.
What is the overall therapy style like?
The approach is client-centered, warm, and reflective. Sessions typically focus on listening, clarifying goals, and building practical steps to manage symptoms and daily challenges.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 10 years of experience working in clinical settings across a range of mental health concerns and care coordination tasks.
What are the credentials and location?
She holds an MA and is a LICSW practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are used for sessions and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what best fits the client's needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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