Aniela LaTraverse

Aniela LaTraverse is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with ten years of experience. She helps people facing grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Her work also covers caregiver stress and hospice and end-of-life counseling when people need support during difficult transitions.

She offers a calm, client-centered approach. Sessions are warm and reflective, and she treats people with respect and compassion. Aniela avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on what each person needs in the moment.

Her methods combine practical tools and deeper exploration. She uses elements of psychodynamic therapy to look at patterns from the past. She brings in motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and trauma-focused work when emotional regulation or trauma recovery is a priority.

In a typical session she listens closely, helps clarify goals, and suggests small, doable steps. She also supports people who are navigating the mental health system and need help coordinating care. The plan always adjusts to the person's pace and priorities.

Aniela is experienced working with a wide range of concerns, including addiction, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, mood disorders, and multicultural issues. She aims to create a practical path forward so people can feel steadier and more able to manage daily life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding your goals and experiences. The therapist listens without judgment and helps you set clear, personal objectives for change. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with stress, mood disorders, and coping during crises. Motivational interviewing helps people uncover their own motivation to change, useful for addictions, career shifts, or health-related decisions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals, and preferences and suggest a mix of methods that fit. This is a collaborative process, and the plan can shift as goals change.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from a quieter place without needing to travel, or choose a session style that uses less bandwidth if internet speed is an issue. Overall, online work aims to make therapy practical and easier to keep up with while addressing grief, trauma, caregiver strain, and life transitions.