- Trauma-informed care
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Focus on codependency
About Ingrid
Ingrid Vicencio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. She brings seven years of professional experience supporting people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. Ingrid speaks both English and Spanish and aims to make first steps into therapy feel manageable and clear.
She focuses on creating a calm space where clients can speak openly about hard things. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. She works with people coping with trauma and abuse, eating and food-related concerns, grief, anger, and addictions. Codependency and attachment-related difficulties are also part of her focus areas.
Ingrid uses a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for emotion regulation. EMDR and narrative techniques are used when trauma or painful memories are central to the work. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make lasting changes.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while staying responsive to each person’s pace. Ingrid helps clients set small, clear steps for change and checks in about progress. She also addresses related concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, immigration issues, and life purpose when they come up.
To begin, visitors follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged according to therapist availability and the subscription plan, which can be canceled at any time.
Approaches that guide online work and healing
Ingrid commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of daily life. CBT sessions often include clear exercises and homework to try new responses between meetings.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. DBT techniques can be useful for managing intense feelings and improving day-to-day functioning.
EMDR and narrative tools are sometimes used when past events or painful memories are central. These methods focus on processing difficult experiences and reshaping the story someone tells about what happened.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about problems, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on how well the work is helping.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, shortening travel time, and keeping appointments during work breaks. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available, and video allows face-to-face conversation when preferred. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets, DBT skills coaching, and trauma processing to an online setting to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and compassionate with an emphasis on open conversation and small, achievable steps toward goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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