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Adriane Villanueva

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I'm a licensed therapist dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space for you to explore your story and find healing. I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, one where you are met with empathy, curiosity, and the tools to move toward lasting change. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship struggles, or past trauma, I’m here to support you. My approach integrates evidence-based practices with a deep respect for your unique lived experience. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of self. I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety and depression, trauma recovery, self-worth, and identity. My style is warm, relational, and grounded in the belief that we are all wired for connection and resilience. If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is relational, compassionate, and client-centered. I believe that healing happens within the safety of a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship. I meet each client where they are, honoring their unique story, background, and pace of growth.

I draw from evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness-based therapy, while integrating trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and holistic practices that support the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re working through anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, or trauma, I view therapy as a collaborative space where we explore patterns, deepen self-understanding, and build practical tools for lasting change. I work from a strengths-based lens, always seeking to empower you—not “fix” you because I believe you already hold the inner wisdom needed for your healing. My role is to help you reconnect with that part of yourself.

What you can expect from me

Clients often leave sessions with greater clarity, emotional relief, and a deeper understanding of themselves. You can expect to gain:

  • Practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm
  • Greater self-awareness around your thoughts, behaviors, and relationship patterns
  • A safe, nonjudgmental space to process your emotions and life experiences
  • Support in healing past wounds and breaking cycles that no longer serve you
  • Empowerment to make aligned choices that reflect your values and goals
  • Improved communication and boundary-setting skills
  • A renewed sense of hope, resilience, and self-worth

Each session is tailored to meet you where you are—with compassion, honesty, and a collaborative spirit. My goal is for you to feel seen, supported, and steadily moving toward the life you desire.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Pillar College
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English