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Aritcela Vega

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I earned my Marriage Family Therapist degree from California State Dominguez Hills where I focused on how our past experiences shape our present life. Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to continuous learning so I can offer you the best support possible.

How I Can Help

I specialize in helping people navigate life’s more difficult chapters. My primary focus areas include: Anxiety & Stress, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions and Self-Esteem.

What to Expect

In our sessions, you won't find a "blank wall" therapist. You’ll find a real person who listens with empathy, offers gentle nudges when needed, and celebrates your wins with you. I believe that therapy is a journey we take together, and I am honored to walk beside you.

My approach to therapy

My Style

  • Person-Centered: You are the expert on your own life.
  • Strengths-Based: We focus on what’s working, not just what’s "broken."
  • Integrative: I blend different tools to fit your unique personality.
  • Compassionate: Expect a space free of judgment and full of curiosity.My Focus Areas While I work with a variety of concerns, I am particularly passionate about:
    • Mindfulness & Grounding: Helping you stay present when life feels overwhelming.
    • Attachment Work: Understanding how your early years impact your current relationships.
    • Emotional Regulation: Learning how to sit with big feelings without being swept away by them.

What you can expect from me

Walking into a first session can feel a little nerve-wracking, so I make it my priority to ensure you feel welcomed, heard, and at ease from the moment we meet. I like to work on: Sharing Your Story, Hopes for Therapy and building a bond.

  • Outcomes of Session One By the end of our first hour together, my goal is for you to leave with: A sense of relief from finally putting your feelings into words.A clear understanding of how we will work together to reach your goals.A glimmer of hope that things can, and will, feel better.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California State University, Dominguez Hills
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Gestalt, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Art Therapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Multi-Systemic (MST), Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Jungian, Strength-Based, Structural Family, Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Bowen Family Systems, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish