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Starla Southward

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Cigna

Specializes in

Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Depression, Grief, Loss, and Stress

Great to meet you!

I am a bilingual therapist with over 6 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults and parents. I offer support with life adjustments, grief, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I also assist individuals dealing with relational conflict and work with adults managing chronic health challenges.

A bit about my approach to therapy

No matter what you are going through, seeking help is a courageous and powerful choice. I would be honored to come alongside you in your journey to reach your wellness goals. I use a wide variety of treatment approaches depending on what feels right to each client.

What you can expect from our first session

Wherever you find yourself, whether it’s living with immense loss, reliving something unimaginable, stuck in a cycle of numbness and indifference, or just feeling stuck, my hope is to offer you tools and support to reach new levels of healing, purpose, and freedom.


Starla's style is

Empowering
Solution-oriented
Inquisitive

Insurance carriers Starla accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna

More about Starla

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Illinois State University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English and Spanish
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Identity Issues
Modalities: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Strength-Based