- Client-centered care
- DBT skills and use
- Motivational interviewing
About Aniela
Aniela LaTraverse is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 10 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with anger along with related concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship stress. She helps people who are trying to manage frustration at work, resentment in close relationships, and the strain of caregiving or major life changes.
Her approach centers on listening closely and responding to what each person says is most important. She uses client-centered methods to focus on the person's goals and priorities. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time and on motivational interviewing to help clarify motivation for change.
In sessions she talks through practical steps alongside deeper reflection. That can mean practicing coping skills for strong emotions, reviewing how past experiences shape current reactions, and setting manageable goals for behavior changes. She also helps clients navigate the mental health system when additional supports are needed.
Aniela avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns from grief and parenting stress to addictions and mood disorders. She aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on what the client wants to accomplish.
People who choose her often want a mix of practical skills and understanding where their anger comes from. She combines brief skills practice with conversations about underlying patterns. That blend is intended to make daily life more manageable while also addressing longer-standing issues.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on what the client wants to change and on clear, respectful listening. Online sessions using this approach tend to prioritize immediate goals, practical coping steps, and regular check-ins to track progress.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. In an online setting these skills can be taught, practiced in session, and assigned as brief exercises between meetings to help manage intense feelings like anger.
Motivational Interviewing helps people sort through their mixed feelings about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to clarify values and strengths, which can make deciding on next steps feel less overwhelming when handled remotely.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to figure out which methods fit best given their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining skill practice, deeper reflection, and planning for small steps forward.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use a quieter setting or less bandwidth when required. These practical benefits can help therapy slot into everyday life alongside other responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with anger connected to relationships, work stress, caregiving strain, and wider mood or trauma issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and reflective, combining practical skills with attention to personal history and motivation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Massachusetts and holds the MA LICSW credential.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.