Aniela LaTraverse

Aniela LaTraverse is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with anger, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. Her tone is warm and respectful and she aims to treat people without stigmatizing labels.

Aniela draws on ten years of clinical experience to help people navigate hard moments. She listens closely and builds a plan with each person rather than offering a one-size-fits-all fix. Conversations are practical and aimed at making daily life feel more manageable.

Her approach is grounded in client-centered work and guided by psychodynamic ideas to understand long-standing patterns. She also uses elements of Motivational Interviewing to support people making difficult changes and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense feelings. Trauma-focused methods are included when past events are getting in the way of current functioning.

Aniela can help people who need support around grief, caregiving stress, addiction, mood disorders, ADHD, LGBT concerns, and many other issues. She also assists clients in learning how to access and navigate mental health services when systems feel confusing.

Sessions emphasize collaboration, respect, and concrete skills you can use between appointments. If someone feels stuck or overwhelmed, she works with them to set small goals and track progress over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard and guides sessions toward goals they choose, which is useful for concerns like anger, grief, or life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be practiced between sessions and are often helpful for managing anger, stress, and mood instability.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change. It helps people resolve mixed feelings and build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or trying a new coping strategy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to emphasize. That decision is made together and can be adjusted over time.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people work on skills between sessions and bring real-life situations to the conversation for immediate coaching.