Angelica Ventresca, LCSW

Florida LCSW focused on growth and resilience

Compassionate evidence-based care
Support for life transitions
Skills for lasting change

About Angelica Ventresca

Angelica Ventresca is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with more than 17 years of experience supporting adults through life s challenges. She integrates compassion, mindfulness, and evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into a flexible, person-centered approach that honors each client s unique path.

She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, social anxiety, and major life transitions, and offers focused support for issues like parenting, self-esteem, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, career and workplace challenges, and caregiver stress. Angelica also assists clients dealing with abandonment and attachment issues, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Angelica has a particular interest in helping clients strengthen communication skills, build self-compassion, and regain balance during times of change. She brings substantial experience working with couples, adults, and caregivers, and can incorporate faith-based support for clients who desire it.

Her work is collaborative and practical, emphasizing mindful strategies and tools that promote resilience, clearer relationships, and purposeful growth. Clients can expect a thoughtful, respectful space to reflect, practice new skills, and pursue meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Angelica Ventresca have?

Angelica Ventresca has 17 years of experience providing therapeutic support to adults, couples, and caregivers.

Is Angelica Ventresca a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details are FL LCSW SW21585.

In which languages does Angelica Ventresca provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Angelica Ventresca located?

Angelica is located in Florida.

How can I work with Angelica Ventresca as my therapist?

You can work with Angelica Ventresca through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Angelica Ventresca work with international clients?

Angelica Ventresca does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Angelica Ventresca cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client s own goals and values guide the work. This approach helps people clarify their priorities, build self-compassion, and strengthen personal agency during transitions or emotional distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related concerns to develop more effective coping strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance practices that reduce reactivity and enhance emotional regulation. Mindfulness can support people managing chronic stress, rumination, or relationship-related triggers.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Angelica collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy delivers these approaches through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. Working remotely allows licensed professionals to provide consistent support from different locations, making it easier to maintain momentum toward personal and relational goals.

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